TestOut Elevation Summit 2022
Session Recordings

Opening Remarks

Noel Vallejo

Welcome to TestOut Elevation Summit 2022! TestOut CEO and founder, Noel Vallejo and his wife Carrie, welcome viewers to the 2022 Elevation Summit, a virtual education week. The purpose of the summit is to help instructors collaborate with each other, learn from educators all around the country, learn best practices for using TestOut courseware, and even earn CEU credits for attending Professional Development courses.

 

Helping Students Succeed Using TestOut IT Courses

John Diaz & Laurie Seeder

Join us for a panel discussion with a college professor, a high school educator, and a TestOut developer. Learn best practices for helping students be successful in the classroom and how to better prepare students for the workplace. You’ll also learn ways to help increase certification pass rates using TestOut courseware.

Why You Should Consider Building a Scholastic Esports Program at Your School (Even If You Know Nothing About Gaming)

Audra Yocom

Join us for a presentation to learn more about "Scholastic Esports" and how it is key to where CS/IT come into play. Learn how Audra got started in the program, how you can get started with your own program, and how this is successfully helping students find their place.

MOS Certification – Different Classrooms, Different Teachers, Same Successful Result

Deborah Crenshaw, Jan Imhoff & Meghan Burgin

Join us for a panel discussion between three amazing teachers and two of TestOut’s key developers. Together they will discuss their different experiences with using TestOut to successfully prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Come and learn some tips and best practices from a group of seasoned professionals.

The Why of Cybersecurity Certification

Joseph Marnell

Staying ahead of the ever-changing dynamics of Cybersecurity is challenging. Learn from Dr. Joseph Marnell as he shares the importance of building a cybersecurity program and why it's essential to help students earn certifications along the way. You'll hear success stories from his students of how they are successfully implementing what they learn into the workplace and even discovering and neutralizing a cybersecurity threat!

Product Showcase - TestOut Pro Certified: Microsoft Word

Michael Olsen

This informative webinar is for educators who want an easier, more effective, more engaging way to teach basic to advanced Microsoft Word and help students improve their pass rates on MOS certification exams. No matter your experience level, this all-in-one course comes with rich resources that will help you feel confident to teach sophisticated Word tools such as mail merge, automatic indexes, macros, custom styles and themes.

My Password Is Password - Improving Cyber Hygiene

Eli Cochran

How is your cyber hygiene? Cyber hygiene is the practices and steps that computer users take to maintain system health and improve online security. Join us for an engaging session where Eli discusses the increasing cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and steps you can take to be more cyber safe.

TestOut Product Showcase - Digital Literacy Pro

Johnny Carrera

Do you struggle with a great way to hook students into learning about technology? Up until now, there’s a big gap between available learning resources that can give your students foundational knowledge and exploration opportunities in a simple, engaging, and positive way.

Keeping Today's Generation Engaged With Hands-on Activities

Brandon Grace

Have you ever struggled with getting students interested in what you’re teaching? Join us for a dynamic session on unique activities to keep today’s students engaged in the learning process and learn ways to propel their momentum forward.

Product Roadmap Showcase - TestOut's IT Course Product Line

Craig Jenkins

Take a look at what’s ahead with a great discussion featuring TestOut’s IT Course Production Manager, Craig Jenkins. He’ll give you an insider’s look at our 2022 course lineup with sneak peeks at some upcoming courses, including Hybrid Server Pro. He’s excited to debut some of the new LabSim features he's been working on that will make your students’ lab experiences far better. Plus, he may have a surprise or two up his sleeve.

Corrections Officer to Classroom Teacher: How to Measure Gains and Utilize Resources in Your Goal Journey

Kelly O'Dell

Join us for an inspiring session with Kelly O’Dell, who transitioned from law enforcement to teaching. Her unique background provides her with perspective on how to capitalize on strengths over weaknesses. Due to limited resources available at her school, she has found creative ways to teach IT concepts and even uses outdoor activities to strengthen students’ confidence.