The Newcomers' Orientation is the best way for "newbies" to become acquainted with the National College Testing Association. Whether you're new to the testing profession or just a first time conference attendee, this session will help you learn about all the resources available to you through NCTA. You'll get to meet board members, learn about the structure of the organization, and find out about the variety of opportunities for involvement. The Newcomers' Orientation is a great chance to meet other testing professionals, whether they're fellow newcomers or seasoned veterans, and discover how NCTA can become a viable part of your professional development.

Conference Track: Orientation

The 2015 NCTA Annual Conference features many new opportunities for networking and participation, including the introduction of our first mobile conference application. In this session, you will learn how the app can enhance your conference experience and become acquainted with its features, such as access to the conference program and agenda, ability to create individual profiles and connect with fellow attendees, and information about conference sponsors. Benefits of using the interactive conference app include keeping up with your NCTA colleagues, receiving updates to the conference schedule, interacting with presenters and session attendees, and much more. Additionally, we will discuss NCTA's social networking options, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Attendees will get tips for using the conference hashtag (#ncta15), finding new contacts, and using social media to leverage the best conference experience possible. NCTA Conference App available on iOS (Apple), Android, and laptops (dashboard).

Conference Track: Orientation