The interactive and performance based Student Tool for Technology Literacy (ST2L) is currently in the stages of creation. The traditional, research based procedures for instrument development are being followed.  The team of developers consists of measurement experts who will build and evaluate items. The advisory group consists of education and technology experts through out the state that will be continually evaluating items during the development process.  The expert review panel has been working closely with the development team to make final revisions and decisions on indicators.

The tool will be able to gage students’ existing level of technology skills. Teachers will be able to use the tool to gather data on students’ current level of technology proficiency. Other applications include using the tool as a pre and post test in combination with classroom experiences to guide students’ technology skill acquisition. The tool will be field tested near the end of the 2005/2006 school year, and it is anticipated to be available for use by all districts some time during the 2006/2007 school year.