The NAEP Technological Literacy Framework and Test Item Specifications for 2012 are being developed under a contract with the National Assessment Governing Board (the Governing Board).
Upcoming Outreach Events:
January 28, 2010 – The National Assessment Governing Board has canceled the public hearing to obtain comment on the draft Technological Literacy assessment framework for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), originally scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2010. Public and private parties and organizations are still invited to present written testimony that will guide the development of a new NAEP Technological Literacy assessment. For more information, please see www.nagb.org/newsroom/release/release-012510.htm.
Framework Draft:
***Update***The 2012 NAEP Technological Literacy Framework draft is now available for public review. Please go to the bottom of the Outreach section of the website to download a copy of the 11/04/09 discussion draft, or download it directly here. The Framework is still in the development phase. Comments and suggestions are being accepted through January 31, 2010 using the online feedback survey. The National Assessment Governing Board is scheduled to take action on the recommended framework in March 2010. In addition to feedback on the framework as a whole, the project would like specific input on a title for the assessment. It has been suggested that “Technological Literacy” may not appropriately represent the contents of this framework. The Governing Board will be considering a title change and welcomes any alternative suggestions.
Project Lead:
WestEd, a national educational research and development organization with extensive experience in science, mathematics, and technology education and a national leader in assessment development.
Project Assistance:
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), the professional association for the state commissioners of education.
Development Process:
The process for developing the framework and specifications is comprehensive, inclusive, and deliberative, drawing on broad perspectives and expertise. A Steering Committee and a Planning Committee will together develop the framework and specification for final approval by the Governing Board.
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The Steering Committee (25 members) will draw upon members’ widespread perspectives and expertise to set forth the policy and priorities to be represented in the framework. Members are experts in educational technology and technology education, and include: scientists, engineers, employers, policymakers, and members of the public.
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The Planning Committee (25 members) will have the primary responsibility for developing the framework and specifications, following the guidelines set forth by the Steering Committee. Members include technological literacy educators, educational technology experts, assessment experts, scientists, engineers, and teachers from public and private schools.
In addition, hundreds of people—technological literacy educators, scientists, engineers, school administrators, representatives of professional associations, business and industry representatives, and the general public—will participate in hearings and/or write critical reviews of the framework document.
Four Collaborating Organizations:
The following organizations will also support the
development process:
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The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) will ensure that the broad technology education field is well represented and that the products reflect the best available knowledge from the field.
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The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) will ensure the involvement of teachers and engineers concerned with education about technologies of the human-designed world.
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The Partnership
for 21st Century Skills (P21) will connect the project
to its business and state members for input and feedback.
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The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) will work with state educational technology
directors and policymakers in educational organizations to provide
information on how educational technology supports teaching and learning.
