Monday, May 21, 2012

Computer-Based Testing is around the corner

More and more of our GED students are computer savvy.  Many have grown up with computers and feel comfortable with them.  The GED Testing Service which oversees all GED testing in the United States, Canada and other international testing sites is moving away from the old paper and pencil test to having their tests done on the computer.  This is in an effort to reach more students and make testing possible for many students who would otherwise not obtain their GED for various reasons.  By offering the GED tests on computers, students will be able to get in and test faster and at more convenient times for themselves.

We anticipate that by 2013 we will be using computers for GED tests.  This is why we at RCC are moving our testing to computers as well.  We are looking to stay ahead of the curve and have our students ready for GED computer-based testing when the moment comes.  In the last year we have introduced pre-GED testing on computers and then we went online with our assessment tool TABE.  These steps have been done to bring faster and more reliable results, and to help students feel more comfortable testing on computers.


Monday, May 14, 2012

GED Graduates are now Associate graduates.

This last week our curriculum students participated in their graduation ceremony.  Two of our former GED students participated in that graduation.  Both graduated with honors and belonged to the PTK honors association.  Congrats to them.

Today is our GED and AHS graduation ceremony!  Congrats to all of our grads.  You all did so good!