Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy: Integration and Assessment in Higher Education

Abstract

Despite coming of age with the Internet and other technology, many college students lack the information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills—--locating, evaluating, and communicating information—--necessary to navigate and use the overabundance of information available today. This paper presents a study of the validity of a simulations-based assessment of ICT literacy skills. Our overall goals for the assessment are to support ICT literacy instructional initiatives at colleges and universities.

Keywords

• Information Literacy
• higher education
• Psychometrics
• Instructional Initiatives
• Validity
• ICT Literacy