Hardware: there's no hard and fast rules about what's needed other than headphones for people to hear the audio in the modules. Generally, though, the computer's RAM and CPU should be powerful enough to run Flash files that are 10-15 MB in size. Software - Browser: We recommend Chrome if at all possible. Firefox is second best with bugs once in a while, and Internet Explorer not recommended due to numerous bugs that are not within our control to fix. Software - Flash player installed and enabled. We're in the early stages of converting our modules to HTML5 which will mitigate the need for Flash, but in the meantime Flash player is required. An internet connection is required.

We do not offer an offline version. Who is the target audience for the Northstar Assessments? Paul Public Library created a that includes online resources for most benchmarks. The Library also created four curricula to teach five of the Northstar modules (Apple OS is not available). Go to --the Organization column will say St.

Ge Transformer Connections Manualidades. Paul Public Library. Or go directly to: • • • • Another curricula resource is available.

(technology) is quite comprehensive. There are also Learner Web learning plans that correspond to the assessment modules. Information is available (Learner Web is a proprietary program and requires a fee).

For Sponsoring Agencies How do I proctor the exam? In order to keep the assessments widely available at low cost, most processes are automated. Limited staff resources prevent us from providing individualized training. There is a wealth of training, reporting, marketing, and other resources available on the Admin Page which sponsor agencies can access. We do appreciate bug reports, submitted through the 'Open a Support Ticket' icon on your Admin Page.

We will respond to other questions and needs as resources allow. Can individuals stop in the middle of an assessment, and return later to finish? We discourage use of the assessments with participants who have no previous experience using computers. We recommend instead that you use a paper-based screener. These screeners are provided as a quick and easy way to determine whether low-literacy individuals have a level of computer skills needed to take the Northstar assessments in a meaningful manner. If individuals have very low skills, it is best to provide some instruction prior to having them take the assessments, so they do not become overly frustrated by attempting to complete assessments far above their skill level. There are two versions of the screener for each module, one for large group screening and one for one-to-one screening.

The use of these screeners is not required, but recommended for use with low skills. You can find these screeners on your Admin Page.

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Why are there different URLs for the open site and my organization's customized website? When should I use each of them? Main public page (): This is the public Northstar page, where anyone can assess their computer skills or learn more about the Northstar assessments. You cannot gain a certificate by taking an assessment on this page. Admin page (): This is your administrative page, or agency portal, where you can generate codes for proctored assessments, view proctored results, take the proctor training, print certificates, submit bug requests, and access data and resources related to the assessment. Be sure that you do not allow the computer to save your login info for the Northstar admin page, especially if you are using computers in a public lab.

Your admin page contains confidential learner data. Authorization page (): This is the computer authorization page. When a learner is ready to take a proctored assessment, navigate his/her computer to this page. Site-Specific Northstar Page(digitalliteracyassessment.org/agency/yourcode): This is a page specific to your agency. Learners may take the assessment on this site, and you may view their results, but the assessments on this site are not proctored, and thus not used for certification. Review the proctoring steps anytime by using this link: Go for an expanded version of this FAQ with screenshots. Are there any keyboarding resources we can use?

There is not a Northstar keyboarding module. Individuals can complete a typing test at: • There are a variety of keyboarding education resources available at these sites: • • • • • Is it possible for a sponsor site to change the order of questions in an assessment, or to delete certain questions? Digital Badges (or Open Badges) is a new movement in credentialing.