Technology and Assessment. In Brief No.
Technology applies in principle to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Within this matrix, technology is a springboard from which career-technical assessment can leap into the future. We discuss the evolution of assessment and then present computerized assessments and simulations. He argues that context is crucial for test designers because competence is situational and its essence is analysis of the situation and its shifts. His profile aids in developing assessments that are authentic and suggests roles for technology in assessment. A hypothetical example is a simulation for automotive technicians that begins with a customer complaint and proceeds through diagnosis, repair, and testing.