The National Center for Construction Education & Research Integrates Digital Assessment Software to Streamline Credentials Management
The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit education foundation dedicated to improving lives through comprehensive construction education. As the largest provider of construction education in the United States, NCCER offers a robust curriculum and certification across 45 different crafts, along with over 20 additional areas related to construction (eg. project management, etc.).
As an accrediting body, NCCER plays a crucial role in helping individuals define meaningful careers that contribute to their communities. Their programs, which include curriculum development, testing, and accreditation tools, are implemented by nearly 7,000 institutions nationwide. Each year, NCCER provides a range of assessments to approximately 4 million individuals through these programs.
Discover how NCCER transformed its processes from paper to digital, streamlining operations while upholding its commitment to comprehensive construction education. This case study dives into the challenges they faced, the innovative strategies they employed, and the impressive successes achieved along the way. Download the case study now to uncover actionable insights and best practices that can guide your own digital journey!
Deliver the 21st-Century Testing Experience Students & Educators Deserve
Modern curriculums require educators to assess students’ career readiness by measuring 21st Century Skills, which include deeper learning competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving. However, these competencies have traditionally been difficult to measure through traditional assessment methods.
By deploying digital assessments with TAO that include interactive items built using Portable Custom Interactions (PCIs), it is possible to open the window to more creative and immersive testing experiences that reveal a student’s thought process throughout problem-solving. For more traditional assessments, TAO supports 17 built-in QTI-based Technology Enhanced Items (TEIs), including multiple-choice, file upload, associate interactions, and more.
TAO's standards-based framework eliminates proprietary data silos and ensures that your content, tests, and assets are 100% interoperable, so you can have complete ownership of the assessment solution and build your program with peace of mind.
