Just as students have different learning styles, I'm sure there are also different testing styles.  I think students should be given an option to take a computer-based test or paper and pencil test if we want them to succeed.
 
Ranee Cervania
Community College of Denver

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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of Vivian Copsey
Sent: Tue 10/20/2009 8:30 AM
To: The Assessment Discussion List
Subject: [Assessment 2225] Re: FW: [Technology 2386] The *new* GED & Tech


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/) 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).  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
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	www.valrc.org
	www.GEDVA.com <http://www.gedva.com/> 
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