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PARCC Technology Guidelines

PARCC Technology Guidelines. from September 2013 Update. General Guidelines. Technology Guidelines Version 3.0. Bandwidth Recommendations. School Bandwidth for Testing. Desktop/Laptop Specifications. Desktop/Laptop Specifications (continued). Tablet Specifications.

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PARCC Technology Guidelines

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  1. PARCC Technology Guidelines from September 2013 Update

  2. General Guidelines Technology Guidelines Version 3.0

  3. Bandwidth Recommendations

  4. School Bandwidth for Testing

  5. Desktop/Laptop Specifications

  6. Desktop/Laptop Specifications (continued)

  7. Tablet Specifications

  8. Table Specifications (continued)

  9. Table Specifications (continued)

  10. Tablets Continued

  11. PARCC Field Test Technology Requirements as of September 2013

  12. External Connection to the Internet

  13. Desktop, Laptop, Netbook Thin Client / VDI Computers

  14. Additional Specifications

  15. Additional Specifications (continued)

  16. Additional Specifications (continued)

  17. Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, and Thin Client / VDI Computers

  18. Tablets

  19. Tablet (Additional Specifications)

  20. Tablet (Additional Specifications)

  21. Tablets (Additional Specifications continued)

  22. Tablets Continued

  23. Devices Needed for Testing

  24. TestNav 8.0.2 Hardware and Software requirements

  25. Hardware Requirements

  26. Software Requirements (PC)

  27. Software Requirements (Macs)

  28. Software Requirements (tablets) • The TestNav 8 app for iOS is in development. It is required for secure testing. Until the app is ready, the Safari browser can be used for tests that do not require locking down the device.

  29. Browser Dependencies • Java runtime plugin version 1.5 and higher • Pop-ups for Pearson sites • Local File access to home directory

  30. Firewall / Proxy Servers / Content Filtering • When using Proctoring Caching, the following must be opened in any firewalls, proxy servers, or software that is used for internet content filtering: • URL:Port • testnav.com:80 • testnav.com:443 • s3.amazonaws.com • Note for Mac 10.6: In certain situations when the parental control is on and the user attempts to connect to SSL sites, the automatic Internet content filter on Mac 10.6 workstations may block the testnav.com domain. To resolve this, set the parental control to “Always Allow” the testnav.com domain.

  31. Accessibility Features PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual Sept 2013

  32. Definition • PARCC technology-based assessments, accessibility features are tools or preferences that are either built into the assessment system or provided externally by test administrators. Accessibility features can be used by any student taking the PARCC assessments (i.e., students with and without disabilities). Since the accessibility features are intended for all students, they are not classified as accommodations. Students should be exposed to these features prior to testing, and should have the opportunity to select and practice using them. Accessibility features are intended to benefit a wide range of students, and are available to any student at his or her discretion during testing.

  33. PARCC Accessibility System Features for All Students Tools embedded Accessibility Features for All Students Identified in advance Accommodations Accommodations

  34. Accessibility Features for All Students

  35. Accessibility Features for All Students

  36. Accessibility Features for All Students

  37. What are Presentation Accommodations? • Presentation accommodations alter the method or format used to administer a PARCC assessment to a student, including auditory, tactile, visual, and/or a combination of these, rather than having the student take the test in the same format as other students. For students taking computer-delivered assessments, all presentation accommodations must be identified in advance by a student’s PNP (during the test registration process).

  38. Proposed Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

  39. Proposed Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

  40. What are Response Accommodations? • Response accommodations allow students to use alternative methods to provide responses to test items, such as through dictating to a scribe or using an assistive device. For students taking computer-delivered assessments, all response accommodations must be identified in advance by a student’s PNP (during the test registration process).

  41. Proposed Response Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

  42. Pearson Technology Readiness Tool (TRT)

  43. https://www.techreadiness.net

  44. TRT Homepage

  45. TRT Available Reports

  46. TRT Setup Tab

  47. What does a red “(missing)” on a report mean? • If “(missing)” is indicated on a report, there is School Readiness Survey or Device information that has not yet been provided by the district or school. Only after this data is added for the specific school or organization can the Technology Readiness Tool calculations provide non-zero readiness results. Actions: you will need to lookup the original value of the data field that is showing "missing" in either School Survey or Device data. Once found, the value most likely will show "blank", and you will need to provide that missing value. • Reports will update within an hour of submission.

  48. PARCC Assessment Capacity Planning Tool http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=972764&present=true

  49. Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) System Technology Specifications (August 2013)

  50. Bandwidth Recommendations w/out Content Caching Server

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