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Technology Updates for 2014-2015 Data Recognition Corporation September 11, 2014. Technology Updates for 2014-2015. CDT testing window open New Testing Site Manager (TSM ) and Secure B rowser were released on August 18 Winter 2014/2015 Keystone Exams
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Technology Updates for 2014-2015Data Recognition CorporationSeptember 11, 2014
Technology Updates for 2014-2015 • CDT testing window open • New Testing Site Manager (TSM) and Secure Browser were released on August 18 • Winter 2014/2015 Keystone Exams • Testing Windows are December 3-17 and January 7-21 • Content/forms will be available on November 26 • Testing on iPads and Chromebooks • Statewide on November 17, 2014 • Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) and Keystone Exams (Winter and beyond) • Training and Support • Webextraining sessions specific to iPads and Chromebooks • “Quick Guide” for each device • Updates to Technology User Guide and the LEA Technology Readiness Checklist
Technology Updates for 2014-2015 • Testing on iPads • iOS7.1 or greater required • “Guided Access” feature • Mobile Device Management (MDM) system required • MDM is used for DRC INSIGHT deployment to each iPad device • MDM that offers “Managed Application Configuration” can be used for seamlessly configuring each iPad (as opposed to manual configuration on each iPad) • INSIGHT app and configuration file for use in the MDM will be available to download via eDIRECT • External keyboard required for Keystone Exams (open-ended items)
Technology Updates for 2014-2015 • Testing on Chromebooks • Chrome OS 33 or greater required • Accessed via the Chrome Store • Chrome Management Application required • Chromebooks need to be enrolled in the client’s Google domain account • Chrome Management is used to deploy the DRC INSIGHT client to the Chromebook • DRC’s Device Toolkit required • Located in eDIRECT’s left navigation panel • Configuration settings can be established at various organizational levels • Chromebooks will then be assigned to an organizational level, sharing the same configuration settings
Technology Updates for 2014-2015 • DRC Device Toolkit • Clients create organizational units that would share a common set of configurations • Chromebook devices are assigned to an organizational unit (and can be moved to different organizational units) • Clients can add devices directly via the Device Toolkit • If device has not been registered, students will see this screen:
Technology Updates for 2014-2015 • PAIUnet for Content Caching • Direct connection on a 1 GB circuit, circumvents commodity internet • Used for content caching • 20 PAIUnet nodes are hosting TSMs • Eliminates need for content caching TSM at school or district level • Communication sent to District Assessment Coordinators and District Technology Coordinators on Sept 5 • Information on IU node assignment, server name, and IU contact person