Correctors using new online portal

We’ve had an exciting new development in our ministry. On January 2, we began offering the opportunity for test correctors to review tests online. Now we have two options, namely our original method of review using hard copies and U.S. Mail as well as the new online option. This important development gives us more efficiency (get reviewed tests back to inmates more quickly) and greater capacity, which were needed because our workload went from approximately 100 tests per week to about 300 tests per week after placing three of our tests on Edovo, an online learning management system built for inmates with access to tablet computers.

Some of the reactions from correctors so far include: “Online correcting is sssoooooo much easier for me. And it really takes little time to log in, do a test or two, and return later when I have a small block of time. I pray that this allows many inmates to hear the good news of Jesus. Blessings on all of you who are so committed to our Savior in this ministry!!” or “I’m having a great time correcting online!! This is wonderful!! … It’s kind of like popcorn, you can’t correct just one.” or “I just tried out the new portal and corrected three tests relatively quickly and without any issues. A great addition to speeding up the process!”

One impact of portal correcting is that it has enabled some correctors to be very fruitful and correct many tests, which is helping us catch up from some initial backlog. However, on an ongoing basis it appears that we have an appropriate amount of correctors and do not need to recruit more at this time. We do still have a need for pen pals, though this program still operates exclusively through U.S. Mail. Stay tuned because the workload and volunteer resources are constantly shifting and the need for correctors may reemerge in the future.