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Washington Online Testi ng

OSPI Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Washington Online Testi ng. District and school Assessment & Technology coordinator online testing webinar February 7 and 9, 2012. Webinar Protocol. All participant’s microphones are automatically muted to eliminate background noise.

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Washington Online Testi ng

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  1. OSPI Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Washington Online Testing District and school Assessment & Technology coordinator online testing webinar February 7 and 9, 2012

  2. Webinar Protocol • All participant’s microphones are automatically muted to eliminate background noise. • All participants may submit questions during the presentation by using the Questions Box on the GotoWebinar toolbar. • Questions will be addressed throughout the presentation. • This presentation is available: • Washington Testing website, under the Online Testing Webinars (http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx) • WA eDIRECT site, under Documents (https://wa.drcedirect.com)

  3. Agenda • Introductions • Online Testing Overview • System Overview • WA eDIRECT • Downloading Test Engine • System Readiness Check • Software Updates • Local Caching Service (LCS) • LCS Client Configuration • LCS Student Responses • Online Guides and Manuals • Student Demos • Online Tools Training (OTTs) • Public OTT Application • Mark Your Calendars • Contact Information • Questions

  4. Introductions • Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) • Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) • Vendor for the Measurements of Students Progress (MSP), the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) and the End-of-Course Exams (EOC) • Online testing vendor for MSP • Program Management Team

  5. Online Testing Overview Management Tools System Requirements • Testing Window: April 25 – June 1, 2012 • Reading and Mathematics grades 3 – 8 • Science grades 5 and 8 • Your school(s) has registered for one or more grade/content areas (check with your DAC). • Item types and estimated testing times similar to paper/pencil tests. • New Student Demos and Online Tools Training (OTT/Tutorials) are currently available for reading, mathematics and science. • Updated System Requirements posted http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/OnlineTesting.aspx

  6. System Overview Web Browser Student Machine System Readiness Check WA eDIRECT LCS Manager Page Online Tools Training Student Demo WA MSP Online = Used by Technology Coordinator = Used by Student 12

  7. WA eDIRECT • Web portal used for the Washington MSP Online Administration • Used by District Technology Coordinators for the distribution of WA MSP Online Assessment software (INSIGHT), OTTs and Demos • Used by District Assessment Coordinators for access to Test Setup tools and Demos/OTTs • Used by DACs to set up additional users • Users granted access to WA eDIRECT will be notified of their access through DRC email • Permissions-based system 14

  8. WA eDIRECT continued • District Assessment Coordinators have access to all their district and school data. • School Assessment Coordinators have access to all their school data. • Download Test Engine (available now) • Add new students for online testing (access begins April 11th) • Edit limited student demographic information (access begins April 11th) • Print Test Tickets – beginning April 18th • Detailed training scheduled • eDIRECT Training for DAC/SAC – TBD • Proctor Training – TBD

  9. Downloading Test Engine • District Assessment and Technology Coordinators and District Security Managers (DSMs) received login information via DRC email • eDIRECT link: https://wa.drcedirect.com/ • Click on “Log On” in upper right corner

  10. Downloading Test Engine continued • Under Test Setup/General Information the downloads will be available. • Windows, Mac and Linux installers • NOTE: Mac installation requires a reboot of each computer once download is complete • Local Caching Service (LCS) • Step-by-Step instructions posted on http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/ OnlineTesting.aspx

  11. System Readiness Check • Runs as part of the installation • Can be run afterwards or on demand for debugging purposes

  12. Software Updates • The student test engine is capable of automatically updating itself with the latest version. • There is an Automatic Update property that is set initially on the software installation, and can also be modified through the System Readiness Check application. 27

  13. Software Updates continued • If Automatic Updates are enabled, the student interface software will check the version each time the application is started. • If an update is necessary, it will download and install automatically. • The updates do not require administrative rights. 28

  14. Software Updates continued • If Automatic Updates are disabled, the student interface software will not check the version when the application is started. • When a student tries to log into a test, they will be notified they are not on the latest version and will not be able to continue. • The software will need to be updated manually by getting the latest version from WA eDIRECT and reinstalling. • You can run the System Readiness Check application at any time to see if you have the latest version. 29

  15. Local Caching Service (LCS) • A Local Caching Service runs on a server within your local network • Increases reliability by caching student responses when Internet connection fails • Reduces Internet traffic by caching test content • Use of an LCS is highly recommended whenever possible • Installed using an installation wizard • The installer requires administrative rights on computers • Updates are automatic 31

  16. LCS Client Configuration • The student interface must be configured to use an LCS • An LCS can be configured during the software installation, and can also be modified through the System Readiness Check application 35

  17. LCS Student Responses • Student Responses are sent to LCS if Internet connection is dropped • Responses will be automatically transmitted by LCS every 15 minutes • Responses can be manually transmitted 36

  18. Online Guides and Manuals • Spring 2012 Assessment Coordinator’s Manual (ACM) • Includes step-by-step instructions for online administrations • Delivered in district by February 7th • Directions for Administration (DFA) • Online directions are included in the Spring 2012 MSP DFA • Provide information for test preparation and test administrator directions for testing day • Must be reviewed prior to online test administration. • Delivered in district in mid-March

  19. Student Demos • Reading and Mathematics, grades 3 – 8, and Science, grades 5 and 8 • 20 minute interactive demonstration • Customized for each grade and content area • Required for all students testing online • Familiarizes students with the testing engine • Demonstrates login process, navigation, and tools • Encourage parents, School Boards, PTA’s, etc. to review

  20. Online Tools Training (OTTs) • Reading and Mathematics, grades 3 – 8, and Science, grades 5 and 8 • Required for all students testing online • Students practice with username/passwords (no test tickets needed) • Students practice with different item types • Students practice with tools • Visual accommodations available • Encourage families to participate

  21. Public OTT Application • Publically available software for practicing the Online Tools Training • Link to Public OTT: http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/OnlineTesting.aspx • Should not be installed in schools • Not supported by WA Online Customer Service 38

  22. Mark Your Calendars • eDIRECT – 3 Tier Release • January 20th Release • District assessment coordinators received username and passwords from DRC. • Access to Test Engine download and Demos • April 11th Release • DACs have access to User Administration to create school username and passwords • Access to student demographic data to verify information • April 18th Release • Test Tickets available for printing

  23. Mark Your Calendars continued • Training Webinars • District and School Coordinator Training • TBD • eDIRECT for DAC/SAC • TBD • Proctor Training • TBD • Spring 2012 online test window – April 25 to June 1

  24. Contact Information For all support issues OSPI Assessment Hotline Mailbox online.assessment@k12.wa.us

  25. Questions • This presentation along with a FAQ document will be available: • Washington Testing website, under the Online Testing Webinars http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/ default.aspx • WA eDIRECT site, under Documents https://wa.drcedirect.com

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