Transcript South Carolina EOCEP Fall/Winter 2014

South Carolina
EOCEP Fall/Winter 2014-15
Technology Coordinator Training
for Online Testing
Link to presentation with audio:
https://datarecognitioncorpaudio.webex.com/datarecognitioncorpau
dio/ldr.php?RCID=d02febd9d8e391da897fcf114e7b98b7
October 22, 2014
Agenda
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Online Testing Resources
Changes from Spring 2014
Key Dates
System Overview
Network Requirements
Testing Site Manager (TSM)
Desktops, Laptops, and Netbooks
Online Testing Resources
INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY USER GUIDE
• eDIRECT: https://sc.drcedirect.com
• Found under General Information/Documents
• Reference for software installation and troubleshooting
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
• Direct Line: 1-800-451-7834
• For any technical online testing questions, STCs, TAs, and
Technology Coordinators may contact DRC, with the DTC’s
approval
• Email: [email protected]
• Fax: 1-866-237-9314
Technology Coordinator
Contact Information
• DRC has a list of District Technology Coordinators
• These people are included on all online testing related
communications
• If you haven’t already provided this information, or if your
Technology Coordinator has changed, please send the
following in an email to the SC Project Team:
• Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
Changes from Spring 2014
• If a site used the INSIGHT software in spring 2014, a new
installation is not required; however, updates are necessary
• TSM (version 7.0.X)
• Testing Engine (version 5.2.X)
• Automatic Updates for TSM
• TSM Progress Bar
• Accommodations Available for Fall/Winter
Key Dates
DATE
DELIVERABLE
Nov. 3
INSIGHT Technology User Guide available on eDIRECT
Software Installers – Windows and Mac
(eDIRECT account and “Online Testing – Secured Resources” permission
needed to access software)
Tutorial and OTT
TSM Updates
Nov. 17
Test Setup Available
Week of Nov. 17
Content Available to “Update Content” on TSM
Dec. 1 – Jan. 28
STATE TESTING WINDOW
Feb. 2 – Mar. 27
ALTERNATIVE TESTING WINDOW
The SC Project Team will send emails when functionality is available.
DTCs and Technology Coordinators should not attempt to download or
update software until the email is received.
System Overview
Web Browser
Student Workstation
SC eDIRECT
SC Online
Assessments
(Student Interface)
Testing Site
Manager (TSM)
System Readiness
Check
= Used by Student
= Used by Technology Coordinator
SC Online
Tutorials Link
Tutorial
• Available via eDIRECT link under Test Setup/General
Information (login not required)
• Also available via desktop link once software has been
installed
• Video presentation that guides TAs and students through
testing experience
• Includes functionality of testing tools and system navigation
• May be viewed in a large-group setting
Online Tools Training (OTT)
• Allows TAs and students a hands-on opportunity to practice using
the testing tools
• Can be used to check that the testing engine and HVA are
working correctly
• Available via INSIGHT software
• Oral administration (HVA) version available for all subjects
• OTT sessions should be scheduled prior to and separate from the
operational testing time
Helpful Hints –
Oral Administration (HVA)
• Ensure the appropriate number of working headphones are
available for students
• Adjust the volume on each workstation to a comfortable level
• Check student accommodations in Test Setup (eDIRECT) to ensure
oral administration has been assigned
• Do not use student test tickets to test that software is working.
OTT logins should be used for these purposes.
Helpful Hints –
Oral Administration (HVA)
• DURING TESTING
• When a student logs in, he/she should see audio buttons on the
Welcome screen
• Students will hear a human voice for directions and test items.
A text-to-speech (synthesized) voice will read the Help content.
• If a student needs to adjust the volume during testing, they
should click the ‘Options’ button and select ‘Audio Settings.’
Network Requirements
• All testing devices should have access to the Internet and DRC
servers using HTTP/HTTPS protocols on ports 80 and 443
• All firewalls should allow connectivity on ports 80 and 443
• Whitelist the following file types, both internally and externally:
enc, exe (for updates), gif, html, jar, jpeg, xml
• Prioritize/whitelist INSIGHT traffic on: firewalls, Internet packet
shaper, routers, switches, proxies, other network devices
• Whitelist theses URLs on content filtering systems or other
proxy/firewall software that is used locally:
http://sc-insight-client.drcedirect.com for HTTP
https://sc-insight.drcedirect.com for HTTPS (secure HTTP)
https://wbte.drcedirect.com
Testing Site Manager
(TSM)
TSM
What you need to know…
• Allows students to continue testing if internet connection fails
(response caching)
• Reduces Internet traffic by approximately 50% by caching test
content (content caching)
• Offers ping trends and load simulation tools
• 1 TSM recommended for every 150 simultaneous testers
(utilization of HVA/TTS increases the number of TSMs needed)
• Highly recommended whenever possible
• Mandatory for oral (HVA/TTS) testing accommodations
TSM
Diagram
TSM
System Requirements
TSM
Installation
• Access eDIRECT for software; Test Setup/General Information
(Permission for Online Testing – Secured Resources is needed
for access)
• Installed on a computer within local network using an
installation wizard; requires administrative rights
• TSM computers should have static IP address
• Install TSM(s) and record server name and port numbers prior
to installing INSIGHT on student testing devices
TSM
Software Updates
• For TSMs already installed from a previous administration, the
TSM may or may not automatically update based on previous
installation settings
• If a manual update is needed, access this link:
http://localhost:8080/admin/manageTSM
• For newly-installed TSMs, software will update automatically if
Enable Automatic Update (default) was checked during
installation
TSM
Test Administration
• PRIOR TO TESTING
• Launch the TSM and complete TSM Name field
• Download content via the Update Content button:
• Check the HVA and TTS checkboxes for oral administration
• DURING TESTING
• Monitor TSM for stored student responses; TSM will attempt to
transmit every 15 minutes but responses can also be manually
transmitted
• AFTER TESTING
• At the end of each day and testing window, confirm there are no
stored responses on the TSM
Testing Devices
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
Supported Native Testing Devices
• Desktop Computers
• Laptops
• Netbooks
• Servers
(iPhones, iPods, and other tablets are not supported INSIGHT
testing devices)
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
System Requirements
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
System Requirements (cont.)
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
Supported Configurations
• Standard single-user desktops
• Virtual desktops*
*Oral (HVA/TTS) testing accommodations are not supported on virtual
configurations.
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
Virtual Desktop Configuration
Supported Virtual Operating Systems and Devices
• INSIGHT should only be used with a supported device and
operating system; ‘kiosk’ mode is used to lock down student
access which prevents students from accessing other
programs or the Internet
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
Windows Configuration
• Windows 7
• Font Size Setting: 100% (custom DPI)
• Taskbar Security Requirement: Auto-hide taskbar must be turned
off to secure the testing computer
• Windows XP
• Enable Clear Type
• 1. Select Start-Control Panel-Appearance and Themes-Display
• 2. On the Appearances tab, click Effects.
• 3. Select the ‘Use the following method to smooth edges of screen
fonts’ checkbox and click ClearType in the list.
• Taskbar Security Requirement: Auto-hide taskbar must be turned
off to secure the testing computer
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
Installation
• Access eDIRECT for software; Test Setup/General Information
(Permission for Online Testing – Secured Resources is needed
for access)
• TSM(s) should be installed prior to installing the INSIGHT
software on testing devices
• Installation wizard is available for single desktop installation;
software can also be mass deployed; requires administrative
rights
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
Installation (cont.)
• WINDOWS SILENT INSTALL
• MSI installer is capable of running in silent mode
• Custom attributes can be found in the technical guide
• OTHER TOOLS
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Microsoft System Center
Specops Deploy
Symantec Altiris
Apple Remote Desktop
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
System Readiness Check
• Verifies a testing device meets all necessary requirements for
testing by performing a series of tests
• Green status indicates tests have passed
• TSM content and response caching settings can be modified
by accessing DRC INSIGHT Properties
• For oral (HVA/TTS) testing accommodations, ensure audio is
working correctly by selecting Test Audio option; adjust
volume on testing devices, as needed
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks
Automatic Software Updates
• If Enable Automatic Update (default) was checked during
installation, user will be prompted to update software upon
program launch, if outdated
• If automatic updates are not enabled, software must be
updated manually, if outdated
• Settings can be modified via System Readiness Check by
accessing DRC INSIGHT Properties
Questions