School districts in many states are uncertain of their technological capacity to give Common Core State Standards assessments in 2 years. Issues range from the type of device, to the bandwidth needed, funding available, & trained staff. There is a wide range of school preparedness, from "ready" to "haven't really thought about it". I like the ending quote from Raj Manhas of Washington State who says that, "somestimes when national policies are made, the corresponding resources are not planned for.
We cannot assume that all schools nor students are digitally prepared to take online tests. Can the situation be solved in time? Question is, How do we interpret the results we do get in 2015?
Are You Tech-Ready for the Common Core? Michelle Davis. 10.17.12. Education Week - Digital Directions
http://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2012/10/17/01readiness.h06.html?tkn=YLPF7K7TSIClvFSyB%2FRe%2B%2FqKS0%2BvprDBt72h&cmp=clp-sb-teacher
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