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The presenters, Natalie E. Cummins from Pearson Client Channel Operations and Dianne Doyle, the Arkansas GED Administrator, bring extensive experience in adult education and educational administration to the topic. The presentation aims to educate attendees on the definition of mobile testing sites, showcase a successful case study illustrating their effectiveness, and provide a roadmap for states considering their implementation. Mobile testing centers are defined as portable units equipped with testing computers and necessary peripherals, designed to facilitate GED testing in remote or underserved locations. These centers operate as extensions of fixed testing facilities, commonly serving correctional facilities but also proving highly beneficial for public testing needs. Statistical data reveals a substantial presence of mobile testing centers across the US, with a majority designated for correctional use and a notable number serving non-correctional public needs. The case study from Arkansas highlights the critical role these mobile centers play in overcoming barriers for adult learners, specifically addressing issues related to transportation, cost, time, and the psychological hurdles faced by hesitant test-takers. 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Cummins, Pearson Client Channel Operations Manager  \nDianne Doyle, Arkansas GED Administrator™  \nYour Presenters  \nNatalie E. Cummins  \n• Pearson VUE Client Channel Operations Manager  \n• Former GED Administrator™ for Kentucky  \n• 25+ years in Adult Education  \nDianne Doyle  \n• GED Administrator™ for Arkansas  \n• Former elementary school principal  \n• 26 years in education  \nToday’s Learning Objectives  \n• Understand the concept of Mobile Testing Sites  \n• Examine a case study in Mobile Testing Site success  \n• Review the steps for implementing in your state  \nWhat is a Mobile Testing Center?  \nA mobile testing center is a set of testing computers and other necessary equipment that can be deployed in a remote location todo GED testing.  \nMobile testing centers are created as “satellites” of existing fixed testing centers.  \nMobile testing is most commonly used to serve jails, but it can be very valuable for public testing needs.  \nMobile Testing Center Statistics  \n293 Mobile Testing Centers in the US  \n• 243 Correctional  \n• 50 Non-Correctional  \n17%  \n50  \n243  \n Non-Correctional  Correctional  \nNon-Correctional Mobile Testing Centers  \n2  \n1  \n2  \n1  \n5  \n13  \n1  \n4  \n1  \n13  \n1 5  \n1  \nArkansas: A Case Study  \nWhat the Data Showed Us  \nNoticeable testing deserts existed creating more barriers for adult learners with transportation issues. Distance created:  \n• Cost barriers  \n• Time barriers  \n• Courage barriers -one more negative hurdle for hesitant test takers","cbCaivSUgV0ioqV7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivSUgV0ioqV7","pdf",1049953,25,"English","# The Value of Mobile Testing Centers\n## Your Presenters\n## Today’s Learning Objectives\n## What is a Mobile Testing Center?\n## Mobile Testing Center Statistics\n## Non-Correctional Mobile Testing Centers\n## Arkansas: A Case Study\n### What the Data Showed Us","[{\"question\":\"What is a mobile testing center?\",\"answer\":\"A mobile testing center is a portable setup of testing computers and essential equipment that can be deployed in remote locations to conduct GED testing, serving as extensions of existing fixed testing centers.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the primary use case for mobile testing centers?\",\"answer\":\"While commonly used for correctional facilities, mobile testing centers are also valuable for public testing needs, helping to serve areas with limited access to fixed testing sites.\"},{\"question\":\"What barriers can mobile testing centers help overcome for adult learners?\",\"answer\":\"Mobile testing centers address barriers such as transportation issues, cost, time constraints, and the psychological \\\"courage barrier\\\" for hesitant test-takers by bringing testing closer to them.\"}]","The Value of Mobile Testing Centers - GED Testing Service Conference 2023 | PDF",63]