Pearson Disability Accommodation Problems

I am looking to find out how many people have students or themselves have problems with Pearson Vue and Accommodations issues. I am getting ready to draft a demand to PearonVue on this matter.

It seems to me that Pearson is violating the ADA on several levels.

PersonVue refuses to allow accommodation on the at-home testing platform PerasonVue Online Testing. This is a direct violation of the ADA under Title III. People with disabilities are barred from the PearonVue Online Testing platform. People with mobility disabilities are forced to go to a testing center, leave their homes, get rides to the testing centers, go to some testing centers that are not ADA compliant, then test in public. At the same time, people without disabilities are allowed to test anywhere.

"The ADA requires that any person offering examinations related to post-secondary education or profession “shall offer such examinations or courses in a place and manner accessible to persons with disabilities.” 42 U.S.C. § 12189. Regulations interpreting this section to impose an obligation on the entity offering such an examination that “ [t]he examination is selected and administered so as to best ensure that, when the examination is administered to an individual with a disability that impairs sensory, manual, or speaking skills, the examination results accurately reflect the individual's aptitude or achievement level or whatever other factor the examination purports to measure, rather than reflecting the individual‟s impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills.” 28 C.F.R. § 36.309."

The ADA makes it unlawful to “coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having exercised or enjoyed, any right granted or protected by this Act.” 42 U.S.C. § 12203.

The ADA requires that any person offering examinations related to post-secondary education or profession “shall offer such examinations or courses in a place and manner accessible to persons with disabilities.” 42 U.S.C. § 12189. As part of this duty to make an examination accessible, the regulations require that any documentation requested be “reasonable and limited to the need for the modification, accommodation, or auxiliary aid or service requested.” 28 C.F.R. § 36.309(b)(1)(iv).

CompTIA Certification Instructors (Multiple Positions Available)

Job description​


Transformation Lead seeks multiple CompTIA Certified instructors to lead in-person and online training for our IT Training and Certification programs. Ideal candidates are passionate educators and IT professionals passionate about developing and teaching courses that maximize engagement, learning, and development. Send your resume and pay requirements to [email protected]

Responsibilities
  • Delivery of high-energy CompTIA certification course using slides and online tools, incorporating real-world scenarios ensuring students are working toward course objectives and completing their online learning lessons and labs
  • Instruct students on how to use their CompTIA online learning products
  • Provide engaging activities so learners are participating, not just passively attending their classes
  • Maintain accurate student attendance records
  • Ensure students are prepared and registered to take their certification exam before the course concludes.
  • Encourage and motivate students to complete their coursework, attend office hours for extra help, and provide 1:1 guidance, if necessary.
  • Work with the program manager to design and build an intensive preparatory CompTIA program that best ensures success for the Adult Education Population
  • Prepare supplemental course presentations and instructional materials (as appropriate) in the Learning Management System.
  • Deliver in-person or live instructor-led online instruction
  • Preparation of program learning activities and instructional materials (as appropriate)
  • Instructors will be specifically responsible for providing a classroom environment that is positive and nurturing as well as providing instruction that considers a variety of learning styles, gives hands-on practice, and offers strategies for successfully passing the CompTIA certification exam



Qualifications
  • A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in IT
  • Current CompTIA Certification (A+, Network+, Secruity+, Project+, etc.) is required for the course you are teaching.
  • Experience in developing and/or teaching courses for adults
  • Experience teaching diverse student populations
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including clear and effective communication skills, intercultural competence, and the ability to foster teamwork and collaborative relationships
  • Strong intrapersonal skills, including conscientiousness, professionalism, growth mindset, and the ability to problem solve, learn quickly, adapt flexibly, and work with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency using online technologies and demonstrated experience communicating complex processes and information virtually both one-on-one and in facilitating affirming online group conversations and communities
  • Expertise in making content accessible, relevant, and actionable.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, particularly translating technical terms/processes into layman's terms. Education and/or Experience
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Access to and respect for confidential information: Student data is to remain confidential and not to be shared
  • Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required

Linus Tech Tips - That's gotta hurt...

...but it can happen to anyone.

This week, I've been working on buffing up our security at the college - getting users skippy with MFA and Windows Hello. It's been a busy week for me, for sure.

And then one of my techs sends this one to me - hadn't heard of it, but then, that's why CASP+, CySA+, and Security+ bring up topics like CSRF and such - doesn't take much to overcome MFA, even if you know what you're doing.

So, since we're always down for a good conversation (and a deliberate opportunity to poke at @Lee McWhorter to see if he's still watching CIN) - how about we start a conversation about this.

Ever had an issue with a hijacked session token? What did that look like for you?

It wasn't too kind to Linus over at Linus Tech Tips. Poor guy - having to troubleshoot a problem like that...in the buff, even...

/r

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Remote Contract Opportunity - CompTIA Security+ Instructor Needed

Hello,

We are a Cybersecurity training and consulting organization in the DC Metro area. We seek a part-time, remote instructor to provide hands-on training for CompTIA's Security+ curriculum. This opportunity is a 1099 contract position. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in providing cybersecurity training and a commitment to student success.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide virtual instruction for 6-10 hours per week
  • Create and maintain instructional material for CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Provide hands-on training and support to students
  • Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to help them succeed
Requirements:
  • CompTIA Security+ certified
  • Prior experience in cybersecurity training or instruction
  • Ability to work remotely and communicate effectively
  • Commitment to student success
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please email us at [email protected] or fill out the form using the link below. We will contact you as soon as possible.

Link to Application Form: https://forms.gle/mLz8KkGPm35XQvhNA

We look forward to hearing from you!

Remote Contract Opportunity - CompTIA Security+ Instructor Needed

Hello,

We are a Cybersecurity training and consulting organization in the DC Metro area. We seek a part-time, remote instructor to provide hands-on training for CompTIA's Security+ curriculum. This opportunity is a 1099 contract position. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in providing cybersecurity training and a commitment to student success.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide virtual instruction for 6-10 hours per week
  • Create and maintain instructional material for CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Provide hands-on training and support to students
  • Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to help them succeed
Requirements:
  • CompTIA Security+ certified
  • Prior experience in cybersecurity training or instruction
  • Ability to work remotely and communicate effectively
  • Commitment to student success
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please email us at [email protected] or fill out the form using the link below. We will contact you as soon as possible.

Link to Application Form: https://forms.gle/mLz8KkGPm35XQvhNA

We look forward to hearing from you!

Remote Contract Opportunity - CompTIA Security+ Instructor Needed

Hello,

We are a Cybersecurity training and consulting organization in the DC Metro area. We seek a part-time, remote instructor to provide hands-on training for CompTIA's Security+ curriculum. This opportunity is a 1099 contract position. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in providing cybersecurity training and a commitment to student success.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide virtual instruction for 6-10 hours per week
  • Create and maintain instructional material for CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Provide hands-on training and support to students
  • Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to help them succeed
Requirements:
  • CompTIA Security+ certified
  • Prior experience in cybersecurity training or instruction
  • Ability to work remotely and communicate effectively
  • Commitment to student success
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please email us at [email protected] or fill out the form using the link below. We will contact you as soon as possible.

Link to Application Form: https://forms.gle/mLz8KkGPm35XQvhNA

We look forward to hearing from you!

Looking for CompTIA Project+ Instructor

Hi All,

Good day! I am currently looking for CompTIA Project+ Instructor for this April 2023. Kindly send me an email ([email protected]) if you are interested:

Training Details:

Method of Delivery: Virtual/ Remote (Online)
Class Schedule: MWF
Class Duration: 4hrs (10 Sessions)
Class Time for Batch 1: 8:00 AM -12:00 NN (PH Standard Time)
Class Time for Batch 2: 8:00 AM -12:00 NN (UK Standard Time)

Thank you!

Instructor openings in DC/Alexandria area

We are looking for *experienced* Comptia instructors local for in person training local to the DC/Alexandria area. Security+ / Casp+ /Cloud+ / CCNA and EC Council most in demand. If you are available for contract work please reach out to me. [email protected]

My Life in Retirement (Post-Teaching)

Below a message I spammed out today to the residents in my senior (55+) community:

As some of you know, I'm approaching full retirement from teaching in May as I leave my current role as an IT/cybersecurity professor at Saddleback College and National University. My efforts will then focus on volunteer activities as detailed on this Meals on Wheels website. Over this past month, I've been involved in providing a couple of residents with technology services as they move their Internet/Cable TV access from their existing carriers (ATT, DirectTV, Cox) over to T-Mobile. The primary reasons they have done that is improved service and a substantial cost reduction. Service here in the Village is a real challenge given the simple fact that ATT and Cox no longer appear to be maintaining their infrastructure (look at those boxes sitting near the street). A good contact at the T-Mobile store is:

Tyler Dresser
(760) 729-8214
[email protected]


If you are interested in considering this alternative I recommend that you take your service bills (Internet/TV/Cellular) to T-Mobile's store (down the hill next to Albertsons), and ask what sort of cost reduction you can expect switching over to them. Mention the Home Internet and T-MobileMagenta Max 55 program that provides discounts to seniors. My charge for setting the technology up is a $52.50 donation to Meals on Wheels or another charity of your choice.

Steve Linthicum

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