Fw: [COABE-Region2] Info from GED Testing Service to Questions Aboutthe Test on Computer

[Kim Rossman]

Thought this information about the upcoming test might be useful.

 

Happy 4th!

 

Kim

 

 

From: CT Turner

Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 10:06 AM

To: coabe-...@lists.literacytent.org ; coabe-...@lists.literacytent.org

Subject: [COABE-Region2] Info from GED Testing Service to Questions Aboutthe Test on Computer

 

Dear COABE friends... I wanted to quickly chime in and clarify a few points that may still be confusing to some about changes to the GED testing program — specifically about the test on computer. I’ve quickly listed a few items below that I think may be helpful to most:

• The GED test on computer — now offered in 17 states — and the new 2014 GED test is indeed NOT online. Whether adults take the test on computer or on paper, they must take it in person at an official testing center. We have a public campaign just around this issue, and online fraud, that has resulted in hundreds of news stories, and a segment on The Today Show. This is an important issue that I’ve personally been working on for the 4+ years I’ve been with GED Testing Service. We encourage you to help spread the word. You can direct people to www.GEDtestingservice.com/fraud where they can find information and report potential scams/fraud.
  

• The GED test does not require a live internet connection at the time of test. This was very important when we considered the move to computer-based testing, to have solutions to better serve rural populations and correctional facilities.
  

• Moving to computer-based testing was not driven by a GED Testing Service whim. This move is being driven by society and the workforce. Basic technology is considered a component of basic literacy by DOE, and is increasingly becoming a necessity in the workplace (from administrative jobs to stock clerks to health care settings). Adult learners need to have basic technology skills in order to be successful in jobs. In fact, jobs with the 10 largest U.S. employers: Walmart, IBM, UPS, McDonald’s, Target, Kroger, etc. will start with an online job application. And, many certificate and credentialing programs GED grads will use next for jobs (Pharmacy Tech, college entrance exams, etc.) will be delivered on computer. Experts say that in the next 10 years, more new technology will be introduced into the world that in the last 50 years combined.
  

• I encourage everyone to get information from the source, so you can ensure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information. Anyone can sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter “The Community” at GEDtestingservice.com, this source also is used to send major updated and announcements (like when the corrections solutions are soon to be released) or sign up for the “Assessment Alerts” at www.GEDtestingservice.com/assessment. The alerts tell you when new or updated information is assed to the site about the new 2014 GED test (like when the item sampler is released next month, or when the Assessment Guide for Educators was released this spring).
  

CT Turner
Director, Public Affairs & Government Relations
GED® Testing Service
1155 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC  20036
Phone: (202) 471-2228
Email: wlmailhtml:CT.T...@GEDtestingservice.com 
Website: www.GEDtestingservice.com


 
 

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