Note: I’m posting this for some of my team members who are at an offsite conference (and still learning the ins and outs of blogging, which is ironic since this is my first “official” blog post and I didn’t even write it)…
We’re writing to you from sunny Palm Springs, where we’re here attending the 10th annual Association of Test Publishers conference. What is ATP you say? This is the conference where everyone passionate about Testing and Certification, comes together and talks about the latest innovations and the future of testing. We wish you were all here with us, engaging in the thought provoking conversations. But, since you aren’t, we thought we’d provide you with the emerging themes and get your participation virtually.
After the first day of sessions, we’ve seen three main themes emerge:
· Online Testing
· Web 2.0 and Testing
· The Economy and Testing
There’s been discussion, agreement, and disagreement about how these items will evolve the testing industry but we’re curious what your opinion would be if you were here in attendance.
· What creative ways can we use Web 2.0 type interactions in our MCP program? Community development? How do we maintain security of items in a Web 2.0 world?
· What impact do you think Online Testing could have? What requirements would you expect to see coupled with online testing in order to maintain value, security, and integrity of the exams?
· What impact is the Economy having on your decision to get certified?
So, attend the ATP conference vicariously by providing your thoughts, ideas, and comments and we’ll bring the voice of the MCP, back to the testing community.
Shelby Grieve, Stefani Okamoto, and Kristi Svor – MSL Assessments and Certification Exam Development