After more than a year of development, Iteman 4 is now ready for release! A second beta version was announced to our mailing list in late March. Given the positive feedback, the complete version will be released to the public during the week of April 5. An announcement will be sent to the mailing list with a link to the Iteman 4 webpage. Upgrade discounts are available.
FastTEST Web has also been released to beta users, but improvements continue to be made before the first public version is released. We are already adding enhancements requested by users, such as item import options, an embedded equation editor, and a split-screen item format (to present a reading passage on one half and the test question on the other half). Many thanks to our partners at 4ROI (www.4roi.com) for implementing these.
We have been receiving inquiries about FastTEST Web for years, so this is highly anticipated. What sets it apart from other systems is that it is not just a online test delivery engine; it is a test development system that is designed for measurement professionals, including certification/licensure managers, training managers, district assessment coordinators, psychometricians, and university professors.
Another workshop is now being planned: October 2010, outside Shanghai, China. Stay tuned for more information on our website or via an email announcement.
Lately, I have been busy with the first IACAT election. If you have not already voted, there is still some time. Polls close on April 7. Results will be released soon after that. Board meetings will then be able to take place at the IACAT conference at Arnhem in June. ASC psychometricians will be at the IACAT conference to present our research. We hope to see you there!
