Amazing how young adults and kids today pick up on new technological concepts and ideas so quickly.
However, many young students we teach are not as savvy. Many who did not have ready access to computers often find they understand little more than surfing the web and sending a simply email without attachments.
Therefore, when I encounter students in the classroom I am quick not to assume anything. I ask if they understand or know how to achieve certain tasks. Some think they know more than they do?
Is there a tool the schools use or can use to assess students' technological abilities and to relay such to us? It should be a simply tool that allows us to understand what technologies students are comfortable with. If there is not one, does anyone have any suggestions?