Emmanuel Phakula Mandala said:

@Stephen Schneiter This is going to be a very big moment..

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Indeed! can't wait

Stephen Schneiter said:

The CompTIA EMEACon is coming up this month in London October 21-22! I hope to see a lot of CINners at the event! It is going to be a great time!

Are you attending? Let's Sync up!

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Well, if CompTIA would like to fly me to London, I'll even buy a new hat for the occasion...

*crickets*

Thought I'd try.

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Is this streaming anywhere?

this is so nice

Kwabena Fred said:

Happy to be presenting with @Stephen Schneiter. Do not miss this session.

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@Kwabena Fred looking forward to see you presenting

@Stephen Schneiter This is going to be a very big moment..

Mike Huisman said:

I just watched on demand for a second time, still a blank certificate.

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@Mike Huisman I think the issue its not yet resolved.. but it will not refrain you from appearing in the attendance list..

abiodun1991 said:

Watch on demand again

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I just watched on demand for a second time, still a blank certificate.

Happy to be presenting with @Stephen Schneiter. Do not miss this session.

With very little I know, calculating standard deviation

1. Count of Math Scores :
Use the COUNT function to find the total number of math scores.
Example formula: =COUNT(A2:A100) (Assuming your math scores are in column A from rows 2 to 100).

2. Count of Math Scores (n-1):
Simply subtract 1 from the count you calculated.
Example formula: =COUNT(A2:A100) - 1.

3. Mean (x̄):
Use the AVERAGE function to find the mean of the math scores.
Example formula: =AVERAGE(A2:A100).

4. Σ(x - x̄)²:
You will need to calculate the squared differences. In a new column (let's say column B), use the formula:
=(A2 - $C$1)^2 (assuming C1 contains the mean).
Drag this formula down to apply it to all scores.
Then use the SUM function to sum the squared differences.
Example formula: =SUM(B2:B100).

5. Σ(x - x̄)² / (n-1):
Divide the sum of squared differences by n−1n−1.
Example formula: =SUM(B2:B100) / (COUNT(A2:A100) - 1).

6. Square Root of Σ(x - x̄)² / (n-1):
Use the SQRT function to find the square root.
Example formula: =SQRT(SUM(B2:B100) / (COUNT(A2:A100) - 1)).

7. Standard Deviation Function =STDEV.S:
You can use Excel's built-in standard deviation function as a check.
Example formula: =STDEV.S(A2:A100).

Stephen Schneiter said:

Awesome Sauce @precious! It will be great to meet in-person!

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Thanks, @Stephen Schneiter! I’m really looking forward to it as well. See you there!

Mark Anthony Germanos said:

Thank you precious. Everybody needs to step away from the usual bump and grind to nourish the other part of our brains .

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Absolutely! A little creative nourishment goes a long way.

Rick Butler said:

Oh you should not have shared this with me. With my level of snark and twisted sense of humor...I think I'm going to end up abusing this...

Time for "Agent B" to hit the airwaves...

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Haha, I can only imagine what ‘Agent B’ will cook up with this! I’m already looking forward to hearing your twisted masterpieces. Maybe I’ll get inspired and join the ‘snarky airwaves’ with my own tunes! Let's see who can push the boundaries of creativity!

precious said:

I’m really looking forward to EMEACon this year. Your session with Kwabena Fred on certification pathways sounds particularly exciting—there’s so much value in understanding how certifications can intersect with different career progressions. I’ll definitely be attending that one.

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Awesome Sauce @precious! It will be great to meet in-person!

I’m really looking forward to EMEACon this year. Your session with Kwabena Fred on certification pathways sounds particularly exciting—there’s so much value in understanding how certifications can intersect with different career progressions. I’ll definitely be attending that one.

Rick Butler said:

Oh you should not have shared this with me. With my level of snark and twisted sense of humor...I think I'm going to end up abusing this...

Time for "Agent B" to hit the airwaves...

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We'll be looking for your playlist on Monday morning. Good day Rick.

precious said:

This sounds amazing! ? As someone who loves to blend creativity with analysis, Suno seems like the perfect tool for crafting unique tunes tailored to any brand or project. The idea of generating two songs per prompt and being able to fine-tune them with specific genre keywords is a game-changer. I’m definitely excited to try this out—5 prompts a day means endless possibilities for experimenting! Thanks for sharing this innovative way to make music creation more accessible!

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Thank you precious. Everybody needs to step away from the usual bump and grind to nourish the other part of our brains .

Oh you should not have shared this with me. With my level of snark and twisted sense of humor...I think I'm going to end up abusing this...

Time for "Agent B" to hit the airwaves...

/r

Rasheed Koudmani said:

Hello CIN Team,

Firstly, thank you Stephen and Don for a fantastic TTT series. I really enjoyed it.

I finally got my hands on the instructor resources for this new version of Network+ and I was looking at the pacing guide. I'm interested in the 5 day pacing which is what my academy is delivering courses to. I noticed that the 5 day sheet in the pacing guide has you doing 20 hour per day for 5 days I also noted that there were around 160 short labs for the learners to do which aren't part of the pacing. I thought the latest Sec+ (701) planner did a pretty good job of breaking things out into what to do in class and how to pace over 5 days. Does anyone have any recommendation on teaching over 5 days or is there a better planner in the works somewhere ?

Thanks
Rasheed

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I had a similar issue when teaching Network+ on a 5-day schedule. What worked for me was focusing on core labs during class and assigning the rest as homework. For example, in my Security+ course, we covered essential hands-on labs in class and left around 50% for self-study. This helped us stay within the 5-day window without overwhelming the students with too many labs during sessions.

Hopefully, a refined pacing guide comes out, but this approach might help in the meantime!

1. Prioritize Key Topics: Focus on the most critical topics that align with the exam objectives. This will ensure that students grasp the essential concepts needed for the certification
2.Break Down the Content: Similar to the Sec+ (701) planner, break down the content into manageable chunks. Create a detailed daily schedule that includes specific topics, activities, and labs. This will help keep the class on track and ensure that all necessary material is covered
3.Seek Feedback: After each day, gather feedback from your students. This will help you understand what’s working and what needs adjustment. You can then tweak your approach for the remaining days

I think exposing them to one project after another will enhance their hands on skills hence balancing the ecosystem.