ComputerPREP Introduces AssessPREP Assessment Tool; New Tool Provides Advanced Classroom-Based Assessments for A+ and Other Certifications.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2002 ComputerPREP, a subsidiary of ProsoftTraining (Nasdaq:POSO), today announced the availability of AssessPREP, a technology-based assessment and certification preparation tool. This new tool allows instructors to use assessment in a variety of ways to enhance the learning experience. AssessPREP for A+ certification See CompTIA. is now available through ComputerPREP. Soon AssessPREP will be available for many popular titles including MOUS See Microsoft certification. , Network+ and CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) A program of certification from Prosoft Learning Corporation for professionals specializing in Internet technologies. CIW instructor-led training is offered by authorized training organizations and academic institutions. . AssessPREP is a feature-rich assessment tool that goes far beyond simple question-and-answer assessment products. AssessPREP is designed for the classroom so instructors can integrate assessment into the learning experience. With AssessPREP, instructors can: -- Deliver a course pre-test to evaluate their students' aptitudes and tailor the course to their needs, -- Deliver daily quizzes to gauge comprehension and progress, -- Provide students with personal study plans based on their performance, -- Deliver the course final exam, and -- Allow students to practice for certification exams in a simulated certification testing environment. AssessPREP increases instructor productivity by reducing course preparation time, eliminating quiz and exam scoring, and providing an individual study plan for each student. AssessPREP is a classroom technology tool that makes instructors' job easier, allowing them more time to focus on students and teaching. AssessPREP is part of ComputerPREP's blended learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used focus called Integrated Education The Integrated Education movement in Northern Ireland is an attempt to bring together children, parents and teachers from both Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, the aim being to provide a balanced education, while allowing the opportunity to understand and respect all Solutions (IES). IES helps educators efficiently and effectively teach technology by combining in-class materials and e-learning. ComputerPREP combines instructor-led courseware, computer-based assessment, e-learning, multimedia components, and practice exams for truly effective 21st-century learning. "ComputerPREP's mission is to blend 21st-century technology with proven best practices for instruction," said Jerry Baird, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Prosoft. "Despite significant advances in self-paced e-learning, many students still need an instructor to help them master a new set of skills. Tools like AssessPREP, when integrated with superior instructor-led materials, allow instructors to increase the quality of the learning experience and their own productivity at the same time." About ComputerPREP ComputerPREP, a division of ProsoftTraining (Nasdaq:POSO), distributes an extensive library of job-role and vendor-specific IT curriculum, including instructor-led, computer-based, Web-based and self-study formats to colleges, commercial training centers, corporations and individuals. ComputerPREP is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Official CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster See CIW. ) curriculum to support CIW job-role certification for Internet technologies. ComputerPREP also distributes convergent technology curriculum to support the TIA (1) (Telecommunications Industry Association, Arlington, VA, www.tiaonline.org) A membership organization founded in 1988 that sets telecommunications standards worldwide. It was originally an EIA working group that was spun off and merged with the U.S. (TM) (Telecommunications Industry Association See TIA. (body, standard) Telecommunications Industry Association - (TIA) An association that sets standards for communications cabling. Cables that TIA set standards for include: EIA/TIA-568A and EIA/TIA-568B category three, four and five cable. )-sponsored CCNT CCNT Constellation Communication and Navigation Transceiver (R) (Certified See certification. in Convergent Network Technologies) vendor-neutral certificate. To find out more about ComputerPREP curriculum, visit www.ComputerPREP.com. About ProsoftTraining ProsoftTraining (Nasdaq:POSO) offers IT curriculum and certification to help individuals develop and validate critical information technology (IT) workforce skills. Prosoft creates and distributes a complete library of classroom, e-learning and self-study courses. Prosoft distributes its content through its ComputerPREP division to individuals, schools, colleges, commercial training centers and corporations around the world. Prosoft owns the CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) job-role certification for Internet technologies and the CCNT (Certified in Convergent Network Technologies) vendor-neutral certificate for telecommunications. To find out more, visit www.ProsoftTraining.com, and www.CIWcertified.com. |
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