Fazilat Siddiq|Perman Gochyyev|Mark Wilson
Learning in Digital Networks – ICT literacy: A novel assessment of students' 21st century skills
University of Oslo|University of California, Berkeley|University of California, Berkeley
present investigation aims fill gaps revealed literature regarding limited access advanced novel assessment instruments measuring students ict literacy particular study outlines adaption development validation learning digital networksict literacy ldnict test ldnict test comprises online performancebased assessment realtime studentstudent collaboration facilitated two different platforms ie googledocs chat test attempts measure students ability handling digital information communicate collaborate problem solving data derived 144 students grade 9 analyzed using item response theory models unidimensional multidimensional rasch models appropriateness models evaluated examining item fit statistics gather validity evidence test investigated differential item functioning individual items correlations constructs eg selfefficacy collective efficacy perceived usefulness academic aspirations results supported hypothesized structure ldnict comprising four dimensions significant differences across gender groups identified support existing research found positive relations selfefficacy academic aspirations socioeconomic background sum results provide evidence reliability validity test refinements future use test discussed