Focus Pearson
Shawnna Franz
Many people with disabilities must use a computer keyboard to navigate web pages and interact with content. When keyboard only users tab to interactive elements, there must be a visual indicator showing their keyboard focus in the content. Without this focus being visible some users will not know which element has keyboard focus, so they can interact with it.
As a person with a mobility impairment who finds it difficult to use a mouse
I want a visual indication of where I am when using my keyboard to navigate a website
so that I can easily identify and select the menu item I want to open using the enter key.
As a person with a cognitive impairment who navigates web pages by keyboard,
I want to visually see what button my keyboard is currently on
so that I can make sure I am choosing the right one before I activate it.
As a person with low vision who uses screen magnification software,
I want to visually see which link I have tabbed to
so that I can select the correct link of the page I want to navigate to.
A demo test is a test recommended after a new installation, after any updates or before running a live test if it has been a few months since you last used the software. A demo test will check that the components of the software are working correctly and that you have a connection to and from Pearson.
Test Violation usually occurs when a background application becomes active such as a screensaver or updates. An automatic update or antivirus scan could also cause a Test Violation. It can also occur when the candidate tries to access different areas of the PC outside of the Test Player. If you receive this error message then complete the following steps:
If you feel that the technical issues severely impacted the learners performance you can submit a request for the test to be void. To apply for this you should complete the Online Test void form and return it to onscre...@pearson.com.
Tests will appear up to 96 hours before the scheduled start time. It can take up to 2 hours from the time the booking has been made for the test to appear. You can prepare your tests as soon as they appear.
Once you have recovered the response files they will need to be returned to us via Secure File Transfer (SFT). If you are unsure on how to do this please email onscre...@pearson.com and the team will send you instructions.
If you are unable to book a resit for your learner this will be due to an outstanding result or because the learner has already passed the unit you are trying to book. If the original test was not taken, please ensure your learner has been marked as absent. If a learner is awaiting results you cannot book a resit until it has been issued and is available to view on Edexcel Online.
We strongly recommend that you do not use mandatory profiles. Doing so can cause problems if you are running a number of tests at the same time. We would always recommend that learners are given individual Windows logins/profiles.
The massive education company Pearson has announced the creation of a new direct-to-consumer division, which could bring an increased focus on products directed to families, working adults, and college students, among others.
But a company official noted the backgrounds of new executives within the group, including Ishantha Lokuge, who joined Pearson from Shutterfly last year. He now serves as chief global product officer and co-president for the new direct-to-consumer division.
Lokuge has already helped Pearson reimagine and launch several digital product initiatives. The organization will reveal new details of other direct-to-consumer products and services when it releases its full-year results in March, according to the company.
In its announcement, Pearson said the new direct-to-consumer division will be co-directed by Lokuge and Lynne Frank, who most recently served as president of international marketing and worldwide planning and operations at Warner Bros. She has joined Pearson as chief marketing officer and co-president of direct-to-consumer.
Bird has shown an interest in bringing more direct-to-consumer strategy to Pearson, which, over the past few years has gone through an often difficult process of remaking itself from a media-and-publishing focused company into what it calls an international learning company.
Todd Ernst, Director of Aviation Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, highlights the changes that the operator has made to proactively reduce energy consumption and emissions rather than waiting to comply with international agreements.
The approach that the GTAA has taken to tackle climate change generally falls into two categories: Mitigation and adaptation. Reduced energy consumption has acted as a mitigating factor by reducing emissions. Ensuring that facilities are ready for the expected future effects of climate change is one example of adaptation.
Videh Kumar Jaipuriar has been nominated for his exemplary leadership in managing and navigating Delhi International Airport (DEL) during the COVID-19 pandemic. He led multiple initiatives to ensure business continuity at DEL, which included passenger safety and convenience, stakeholder management, cash conservation, adoption of new technologies, and care for environment and employee safety.
He proactively engaged with the government stakeholders and supported them in safeguarding aviation through strong confidence building measures for travellers, such as developing several indigenous technology solutions like air circulation with six changes per hour and a combination of UV and plasma disinfection systems to provide safest journey experience to their passengers. Under his leadership, DEL has been forefront of implementing safety measures which was later adopted across the country.
Despite lockdown, Jaipuriar ensured that DEL was operational for rescue missions, medical evacuations, and transporting medical essentials to various parts of the country. He further led the Vande Bharat Mission flights of Government of India (a rescue mission to get Indians back to India), as well as rescue flights by other international governments. His outstanding leadership across all areas across the stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem and going beyond the call of duty in managing and navigating this crisis for a national capital airport having national importance makes him the apt choice for the Person of the Year Award.
Adnan Saggaf continues to demonstrate strong leadership skills throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and brought out of the box ideas in attracting traffic and to support his team during this difficult time. With new innovative ideas in balancing cash flow, the facilities were kept maintained and the personal were kept employed.
Saggaf has protected the financial stability of his staff income, ensured valuable cost cutting management, shown excellent performance of crisis management, and exceptional negotiation skills shown with authority regarding agreement restructuring and receivable payments.
To handle the loss of Umrah traffic to the airport, Saggaf chose to attract new airlines, mainly LCCs, to use the terminal with attractive offers and more reliable services. He built a new strategy by diversifying the airport offers. He prepared the facilities by deploying new technology and working on enhancing passenger experience. Saggaf also initiated a capacity building programme for the airside team by drafting SOPS, training and coaching, as well as initiating dedicated workshops to discuss ideas and to deploy new initiatives.
Peter has been instrumental in co-ordinating the preparation and implementation of a COVID-19 response plan for not just MBJ, but to guide the operation of all agencies operating on airport. The aim of this plan was to ensure a safe environment for staff and the travelling public; therefore, this plan was instrumental to establish consumer/travellers/public confidence and provided information and guidelines on the new protocols implemented at the airport.
Peter is well known for his expertise in investigation and aviation security. His co-operation with law enforcement stakeholders has been unrelenting in assuring the security of the airport and stakeholders alike.
While Peter is known as a firm individual that displays the outmost professionalism and integrity, he operates on the basis of equity and fairness in all matters relating to staff, clients, passengers and the general public.
Robson Freitas has developed and led the BH Airport plan for the resumption of airport operations post-COVID-19, as well as being responsible for leading the group of Directors and Managers at the airport, defining the three main pillars of recovery: Health and Safety of People, Institutional and Integrated Communication and Institutional Partners. These central pillars include ensuring hygiene and health and social distances measures for passengers, users, and the airport community, in addition to participating in strategic committees involving the public sectors to comply with regulatory rules. Freitas developed the COVID guardians programme, who were responsible in monitoring and following up on the measures already implemented for COVID-19 and advising users, employees and other people on compliance with distancing, hygiene and health measures recommended by health authorities. He also developed a COVID booklet with information and guidance for the airport community regarding good hygiene and health practices and led the beginning of the publication of a monthly newsletter with passenger curve information, allowing the planning of reopening and rehiring by commercial stores. Freitas also supported the reduction of OPEX by planning the temporary closure of areas, toilets and equipment in common use and internalising some activities.
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