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Internet Based Testing WorkKeys Assessments NC Career Readiness Certificate

Internet Based Testing WorkKeys Assessments NC Career Readiness Certificate. Rena Ferraro Wake Technical Community College. Validus - ACT. VTC – Virtual Test Center WorkKeys Assessments Internet Based Testing Required Training Helpful Tips. Benefits. Instant Scores/Feedback

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Internet Based Testing WorkKeys Assessments NC Career Readiness Certificate

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  1. Internet Based TestingWorkKeys AssessmentsNC Career Readiness Certificate Rena Ferraro Wake Technical Community College

  2. Validus- ACT VTC – Virtual Test Center WorkKeys Assessments Internet Based Testing Required Training Helpful Tips

  3. Benefits • Instant Scores/Feedback • Exception – Business Writing • Paperless • Reports • Day After • Month End • Invoice Reconciliation • Email address – instant feedback from ACT; information to setup MyWorkKeys account

  4. Drawbacks • Server issues – Re-launching tests within 1 hour • Computer malfunctions • Most but not all assessments are available via the Internet • Need to remember Business Writing • Note: Wake Tech has used online Internet almost exclusively since 2009 and we have only rarely encountered issues • It is our preferred testing method

  5. Required Training • http://www.act.org/workkeys/reference/training/User ID: Admin • Password: Training

  6. Setting up Accounts • Setting up individual accounts • First Name • Last Name • Examinee ID (should be SSN) – can create and override • Username • Password • Setting up with Batch Load

  7. Example of Flow at WTCC • Online Reservation System • Upload information into VTC • Download information • Upload into NC CRC Database • We had stopped the bulk upload due to RegiSTAR National # • Since RegiSTAR is no longer available, should be able to do bulk uploads • Print certificates

  8. Wake Tech • Online Reservation System • Important information for test takers • Email confirmation • Email reminders • Ease with setting up accounts

  9. Practical Example • WTCC – CRC Student – Online Reservation System • Eagles’ Nest • VTC • Reports • Day After • Month End • Invoice Reconciliation • Upload into NC CRC Database

  10. Helpful Tips • Plan for some computers to not work properly • Internet connection • Power cords • Surge Protectors • IT • Refreshing the computers • Setup the room well in advance • Have supplies available – scrap paper, basic calculators, WorkKeys Math formula sheets • Printer/Enough Paper

  11. Helpful Tips • Sign-In sheet – Program/Employer • Cell phones – if you can have a locker system, that’s great • Photo IDs & SSNs • Reminder system for Business Writing results • 1-800-Work-Key(s)

  12. Helpful Tips – Test Takers • Launching the Tests – starts with a tutorial – each time • 2 sample questions • Except for Business Writing • Timer • Time Management – especially Locating Information • Site needs to be refreshed after each test

  13. Questions • Rena Ferraro • rmferraro@waketech.edu • 919-532-5697

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