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K12
Getting Started Guide

Thank you for using TestOut courseware materials. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to start using new software or begin a new semester, so we’ve gathered a few resources to help make it a little easier to get started.

 
Getting Started is Easy
Select an option below to get started
Invite Students to a Class (Recommended)

Click Here to create a class link to share with students. Students will create their LabSim account and be automatically enrolled to the class and activated for a license.

Options for Adding Students:

Invite Students to a Class (Recommended)

Create a class link to share with students. Students will create their LabSim account and be automatically enrolled to the class and activated for a license.

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Learning Management System (LMS) integration

Connects to LMS like Canvas, Schoology and Blackboard. Can provide grade return and single sign on. Student accounts and classes are created in this process. 

Steps to set up using an LMS
Request to receive a key and secret for your LMS
Import Students (25+ Students)

Upload many students at once. This option will set up students, classes and add additional instructors.  Activation of licenses is done in an additional step.

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Individual Students (Less than 25 Students)

Instructors who have a few students to add one at a time. You will individually create the students, classes and activate licenses.

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Additional Resources to Help in the Classroom
I have set up my classes, now what?

Each of these resources will help you utilize TestOut courses in the best way to help you and your students.

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Request help for training.

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Learn how to find our PowerPoints, Lesson Plans, mappings, outlines and more to help plan your class.
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Use to set up a schedule for your class.

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Check out a list of our most frequently asked questions.

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Learn about best practices from instructors.

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Learn from past webinars about using our materials.

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Do you have training needs or questions?
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Self-guided
pre-recorded trainings
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Assessments and Reporting

Now that your students are using TestOut materials, here are directions on how to see their progress, create classroom specific exams, and schedule the Pro Certificate exam.

Let other teachers help you


Facebook Instructor Community 

Join and engage with other teachers using our course materials.  Get tips, feedback, helpful hints and brag about how good your class is doing! 


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Posters for your classroom

We have designed many unique posters for your classroom. Download and print off the ones your students will enjoy.


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When you partner with TestOut, you get a whole team of people on your side dedicated to making sure you and your students have a great experience. Each team member is eager to help. Don’t ever hesitate to reach out to any one of us for assistance.

Please send all general questions and concerns, or LabSim maintenance (i.e. moving licenses or deactivating students) to  K12@comptia.org or your account representative.

For other information on pricing, products, training, or account set up, please contact your Account Representative.

Southeast

Travis Wilde   Account Executive New Customers IA, WV, TN, NC, SC, LA, MS ,FL
Tanya Barnes  
Account Executive New Customers NV, ID, WY, SD, NE, OK, AR, IN, GA, DE, VT, ME
Rich Pernai   
Customer Success Manager Current Customers IA, WV, TN, NC, SC, LA, MS, FL, NV, ID, WY, SD, NE, OK, AR, IN, GA, DE, VT, ME

Northeast

Cameron Hall  
Account Executive New Customers MO, KY, AL, NH, MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DC
Maureen Stack  
Account Executive New Customers KS, MN, WI, IL, MI, OH, RI, VA, HI

Mandy Jenkins   Customer Success Manager Current Customers WA, OR, CA, MT, ND, UT, CO, AZ, NM, TX, AK

West

Jared Skelton  
Account Executive New Customers WA, OR, CA, MT, ND, UT, CO, AZ, NM, TX, AK
Jennika Snider  
Customer Success Manager Current Customers MN, WI, IL, KS, MO, MI, OH, KY,
PA, VA, NY, NH, RI, CT, NJ, MD, DC, HI