The document discusses technology and student assessment. It makes three key points: 1. Technology has long played a role in assessment, becoming widespread in the 1970s with optical marker readers and now allowing for adaptive online testing. 2. Technology facilitates more formative assessment through tools like homework, pop quizzes, and standardized tests, allowing educators to gather more frequent feedback. 3. Assessment has several components, including IQ and personality tests, practical simulations, assignments, interviews, and fact-finding exercises. These components are used to evaluate qualities needed for different positions.