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Computer skills evaluation tool by Labyrinth.  Could be used to help determine students' initial computer literacy and to track progress throughout the year.

2003 article that summarizes trends in research on computer-based testing, how results compared to paper assessments and the role that computer-familiarity has played.

August 2005 report that evaluates 8th grade writing assessment (& math) completed on paper vs. online; major findings include: students with stronger computer skills performed better on the online assessment than students who lacked computer skills

Compilation of websites for practicing mouse, keyboarding and navigation skills.

October 2012 article that discusses the technology school districts might need for Smarter Balanced and PARCC; test designers might require tablets for some portions of assessments; addresses potential issues with tablets and possible solutions (i.e. requiring external keyboard and mouse).

While parts of this diverge from the focus of our SIG, it's really interesting and worth the read. In the tablet vs. computer section, it does discuss potential struggles for test-takers depending on the device. Depending on which one ends up being required (or if both are required), students might need to develop different sets of skills (or two sets of skills).

Limited study from November 2008 that compares game-like online assessments vs. traditional paper assessments vs. online assessments with more traditional questions.  Study is from Taiwan, focuses on 5th grade biology.

You might have to login to your MSU account in order to gain access. I know it's not very relevant to our SIG, but I thought it was interesting - it definitely makes you think that, in many ways, Smarter Balanced and PARCC are not THAT innovative.