In February 2015 Platinum Educational Group partnered with Respondus Lockdown Browser for secure online testing in EMSTesting and PlatinumTests. We are proud to announce that we now offer Platinum Secure Testing for the iPad! The iPad Edition* of “LockDown Browser” (available free from iTunes) enables a student to use an iPad to take exams that […]
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How does EMSTesting.com meet CoAEMSP requirements?
As you may already know, CoAEMSP came out with a new Interpretation of the Standards and Guidelines in August 2015. Below is an explanation of how EMSTesting.com helps you meet/exceed these requirements. Admission Testing CoAEMSP Requirements and/or Interpretations: Other dimensions of the program may merit consideration such as the admission criteria and process, the curriculum […]
Learning Styles: Situating my Students to Maximize Success
“I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.” ~Eartha Kitt In the September Platinum Post we discussed What Type of Teaching is best in EMS? This month we dedicated an article that describes the different types of learners. So, instead of trying to determine which way is best to teach, maybe […]
Q: In Platinum Planner, when my students sign up for EMS clinical opportunities, a new message appears next to the “Category” saying: “EMS – These are intended for EMS ride along time aka Field Experience and not Field Internship”. What does that mean?
A: Our programmers have recently updated the website to allow Field Internship Capstone hours to be tracked separately from standard field experience, or “EMS” hours. To adjust your hour requirement settings, simply log into the site and make sure your role is set to “School Administrator” or “School User”. Then go to “Courses/Classes/Sites” in the […]
Q: I Can’t Find the Answer In My Book?
by Doug Smith, CEO A: This along with “What textbook do you use?”, “Where is this referenced in the Textbook?”, or “My textbook says___” are common comments and questions we hear. I think describing how Platinum Educational Group develops and validates its questions may help answer these questions. Platinum Educational Group started by writing at […]
Does your program need access cards?
It’s that busy time of year again! Many programs still need to get EMSTesting.com or Platinum Planner access. There are three ways students can gain access into our programs: 1. EMS programs can purchase student access credit or cards directly through Platinum Educational Group; then the students reimburse through tuition or lab costs. 2. Students […]
Q: It looks like the student signup page for Shared Sites has changed. How is it different from the way it was before?
A: Previously, students would go to sign up for a shared site opportunity and be presented with 3 bars for the date they were looking at. There was one bar for the availability of the site, one bar for the availability of the student, and a bar in the center that would show if both […]
What Type of Teaching is best in EMS?
“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” Albert Einstein As educators, and providers of educational software, the staff at Platinum Educational Group takes instructing very seriously. Teaching, coaching, and motivating others, is always a challenging task and it can be difficult to know what exactly is the best […]
Doesn’t Everyone Know What a Cut Score Is?
It is possible our team may take for granted everyone knows what a cut score is and means to a teacher building a good defendable exam. However, many times we learn the hard way to assume that is true is not always a good thing. Briefly below, I am going to try and break it […]
Platinum Offering EMS and Allied Health Programs Free Testing and Scheduling Workshops
Platinum Educational Group is offering free Testing and Portfolio workshops! Recently, we provided a full workshop at John Tyler Community College (Virginia) with the help of Daniel Linkins and his staff. The lesson covered evaluating students to include pre-assessment testing in reading, math, test anxiety, learning style and motivation. We also discussed how to teach […]