The Times They Are a-Changin'

Like many of you, I have been involved in technology since the early 1970s. I have taught at the college and university levels, and currently am an adjunct instructor. One of my major concerns has been the bias and racist terminology that still exists within our field. For example, current tech-based textbooks still refer to Master/Slave configurations, or allowing "good" websites by marking them in white lists, while barring "bad" website through black lists. There are many other examples found in our field. Many years ago I started to update my lectures and presentations to reflect inclusiveness by removing biased, racist, and negative concepts. I am interested in working with other instructors in updating how we present technology in today's world. Hopefully, we can also convince textbook publishers to update how they present technology.

Need some Advice

I am the Technology Teacher and Network Admin at Tri-City Christian Academy in North Carolina. I am trying to start teaching the ITF+ course at our school. Honestly, I don't even know where to start... Is there resources available that I can build out lesson plans with? Any help or guidance would be awesome!

Thank you,

Cole Haynes

Webinar Alert: Technology is for Everyone CompTIA and RIT National Technical Institute for the Deaf - DeafTEC - Register to attend live or on-demand!

Hello CIN Community,

I would like to share that tomorrow we bring to you a very special webinar showcasing how careers in technology can be inclusive. We have an all-deaf panel of ITPros (and our interpreters) sharing more about a day in the life of an ITPro. This is great content to share in your classroom either live or on-demand. REGISTER1200 x 627 (1200 × 628 px).jpg

Looking at what equipment would be best to stand up a lab to train for Network+, Security+ and Server+?

I'm mainly looking at teaching at an undergraduate level, with real hands on, in order to provide students the instruction they need to pass any/all of the certifications listed.

I've considered the following: https://www.certificationtrainingsolutions.com/product/ccna-security-standard-labkit/ even though it's listed as CCNA, think it could be used for Network+ and Security+.

Does anyone know of another company that sells similar products, maybe geared more towards CompTIA?

Any and all suggestions appreciated.

Gary

Voucher Questions

These are probably pretty common questions about the vouchers so I'll try to make them as general as possible for everyone in the TTT sessions.
Under the new stipulations for receiving a voucher one is that we be involved with a CompTIA training partner or be an independent instructor - for those like myself who are unsure where we fall, who are BDM's to talk to to find out more information and meet this requirement?

At the end of the TTT sessions once the voucher requests are submitted, how long does it usually take to receive the vouchers? Is it a fairly quick turn around (few days to a week) for those who may be working on a deadline either for when they begin teaching a new course or are trying to pass the PenTest+ exam to renew their other certs?

-Thanks

Looking for a certified CompTIA ITF+ Trainer in the Nevada area

Hi All

There's an opportunity available for an in-person / in-classroom certification prep session for the CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals FC0-U61) in the state of Nevada, USA.

Feb 7-11
5 students

If you are certified, in Nevada and available on those dates, please let me know here and I'll contact you via private message.


Regards

New Instructor Advice

Welcome new instructors! Whether you are a first time instructor or an instructor teaching CompTIA certs for the first time this community is here for you! This is a great place to ask any questions about content delivery, resources, certification or ... anything else. Need some advise or suggestions, this is the place to find some answers. Be sure to jump in and introduce yourself!

Remote Security+ Instructor Needed- Immediate Start (6 JAN 6PM EST)

Good day All! I am a newbie here and am in search of a Security+ Instructor for virtual instruction. The course will be held twice a week from 6PM-8PM EST on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks. Pay rate is $45/hr with some flexibility.

Any questions or interest please fire away in the comment box!

  • Question
Letter Grades for CertMaster Security+ Outcomes

I am completing my first semester using CertMaster Security+ as the basis of our "Information Security Fundamentals" course and need to assign letter grades at the end of the semester based on the results from the Boost Dashboard. This dashboard shows average PBQ, Quiz and Lab scores for each student, as well as the level of proficiency they have achieved in each module.

Has anyone yet mapped this output to appropriate letter grades, A, B, C, D, F?

I am thinking completion with an average across categories >= 90% AND median "Proficient" Proficiency, across all modules is an "A",
< 90% OR median < Proficient = "B".
Completion and >= 80% = "C"
Completion = "D"
and Incomplete = "F"

Any other ideas?

CertMaster Learn Solutions - We are here to help you!

Hey everyone, this is a NEW forum launched in response to our Instructor Toolbox Series Webinar from 9-29-2021. Please feel free to send ANY and all questions regarding the CertMaster Suite of products (CertMaster Learn, CompTIA/CertMaster Labs, CertMaster Practice). The Sales Support team is here and ready to support. As mentioned on the webinar, we are also here for your current and future training needs, whether it be training individuals or teams on our products and platforms. We look forward to working with all of you!

Remote Instructor Needed!! (A+ Cert Course)

Howdy All!,

The Institution that I work for is looking at hosting a month-long or 6-week long A+ Course for Students. We have yet to finalize dates/etc, but were hoping to get a class started in January 10th-ish time frame. The time to train could also be changed around a bit (a 2 week course, etc). We are trying to get this program off the ground so we can start assisting students and adults who want to get certified with CompTia.
We still haven't finalized how many students, or any of that just yet.
Anyone interested please email me at
[email protected]

This will be a remote job, and we utilize Zoom.

Thank you,
Patrick Brown

Calbright College Seeking Part-Time/Remote/Contract A+ Instructor

Calbright College is seeking a remote, part-time instructor with expertise in training adult learners in CompTIA A+ curriculum. The contract role (temporary) is 20-25 hours/week and requires evening, weekend and holiday work to support students. Under the direction of the Dean of Learning and Instruction, the incumbent will provide instruction, student support, development and implementation of curriculum and evaluation of courses. The instructor will support student success and retention from learning to job placement by ensuring curricula and instruction meet student needs and industry standards. The instructor should possess a commitment to working with a diverse student population in an online environment.

See attached position description for further details.

Who We Are
Calbright College is one of California’s newest community colleges – the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between employers with unfilled positions and students who don’t have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is to increase economic mobility and close equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by offering online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs that provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring managers.

To apply, email your resume and letter of interest to Jessica Rubie, Project Manager ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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