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SmarterMeasure ? What’s that?. Step 3: Complete Pre-Orientation Assessments SmarterMeasure. Shallin Suber. Faculty Advisor Business & Management Instructor Business & Public Services Division. SmarterMeasure. Computer-based P re-orientation assessment
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SmarterMeasure? What’s that? Step 3: Complete Pre-Orientation Assessments SmarterMeasure
ShallinSuber Faculty Advisor Business & Management Instructor Business & Public Services Division
SmarterMeasure • Computer-based • Pre-orientation assessment • Available on any computer with a reliable internet connection • Campus computer labs available, if necessary • Pendleton Campus – PK 140, FP 301 • Anderson Campus – AC 130 • Easley Campus – EC 122
What is SmarterMeasure? • Originally designed to assess student readiness for online learning • Assesses learning readiness, not academic preparation • No right or wrong answers • Learn more about yourself • Results may suggest skills to strengthen
What will be covered? • Life factors • Personal attributes • Learning styles • Technical competency, skills, and knowledge • Reading rate and recall • Typing speed and accuracy
How do I begin? • Click on http://tctc.smartermeasure.com/located in this eTC channel • On SmarterMeasure homepage • First Time User Login • Username:tctcstudent • Password:tctcstudent • On information page, key • First name and last name • TCTC email address: _____@tctc.edu
How long will the assessment take? • 35-40 minutes • Can’t finish all at once? • Click “I need to stop” button • PIN will be sent to email address on file • To continue, log back into http://tctc.smartermeasure.com/ • PIN needed to re-enter the assessment
How will I see my results? • Results available immediately • Remember! This is not a graded assessment! • Advisor will review with you
What if I have technical difficulties? • Links to SmarterMeasure technical support on every page of assessment • Student Support Information and FAQ links in eTC channel • TCTC Service Desk at 864-646-1779 or servicedesk@tctc.edu
What’s next? • Complete SmarterMeasure • Complete COMPASS • Listen to “What I should expect when I take the COMPASS test?” • Take the assessment at a TCTC campus • Sign up for Orientation in Step 4.