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Online MSP Testing Orientation November 15, 2013

Online MSP Testing Orientation November 15, 2013. Webinar Protocol. Introductions. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) Vendor for MSP, HSPE, and EOCs Online testing vendor for MSP Program Management Team. Agenda.

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Online MSP Testing Orientation November 15, 2013

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  1. Online MSP Testing OrientationNovember 15, 2013

  2. Webinar Protocol

  3. Introductions • Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) • Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) • Vendor for MSP, HSPE, and EOCs • Online testing vendor for MSP • Program Management Team

  4. Agenda • General Terms and Definitions • Online Testing Key Dates • Student Test Engine • Sample of Online Features • eDIRECT • Tutorials and Online Tools Training • Enhancements for 2014 • Preparing for Online Testing

  5. Agenda • Paper or Online? When to Decide • Student Enrollment Data • Keys to Success • System Requirements for 2014 • Upcoming Training • Contact Information • Resources

  6. General Terms and Definitions

  7. Online Testing Key Dates • Online Enrollment: March CEDARS file • Testing Window: April 23 – June 6 • Test Engine, Online Tools Training (OTT), Tutorials, and LCS • January 13 – Available for download • eDIRECT • January 13 – Access to downloads and ability to manage users • April 9 – Test Setup • Load Simulation Tool • January 13 – Available to districts • February 12 – Districts complete installation and load simulations

  8. Student Test Engine • Download will be available on January 13 within eDIRECT • https://wa.drcedirect.com

  9. Sample of Online Features

  10. Sample of Online Features

  11. eDIRECT • District and School administrator tools • Detailed training to be presented in Webinar trainings scheduled in March 2014

  12. Tutorials and Online Tools Training • Tutorials • One for each grade and content area • Online Tools Training (OTT) • Two for each grade and content area • General • Students must review both at least once prior to testing • Review as many times as desired • Encourage parents to review • Consider parents that may not have home internet access OR who may not be English proficient • Schedule time for all administrators, teachers, and students to review

  13. Enhancements for 2014

  14. Preparing for Online Testing • Determine technology infrastructure available • Possible implementations • 1-to-1 laptop initiatives • Portable labs with Internet access • Traditional computer labs • Other quiet spaces with computers with Internet access • Local Caching Service (LCS) – highly recommended

  15. Paper or Online? When to Decide • Districts need to register schools that will be testing online by December 18, 2013via WAMS • Registration must be the entire grade level in one or more content areas • Even with the whole grade level testing online, there may be a few students using a paper test booklet if required by their IEP • Additionally, translated versions will be available on CD and will require a paper test booklet

  16. Student Enrollment Data

  17. Keys to Success • Involve technology staff • Student Test Engine, Tutorials and Online Tools Training • https://wa.drcedirect.com • Communication, Communication, Communication!!! • Share decisions with the teachers, students, and parents • Ask questions! Ask early! • Review other materials on our websites, including FAQs

  18. System Requirements for 2014 • Student Test Engine and Local Caching Service • Windows XP (SP3)/Vista/7/8 • Mac OS 10.6.8 through 10.8 • Linux Ubuntu 12.04.1 – 32 or 64 bit with Gnome 3.4 with Unityshell • Processor: 1 Ghz minimum • Memory: 512 MB minimum; 1 GB or more recommended • Display: 9.5+ inch monitors with a resolution of at least 800x600 • Connectivity: Able to connect to the Internet • Security: Lockdown capability

  19. System Requirements for 2014 • eDIRECT • Most popular browsers: Safari 4.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 7.0 – 9.0, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox 3.6 or 6.0 or higher • Minimum browser window width of 1024 pixels (1024x768) • Accept cookies • Accept emails from the @datarecognitioncorp.com domain • Student Tutorials • Most popular browsers: Safari 4.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 7.0 – 9.0, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox 3.6 or 6.0 or higher • Updated graphics drivers with screen resolution 800x600 • Flash Plug-in • Sound card for audio portion

  20. Upcoming Training • Technology and Assessment Coordinator Training: January 9, 2014 • In-depth Technology and Load Simulation Training: January 14, 2014 • Assessment Coordinator Training: March 7, 2014 • Coordinator/Proctor Training: March 20 and 24, 2014

  21. Contact Information For all support issues OSPI Assessment Inbox assessment@k12.wa.us

  22. Resources FAQ document Audio Version Online Testing Webinars http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx

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