I know currently they are working on a pilot program and it uses Canvas for all the curriculum. So I am sure something will be available in the future.
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I know currently they are working on a pilot program and it uses Canvas for all the curriculum. So I am sure something will be available in the future.
The Canvas course that is in production is called CyberPrep and it is an ITF+ course that is being built for a younger academic audience, primarily middle and high school. It is in pilot stage this year.
Note my posting today where I provide access to public domain content that's aligned to the ITF+ exam objectives.
I am in the same boat here. I know with Cengage there is an import feature that puts its content into Canvas pages. Then you need to sort the pages out into modules within canvas. The quizzes import into Canvas and can be placed in the right modules. Many of the pages are just links into their MindTap LMS. So what happens is that in a Canvas only campus the students can find the material just like they do with the other classes. I suppose the process is the same as the CompTIA cert master LMS. I don't know. Can anyone here provide guidance?
Steve,
In the past I've tried the commons area, but it was traditional academic versus IT classes. Are you saying there is an existing CertMaster course that can be imported? Guidance would be appreciated. I don't know if it is worth looking for what I want. Easier to build myself the straight CompTIA LMS.
You've stated just what I want to do using LMS integration with Canvas for the CompTIA A+. I could use encouragement here. At this moment it is all a bit too much for me.
Hi @CPComptia, you should reach out to your CompTIA Business Development Manager, they should be able to get you the answers to questions regarding LMS integration. Each case is a little different, but I know it has been done successfully many times.
Hello, I'm a new instructor in general and for the company work for. They just started offering A+ certification courses and are still trying to figure it out. Ironically, I'm a student turned instructor so I have a very unique perspective. We are going to use the CompTia materials as well even though the book isn't structed in a Core 1 and 2 format, which is kind of strange but we're going to give it a shot and provide Comptia with feedback. The company is struggling with the transition to online instruction and I think the biggest deficiency I noticed during class was the lack of virtual labs. Do you have any suggestions on tools for Core 1 and 2 labs?
Well, CompTIA's own offering of CertMaster Training is where I would start. There are virtual labs there. But past that, TestOut LabSim is a long standing product in this space. They offer both labs and talking-head lecture, and are reasonably priced. Cybrary, Udemy, and ITPro.TV have some that you might want to have a look at.
Hello CIN,
I am new to CIN. My name is Anthony Brown. I live in Charlottesville VA. I am 29 years married with 3 college graduated kid/young adults. I am going to need a lot of HELP!!!
Well, we've all been there in our career.
I would say, start up here in CIN by just getting involved in the discussions. Talk, ask questions, and like any other community effort, communicate with people. Attend the Sneak Peeks, Deep Dives, and TTT sessions when they come up. Work on your coveted "Everything+". You'll get there. We did. And if we can, you can too.
*Everything+ is an unofficial distinction of CompTIA diehards that have every cert currently offered in the CompTIA system. There are a few around, wearing red cloaks, hiding in the mists...
Hi Stephan. I found out that CompTIA will integrate with Canvas and that they have a pricing model where the college has to estimate students and then pay a price based on that. My college is not quite ready for that yet or I'd have to lobby for that with my department chair. That is to much for me to take on right now.
I've been looking into CompTIA's own LMS to see if I can get a LMS class from CompTIA. I think the students would just pay a much smaller fee than textbooks. CompTIA doesn't make it easy to discover these things and give out complicated pricing sheets. I am going to try again this summer now that I understand CompTIA a little better.
Hi CIN, am new trying to attend these sessions Sneak Peeks, Deep Dives, and TTT. Looking for guidance.
Hi. Nik. Sign up for the TTT for Cloud+ and I'm sure that will put you on the email list for all Sneak Peeks, Deep Dives, and TTTs.
Howdy everyone! This is my first time to post so I hope I did this correctly. My name is John and I live and teach in San Antonio, TX. During the 20-21 school year I was tasked to teach Cisco I to 10th and 11th Graders, and for the most part was in the dark about how Cisco worked until I looked into it and got the account activated again. With most of the school year being virtual, teaching Cisco just seemed impossible.
As the year was winding down and finally got a chance to understand that CompTIA may actually be a better entry level learning pathway for such young students. I am trying to learn how CompTIA works and how to access material and if this is the better path forward for 21-22 school year. Any and all advice is welcomed. I am as green as they come and truly beginning to stress already in preparing for the new school year.
John, I agree. Two years ago a group of us developed learning content that is aligned with CompTIA's ITF+ current certification exam objectives. The great news is it is public domain since it was grant-funded. You may want to reach out to me via email ([email protected]) and I can provide access to the content. It is a great place to start because content is foundational in nature (a mile wide and an inch deep).
Steve
Steve