Transcript GA CRCT 2013 Technical Set-up Training - CTB/McGraw-Hill
Georgia Milestones Winter EOC 2014 Online Test Technical Set-up Training November 3, 2014 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Introductions
Georgia Department of Education
• Tony Eitel, Director, Assessment Administration • Dr. Robert McLeod, Assessment Specialist • Dr. Mary Nesbit-McBride, Assessment Specialist • Michael Huneke, Assessment Specialist
CTB/McGraw-Hill
• Kim Block, Senior Program Manager • Charity Flores, Senior Program Manager • Ed Molin, Senior Program Manager • Nadia Greer, Program Associate • Frank McClure, Customer Care Project Lead • Yogesh Vazirani, Online Implementation Manager • Renita Kelley, Briljent Presenter 4/25/2020 2
EOC Winter Online Test - 3 Step Process Today’s focus Checkpoint 2
Checkpoint 1
RTS data entry open
Checkpoint 2
Site Readiness Training November 3 rd and 10 th Test Delivery Client (TDC)Installation Site Support and Troubleshooting Site certification
Checkpoint 3
Test Administration System (TAS) Training November 7 th and 13 th Content Installation Test Setup/ Assignment Final Workstation Check
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Agenda
Winter and Spring Mid-Month EOC Test Information, Milestones and TDC Updates Important Dates Roles and Responsibilities System Overview Network and Workstations Requirements Site Readiness Steps Site Preparation Considerations Support Resources Q&A
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EOC Online Test (Winter & Spring Mid-Month ) Tests
• GA Milestones Winter EOC Online Tests • GA Milestones Spring Mid-Month Online Tests
Test Administration
• Winter EOC • Practice: Nov 12
th , 2014 to Jan 9 th , 2015
• Operational: Dec 1
st , 2014 to Jan 9 th , 2015
• Spring Mid-Month • Jan 20
th
• Feb 9
th , 2015 to Jan 30 , 2015 to Feb 20 th th , 2015 , 2015
• Mar 2
nd , 2015 to Mar 13 th , 2015
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EOC Student Data (Winter and Spring Mid-Month) Winter
• Student Pre-code data provided by the State will
be loaded to Test Administration System
• Online Pre-code window Nov 10
th to Nov 14 th
• Online Pre-code file loaded to TAS • Manual entry of students in TAS
Spring Mid-Month
• Online Pre-code window from Dec 1
st 6 th 2015 2014 to Jan
• Manual entry of students in TAS 4/25/2020 6
EOC Student Data (Winter and Spring Mid-Month)
• •
Precode User Guide (Available on Nov 4 th )
– Purpose of Precode – – – Step-By-Step instructions for completing the task Helpdesk Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions
Precode Window (Nov 10 th to 14 th for Winter)
– – – Nov 10 Dec 1 st th to 14 to Jan 6 th th for Winter EOC for Spring Mid-Month EOC During the window CTB will contact systems to resolve any inconsistencies in the Precode data 4/25/2020 7
EOC Online Test Scope Content Areas
• Ninth Grade Literature & Composition • American Literature & Composition • Coordinate Algebra • Analytic Geometry • Biology • Physical Science • United States History • Economics/Business/Free Enterprise 4/25/2020 8
Important Dates Milestones Dates
Checkpoint 1 - RTS
Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Checkpoint 1 Window Oct 15 th to Nov 30 th
Checkpoint 2 - TDC
Test Delivery Client (TDC) for Desktops and Laptops Nov 4 th TDC App for iPad (OAS GA) Nov 25 th
Checkpoint3 - TAS
Test Administration System (TAS) Operational Accounts – Final Content, Student Management and Test Scheduling Nov 12 th Administer EOC Winter Practice Tests Nov 12 th to Jan 9 th 4/25/2020 9
Important Dates
Milestones Technical Setup Training – Session 2 (Repeat) Dates
Nov 10 th , 2014 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, EST
Test Administration Training - Session 1 Nov 7 th , 2014
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, EST
Test Administration Training - Session 2 (Repeat) Nov 13 th , 2014
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, EST
Complete Site Readiness activities Min one week prior to your site testing online
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Online
Testing
Program
New TDC Version 15.1 for Winter EOC & Spring Mid Month Version Display on Login Screen A built-in 20 minute Inactivity timer. A 20 min timer displayed when student pauses Test.
Roles Overview
System Test Coordinator Assessment policies, procedures and possible test scheduling School Test Coordinator / Test Examiner Test scheduling, student management, test administration, and invalidations Roles Overview School Technology Coordinator Setting up hardware and installing software for each school computer System Technology Coordinator Equipment and ISP, proxy servers, firewalls and WAN connections at each school
Roles and Responsibilities Tech Coordinator
Before Test
• Receive Login and Password Emails • Complete Site Readiness Activities • Review Site Readiness and Installation Instructions • Verify network and workstation configuration • Run Network Utility software • Install test software • Download test content • Complete practice test
During Test
• Assist Test Examiners with technical issues • Monitor Network utilization and Bandwidth to ensure optimum student testing experience
Online System Overview
• Student testing software (TDC) • Lock down browser Test Delivery Client (TDC) • Student data management • Test assignments • Testing status Test Administration System (TAS)
Test Delivery Client
Network Requirements Workstation (Desktop & Laptop) & iPad Requirements Select a Standard or Custom Install (suggested for large systems) Site Readiness Steps For a Positive Testing Experience…
Bandwidth
Network Requirements
• T1, high-speed cable, or high-speed DSL recommended • Minimum 1.5 Mbps upload and download Firewalls • Port 80 and 443 must be open Proxy Servers • Do Not Cache Dynamic Pages • Allow both HTTP and HTTPS traffic for *.ctb.com
• Prioritize traffic to and from *.ctb.com
• If your site uses IPs: 192.243.90.150, 192.243.90.229, 192.243.90.230,
192.243.82.18, 192.243.82.63, 192.243.82.64
• Users must have credentials if proxy authentication is enabled • Allow traffic from *.readspeaker.com; IPs: 79.136.80.253 & 79.136.80.254 Web Content Filtering • Exclude *.ctb.com from content filtering • Do not block MP3 files – used for Text to Speech (TTS) LAN • Wireless OK – Do not overload WAP
Site Readiness Steps
Step 1 – Confirm Minimum Requirements Step 2 – Determine Installation Method and Access/Download Installer Step 2 - Uninstall Older Version of Test Delivery Client Software (MUST) Step 3 – Install Software Step 4 – Run Network Utility (Standard Install) Step 5 -Install Test Content Step 6 – Verify Installation - Take a Practice Test Step 7 – Confirm Readiness
Workstation Requirements
Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Thin Client* (*ex: NComputing) Windows
Windows Vista SP1
MAC OS X
Lion 10.7 (Intel)
Linux
Fedora 11 (Red Hat), 17 Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel) OpenSUSE 11.1, 12.2
Windows 7 (32 & 64) Windows 8 (64) Ubuntu 9.04, 12.04, 12.10
1.3 GHz Processor 1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended 1 GB disk space available Java (JRE) 6 or 7, 32 or 64 bit to match OS Adobe Air v15 Screen – “10-inch class” Resolution - 1024 x 768
Processor / RAM Requirements
1.8 GHz Processor 1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended 1.3 GHz Processor 2 GB RAM, 4 GB recommended 1 GB disk space available
Ancillary Software
Java (JRE) 7, 32 or 64 bit to match OS Flash Player 13
Screen Size / Resolution
Screen – “10-inch class” Resolution - 1024 x 768 1 GB disk space available Java (JRE) 6 or 7, 32 or 64 bit to match OS Adobe Air v 2.6
Screen – “10-inch class” Resolution - 1024 x 768
Workstation Requirements Additional Software
Windows Java (JRE)** Adobe Air** Adobe Flash**
Windows Vista SP1 Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) 1.7_0_55
1.7.0_67
4.0
15.0
N/A Windows 8, 8.1
MAC OS X
Lion 10.7 (Intel) Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel)
Linux
1.7_0_55
1.7.0_67
N/A 13.0, 15.0
14.0 is not recomendad
Fedora 11, 17 OpenSUSE 11.1, 12.2
1.7.0_55
1.7.0_67
2.6
N/A Ubuntu 9.04, 12.04, 12.1
** If newer versions of ancillary software are released, CTB will require a period of time for testing to certify for use with the Test Delivery Client.
Hardware iPad iPad
® ®
mini’s 2 or newer, No
iPad Requirements
Monitor/ Speakers Minimum screen size – 10” Class (No iPad
®
mini) Operating System Sound On and Headset for “Text To Speech” Accommodated Students iPad
®
– iOS6 or newer Additional Software Guided Access (should be resident on the iPad). Guided Access use is required to allow iPad use for the TDC application only. Other apps cannot be started while Guided Access is on and locked for TDC.
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Installation Methods Standard and Custom
Option 1: Standard Installer • Standard interactive installation process • Places installed client into default installation directory • c:\program files\ctb\Online Assessment (Windows, for example) • TDC is run by launching executable from directory Option 2: Custom Installer • Non-interactive installation process • Places client files into common application data directory • c:\documents and settings\all users\Application Data\ CTB” (Windows 7, for example) • Unpacked TDC client immediately runs from directory Key Differences between Option 1 and Option 2 • Client file location on local disk is different between the 2 options • Option 2 flexibility • Installation executable launch point can be anywhere accessible to workstation (network, removable media, workstation, etc.) • Directory used for unpacking / execution accessible to all users • System administrators not required for running installation package • Options to mass deploy executable to workstations via systems management tools, network share, images, etc.
Installation Methods Standard and Custom
Which Installer Method Should I Use?
Standard Installer Custom Installer
• Standard Software Installation Process • Sites can use silent Install Scripts. • Users must have read/write permissions.
• Recommended for MAC, Thin Client and Deepfreeze (or similar) sites • There are several options to install using the Custom TDC Installer. This presentation will cover three methods. Choose the method best suited for your location.
• Option 1: Install from/on Workstation • Option 2: Install from Server to Workstation • Option 3: Install from Workstation with Content on the Server
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Site Readiness Steps
Step 2 – Uninstall* the Test Delivery Client (TDC) PC – Uninstall via Test Delivery Client Uninstall Tool
2. Locate CTB 3. Online Assessment and Choose Uninstall 1. PC – Choose Start/ All Programs
*Uninstall step is only applicable to sites that have installed Version 15.0 or earlier
Access the Test Delivery Client Software
Test Administration System DEMO Web site
Navigate to this menu shown and click on Install Software
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Site Readiness Steps
Step 3 – Install Software - Ancillary Software
Site Readiness Steps
Step 3 – Ancillary Software – Key Points to
consider
Use the version of Java and Adobe Air/Flash that apply to your Operating System.
Java 7 Update 67 is the most recent version certified for TDC for PC Operating Systems.
Adobe Air 15.0 was the most recent version certified for TDC.
Turn off auto update for Java and Adobe Air during testing.
Disable Screen Saver during testing. No system level workstation updates should be pushed out during test sessions.
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Site Readiness Steps
Step 3 – Install Software - Access the TDC Installer and Install TDC Download executable and run installer on each machine
Operating System Platform WINDOWS
Vista SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8
Live Links
https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/InstallOAS.exe
MAC
10.7, 10.8 Intel Only
LINUX
Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04
1. Click the appropriate link above 2. Choose to Run the File https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/InstallOAS.zip
https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/InstallOAS.bin
3. Follow Installation Steps
Site Readiness Steps
Step 3 – Install Software - Set Proxy Credentials if Needed Enter Proxy Information if Required at Site 1. Open “etc” folder 2. Open “proxy.properties” file in text editor.
3. Enter proxy info (if needed) and save.
Site Readiness Steps
Step 4 – Run the Network Utility Confirm application installation and connectivity by using the Test Delivery Client’s network utility: Launch the Network Utility • • • On the First Tab (Network Connectivity Test), click Start. Questions 1, 2 and 3 should return “Yes” which indicates that the application has been correctly installed. This method does not confirm content installation.
From the “Network Connectivity Test” tab, click “Start”. The first three questions should result with “Yes” which confirms that the application has been correctly installed.
Access the Test Content
Test Administration System DEMO Web site
Navigate to this menu and click on Download Test
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Load the Test Content(Standard)
Navigate to “objectbank” folder location.
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Site Readiness Steps
Step 6 - Verify Setup on a few select workstations Attempt to launch and login to the Test Delivery Client (TDC): • Log in the Test Administration Demo site • Create a fake student “John Doe” then schedule and assign a practice test • Print the test ticket • Launch Test Delivery Client software and login as the “John Doe” student using the • information on the test ticket If the application launches and you can see the welcome screen, then the application have been setup correctly.
Test Delivery Client Setup – Standard
In order for the TDC to work properly and deliver an assessment, the following conditions must be met on each workstation: Appropriate versions of AIR (or Flash, on the Mac) and the Java Runtime Environment must be installed and runnable by the logged-in user during testing.
The Test Delivery Client must be installed, and the Test Delivery executable must be runnable by the logged-in user during testing.
This executable must not be prevented from executing other processes, specifically java.exe.
The java executable must not be prevented from executing other processes.
The java executable must be able to make HTTP/HTTPS connections on ports 80/443 to *.ctb.com addresses.
The java executable must be able to bind and listen on TCP port 12345. The java component uses this port to receive requests from the Flash UI component.
The logged-in user during testing must have write access to [TDC installation location] and subfolders.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom
Custom Installer Options
Several options Option 1: Install from Workstation Option 2: Install from Server Option 3: Install from Workstation with Content on the Server
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 1
Custom Installer – Option 1: Install from Workstation
Download the TDC Client executable link to the local workstation desktop. Download and Add Content to a local workstation folder (determined by site).
Right click on Executable link and choose to “Create a Shortcut.” Right click on Shortcut and choose Properties.
Edit Shortcut “Target” by adding “Configuration Switches” for proxy (if site required) and Content folder location (added in 2nd step above.) Double click shortcut to install (TDC), content and launch TDC.
Verify few workstations by logging in to the Test using a fake account from the TAS Training Site.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 1
Custom Installer - Option 1: Install from Workstation
A) Place executable, shortcut and content on a workstation. B) Use shortcut to launch the testing client.
Operating System Platform WINDOWS
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
MAC
10.7, 10.8 Intel only
LINUX
Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04
Live Links https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.exe
https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.zip
https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.bin
1. Click the appropriate link above 2. Choose to Save executable to desktop.
3. Choose Close.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 1
Custom Installer - Option 1: Install from Workstation
4. Create a content folder on the workstation. (example: EarlyStressContent).
5. Add the test content into the workstation content folder you just created.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 1
Custom Installer - Option 1: Install from Workstation
6. Next, right click on the test delivery client exe and create a shortcut. 8. Next, right click on the shortcut and choose properties. You can set the configuration points for the application for proxy and content.
7. Now there are 2 OAS TDC icons on the desktop
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 1
Custom Installer - Option 1: Install from Workstation
8. Add configuration points for Proxy (if applicable at site) and Content Choose to apply, save and close the shortcut.
Content Only
"C:\Documents and Settings\[your_computer]\Desktop\OAS.exe" /content=C:\Test_Content
Proxy and Content
"C:\Documents and Settings\[your_computer]\Desktop\OAS.exe" /proxy=[domain]\[user]:[password]@hostname: port /content=C:\Test_Content It is not necessary to name the content folder Test_Content. This is just an example. You will use this folder for all content.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 1
Custom Installer - Option 1: Install from Workstation
9. Students will click on the shortcut to run the application. On first run, the shortcut will access the executable and locally install the TDC software, grab the content from the location you indicated and copy to the objectbank folder on the workstation, set proxy (if you added to the configuration) and launch the TDC. The student can then begin the test.
Login … Begin Test… **Note - You can copy the content folder and shortcut you created, along with the TDC executable to other testing workstations rather than repeat these steps on all machines.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 2
Custom Installer – Option 2: Install from Server
Download the TDC Client executable to a server. Download and Add Content to a folder on the server. (determined by site).
Right click on Executable link and choose to “Create a Shortcut.” Right click on Shortcut and choose Properties.
Edit Shortcut “Target” by adding “Configuration Switches” for proxy (if site required) and Content folder location (added in 2 nd step above.) Push Shortcut Executable to all Testing Workstations.
Double click shortcut at workstation to install TDC, content and launch TDC.
Verify few workstations by logging in to the Test using a fake account.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 2
Custom Installer – Option 2: Install from Server
A) Place executable, shortcut and content on a server. B) Copy the shortcut to the workstations. C) Use shortcut to launch the testing client.
Operating System Platform WINDOWS
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
MAC
10.7, 10.8 Intel only
LINUX
Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04
Live Links https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.exe
https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.zip
https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.bin
1. Click the appropriate link above 2. Choose to Save executable to server.
3. Choose Close.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 2
Custom Installer – Option 2: Install from Server
4. Create a content folder on the server. (example: EarlyStressContent).
5. Add the test content into the server content folder you just created.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 2
Custom Installer – Option 2: Install from Server
6. Next, right click on the test delivery client exe and create a shortcut. 7. Now there are 2 TDC icons on the Server 8. Next, right click on the shortcut and choose properties. You can set the configuration points for the application for proxy and content.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 2
Custom Installer – Option 2: Install from Server
9. Add configuration points for Proxy (if applicable at site) and Content .
Content Only
" \\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\ OAS.exe” /content=\\ Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\Test_Content
Proxy and Content "
\\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\OAS.exe
” /proxy=[domain]\[user]:[password]@hostname: port /content=\\ Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\Test_Content 10. Choose to apply, save and close the shortcut. UNC/Mapped Drives are ok to use in the configuration. It is not necessary to name the content folder Test_Content. This is just an example. You will use this folder for all content.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 2
Custom Installer – Option 2: Install from Server
11. The Server should now contain a Content Folder, OAS.exe and Shortcut to OAS.exe. Copy the Shortcut to all testing workstations.
Note – It is not necessary to name the content folder Test_Content. This is just an example. You will use this folder for all content.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 2
Custom Installer – Option 2: Install from Server
12. Students will click on the shortcut to run the application. On first run, the shortcut will access the executable from the server, locally install the TDC software, grab the content from the location you indicated and copy to the objectbank folder on the workstation, set proxy (if you added to the configuration) and launch the TDC. The student can then begin the test. On subsequent runs, the application will verify the content and only download locally if newer content exists on the server.
Login … Begin Test…
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 3
Custom Installer - Option 3: Workstation Install. Content on Server
Download the TDC Client executable link to a workstation. Download and Add Content to a folder on the server. (determined by site).
Right click on Executable link on workstation and choose to “Create a Shortcut.” Right click on Shortcut and choose Properties.
Edit Shortcut “Target” by adding “Configuration Switches” for proxy (if site required) and Content folder location (added in 2 nd step above.) Copy Shortcut and Executable to all Testing Workstations.
Double click shortcut at workstation to install Test Delivery Client (TDC), content and launch TDC.
Verify few workstations by logging in to the Test using an Test Account.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 3
Custom Installer - Option 3: Workstation Install. Content on Server
A) Place executable and shortcut on workstations. B) Place content on a server,.
D) Push shortcut out to all testing workstations.
E) Use shortcut to launch the testing client.
C) Pre-set the configuration on the shortcut before you copy to workstations.
Operating System Platform WINDOWS
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
MAC
10.7, 10.8 Intel only
LINUX
Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04
Live Links https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.exe
https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.zip
https://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/OAS.bin
1. Click the appropriate link above 2. Choose to Save executable to desktop.
3. Choose Close.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 3
Custom Installer - Option 3: Workstation Install. Content on Server
4. Create a content folder on the SERVER. (example: Create a content folder on the desktop).
5. Add the test content into the SERVER content folder you just created.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 3
Custom Installer - Option 3: Workstation Install. Content on Server
6. Next, right click on the test delivery client exe and create a shortcut. 8. Next, right click on the shortcut and choose properties. You can set the configuration points for the application for proxy and content.
7. Now there are 2 TDC icons on the desktop
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 3
Custom Installer - Option 3: Workstation Install. Content on Server
8. Add configuration points for Proxy (if applicable at site) and Content.
9. Choose to apply, save and close the shortcut. Content Only "C:\Documents and Settings\[your_computer]\Desktop\OAS.exe" /content=\\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\Test_Content Proxy and Content "C:\Documents and Settings\[your_computer]\Desktop\OAS.exe" /proxy=[domain]\[user]:[password]@hostname: port /content=\\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\Test_Content
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Custom Option 3
Custom Installer - Option 3: Workstation Install. Content on Server
9. Students will click on the shortcut to run the application. On first run, the shortcut will access the executable and locally install the TDC software, grab the content from the location you indicated and copy to the objectbank folder on the workstation, set proxy (if you added to the configuration) and launch the TDC. The student can then begin the test.
Login … Begin Test… **Note - You can copy the content folder and shortcut you created, along with the TDC executable to other testing workstations rather than repeat these steps on all machines.
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Test Delivery Client Setup Custom Option
Install the TDC – Custom Launch Server
Local server where content source resides.
Local server where TDC EXE resides.
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Test Delivery Client Setup Custom Option
Install the TDC – Custom Launch Server
Local server where content source resides Local server where TDC EXE resides.
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Test Delivery Client Setup – Access Help
Custom Installer – How to Access “Help” How to Access Help
Create a shortcut from the Testing Executable. Add /help as the switch.
Help Options Double clicking the shortcut will display the below help options.
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Test Delivery Client Setup Verify – Custom
Custom Installer – Verify Setup on a few workstations
• • • Launch Test Delivery Client software.
Login using a fake login from the (OAS) training site. If the application launches and login completes, then the application and content have been setup correctly.
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Download TDC App from Apple Store
**Available Nov 25th
Visit Apple Store. •An Apple ID is required to use the app store.
Locate and Download the TDC app.
•Search in Education apps.
•Name – OAS GA
iPad Setup
Install TDC App with Content Install the TDC app.
Content • Content is included with the app download; the EOC Winter Operational & Practice Test content.. Launch TDC, Guided Access, Allow Client Access, Verify Install • • Disable Assistive Touch Turn on Guided Access and enter Passcode • Launch the TDC app.
Launch Guided Access and enter a passcode.
•The app will auto set landscape lock.
•Adjust settings as needed Download (free) Verify the Install: •Login using a Demo Test ticket.
•Allow TDC app access to photo gallery.
•If the application launches and login completes, then the application has been setup correctly.
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iPad Setup
Guided Access Information (from Apple iPad ® user guide) http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPad_User_Guide.pdf
Use Guided Access: (per Apple) Guided Access limits iPad® [use] to a single app, and lets you control which app features are available. Disable the iPad® hardware buttons.
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User Accounts (Key Differences)
• •
DEMO Account to Complete Site Readiness/Certification Activities
– Existing Login credentials to access https://oas.ctb.com
– All Districts & School names appended with the word DEMO – Fake Students created for every school – Download and Install TDC Client (Standard or Custom) – Download and Install DEMO content package.
– Schedule DEMO Tests, Launch Client and Complete Workstation Readiness
Operational Account to take the GA Milestones Winter EOC Online Test
– Login credentials to access https://oas.ctb.com
(November 12 th ) – Download and Install TDC Client (Standard and Custom) – Download and Install FINAL Operational Test content package.
– Perform Final Workstation Check.
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RTS – Readiness Panel
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For a Positive Testing Experience…
Screen savers/power management set to a longer timeout Restore software (Deep Freeze, etc.) configured to retain test data after reboot Restrict when possible intensive bandwidth use during testing (VoIP, Payroll, Drop box) DO NOT stream educational content during testing.
All other applications closed on testing machines during the test Laptop protocol – Use AC power, wired access, wireless check Anti-virus software full scans scheduled after testing hours For a Positive Testing Experience… Whitelist *.ctb.com (or CTB IPs if applicable)
Student Experience – Lost Network
• • • • •
Lost connectivity
Wait screen notification (60 seconds) Option to exit after retry Proctor alert Graphical indicator of network retry Zero time log back into test
1. Connectivity between workstation and CTB server disrupted. 2. Attempts to Reconnect to Test for 60 seconds 3. Failure to reconnect after 60 seconds – “Exit Test” Successful reconnection within 60 seconds – Test automatically resumes
Online Testing Support Resources
Test Coordinators
• Students locked out of the system before completing the test
CTB.com/ga
• Technology documentation • Troubleshooting Guide
CTB Support
• Questions about site readiness • Technical issues that do not appear to be local • Issues creating/obtaining user accounts for the system • Assistance with application functions
DOE
• Testing policies and procedures 4/25/2020 66
Managing Online Testing Issues
Resolution Approach
• Contact GADOE • Local Site Collaboration /Troubleshooting • LAN / WAN / ISP • Bandwidth intensive applications • CTB Customer Service Assistance • General TAS / TDC functionality questions/ issues 4/25/2020 67
Resources
Administration Policies and Procedures Assistance Georgia Department of Education
-Dr. Mary Nesbit-McBride, Assessment
Specialist 404-232-1207 [email protected]
-Dr. Robert McLeod, Assessment Specialist
404-656-2589 [email protected]
Michael Huneke, Assessment Specialist 404-232-1208 [email protected]
EOC Support CTB/Georgia Help Desk [email protected]
http://www.ctb.com/ga 8532 or http://www.ctb.com/netca ster/categoryIndex.html?dir
ectoryId=8413&categoryId= Website:
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum Instruction-and Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx
Phone: 866-282-2249 Hours of Operation: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm EST
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Looking Ahead
Test Delivery Client and Demo Content – Available using Demo User Accounts Choose the Best Installation Method for your site Verify Workstation Readiness.
Mark RTS “Readiness Progress” entry for Checkpoint 2 Final Test Content – Practice & Operational Schedule and Administer Practice Test starting Nov 12 th CTB staff resources are available to support installation and troubleshooting Slide 69
Q & A
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Winter EOC & Spring Mid-Month Online Test
Thank you for your participation!
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