I do not think the GED test should be administered using computers. We have 
students who have had poor results when taking the Compass (computerized 
test) prior to entering college. When given the Asset (paper and pencil) 
version of the entrance test, their scores improve dramatically. It is 
difficult for some students to look at a computer for any length of time.

Vivian Copsey
Coordinator Adult Education
Allen Community College
1801 N. Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
620.365.5116 x250



At 07:24 PM 10/19/2009 -0400, you wrote:


>Dear Colleagues,

>

>

>

>Theres been some discussion on the Technology & Distance Learning List (to 

>subscribe, go 

>to: 

><http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/Technology/>http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/Technology/) 

>regarding the new GED Test some of you may be interested in joining in there.

>

>

>

>Im forwarding the post that started that discussion off - I am interested 

>in the questions that Jason asks at the end of his email what do folks 

>think of the questions he poses?

>

>

>

>Should the new test be administered using computers? Should technology be 

>added to the GED as a content area?  Would these changes help GEDTS frame 

>the GED as gateway to college?  Would a more sophisticated GED test leave 

>too many people behind who would otherwise have been able to pass the test?

>

>

>

>Thanks, Im looking forward to reading peoples thoughts on this.

>

>

>

>Marie Cora

>

>Assessment Discussion List Moderator

>

>

>

>

>

>-----Original Message-----

>From: technology-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:technology-bounces at nifl.gov] On 

>Behalf Of Jason Keith Guard/AC/VCU

>Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:42 PM

>To: Technology at nifl.gov

>Subject: [Technology 2386] The *new* GED & Tech

>

>

>

>The GED Testing Service recently announced an apparent change in thinking 

>about the content, purpose, and possibly method of delivery of the GED 

>Test. (See their press release 

>here: 

><http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/news/National_Needs_Alter_Plans_for_GED_5th_Edition_100809.pdf>http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/news/National_Needs_Alter_Plans_for_GED_5th_Edition_100809.pdf). 

>Although roughly 40% percent of high school seniors cannot pass the GED 

>test, the issue of the test's adequacy for certifying the skill levels of 

>high school completers has long been at issue.

>

>The press release describes the new GED as "a new, more comprehensive 

>assessment program."  Two common areas of high school experience not 

>addressed by the GED test are computer and digital literacy.  My questions 

>depends on your interpretation of the GED Testing Service announcement, 

>because some there appears to be a shift taking place regarding the GED. 

>Should the new test be administered using computers? Should technology be 

>added to the GED as a content area?  Would these changes help GEDTS frame 

>the GED as gateway to college?  Would a more sophisticated GED test leave 

>too many people behind who would otherwise have been able to pass the test?

>

>Thanks for your consideration.  I look forward to sharing our respective 

>speculation.

>

>Jason Guard

>GED Specialist

>Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center

>Virginia Commonwealth University

>3600 West Broad Street, Suite 669

>Richmond, VA  23230-4930

>Phone:  1-800-237-0178 or  804-827-2635

>Virginia GED Helpline: 1-877-376-9433

>eLearn Virginia: 1-888-589-9003

>Fax:  804-828-7539

>Email: jkguard at vcu.edu

>Twitter: jkguard

><www.valrc.htm>www.valrc.org

>www.GEDVA.com

><www.elearnva.htm>www.elearnva.com

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