Transcript Technology Transition PPT

MAKING THE TRANSITION TO
COMPUTER-BASED ASSESSMENTS
PARCC GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012
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Planning for Readiness
TECHNICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
LEARNING
INFRASTRUCTURE
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Standards
Curriculum
Pedagogy
Instructional Materials
Opportunity to Learn
Professional Development
Formative and Summative
Assessments
• Data Analysis
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Devices and Networks
Bandwidth
Accessibility
Security
Interoperability
Data Storage and Reporting
Tech Support
User Training
Systems Testing
Technical Infrastructure Readiness
• Current Practices in Computer-Based Assessment
– Results of the June 2011 SETDA Survey
• Baseline Infrastructure Inventory and Gap Analysis
– Tech Readiness Tool
• Challenges to Readiness by 2014-2015
– Perennial and Emerging
• Strategies for Building Capacity
– Lessons from the Field
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State Educational Technology
Directors Association
• Ten-year old national, non-profit member
association
• Serve, support, and represent all 50+ state
directors (SEA leadership) for educational
technology
• Forum for:
– Research and best practices
– Inter-state collaboration
– Professional development
– Public-private partnerships
– State-federal relations
– www.assess4ed.net
SETDA Report: Technology Requirements for
Large-Scale Computer-Based and Online
Assessment: Current Status and Issues
PARCC/Smarter Balanced
Technology Readiness Tool
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Beginning to Measure Local
Infrastructure Readiness
1. Computers & other devices
 Minimum system requirements
2. Ratio of devices to test-takers
 Including testing window and session scheduling
3. Network and infrastructure
 Bandwidth, network utilization, size of content
4. Personnel (staffing & training)
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Initial Data Collection – Spring 2012
Technology Readiness Tool Parameters to be
Collected in Spring 2012
Parameter
Collection Method
Device Specifications Readiness
Auto
Processor
(Type/Speed/Capacity)
Auto
Resolution
Monitor/Display size
Supported Browsers
Wireless connection?
Type of Device
Auto
Auto
Survey
Auto
Survey
Survey
Device-to-Tester Readiness
Number of devices
Number of testers
Length of testing window in
school days
Number of sessions/day
Ratio of devices/testers/sessions
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Parameter
Collection Method
Network Infrastructure Readiness
Operating System
Memory
Technology Readiness Tool Parameters to be
Collected in Spring 2012
Calculation
Survey
Maximum size of test (data to
be downloaded)
Estimated Internet Bandwidth
Available
Estimated Maximum Network
Speed
Estimated Network Utilization
Number of wireless access
points/school
Ratio: wireless devices to
access points/school
Maximum number of
simultaneous testers
Available bandwidth for
maximum number of testers
Survey
Staff & Personnel Readiness
Survey
Calculation
Survey Question: Categories of
Concerns/Problems
Survey
Survey
Survey
Survey
Survey
Calculation
Survey
Calculation
Survey
Data Collection Windows
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Spring
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March – June
Reports available
July 2012
Fall 2012
September –
December
Reports available
January 2013
Spring
2013
January – April
Reports available
May 2013
Fall 2013
September –
December
Reports available
January 2014
Spring
2014
January – April
Reports available
May 2014
Summer
2014
June – August
Reports available
September 2014
State & Local Participation
• State Readiness Coordinators (SRCs)
• Serve as primary point of contact for working with Pearson
and the consortia
• Communicate regularly to Local Educational Agencies
(LEAs) including technology personnel
• Facilitate training of LEA technology personnel
• Answer questions from LEA personnel
• LEA Staff
• Upload or enter data for each school
• Communicate when they are “finished” with data
entry for a particular readiness assessment window
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Report modules open April 9, 2012
Getting •Results
• Many specifications still TBD
• Reports will be available for the different dimensions
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Data Collection Window #1
March 20-June 14
• Emphasis on baseline inventory over full gap analysis
• Different models for roll out and data input
• Most states defined a pilot period with limited initial
deployment
• States report tool functioning largely as planned
• Training materials and user support mechanisms being
revised based on early use
• Next Step: planning for Window 1 data analysis and
reporting (July), messaging around results (topic for
June Governing Board)
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Challenges
• Broadband
– Longer term fix
• Devices
– Old/new
– Shorter term fix
• Networks
– Unequal distribution
– More wireless
– Shorter term fix
• Data accuracy
• Data interoperability
Challenges
• Communications
– Representative team
– Roll out of tool
– Messaging per window
• Pro. Development
– SRCs
– Tech support
– Test admin
– Teachers
– Administrators
– CCSS vs. RTTA
• Curriculum & Instruction
− Teaching with the
Common Core
− Teaching with
technology
− Instructional materials
alignment
− Practice with new
assessment types
− Interpreting new
formative data
Strategies
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Leveraging Economies of Scale
Flexibilities in Existing State Aid/Spending
Public-Private Partnerships
Dedicated State Funding
Developing a Task Force and/or State
Technology Plan
• Changes in Online/Blended Learning
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Dedicated State Funding
Proposed Technology Bond in Rhode Island
– Bond will invest $20 million over next three years
– Aims to improve classroom and building
infrastructure
– Incorporated into the governor’s budget, currently
awaiting legislative approval
– There was strong state leadership to
prepare and present this Bond to the
governor and to legislative leaders
Developing a Task Force and/or
State Technology Plan
Idaho Technology Task Force
– Created as a result of Senate Bill 1184
– Objectives were to study and develop plans for:
• Online course requirements
• 1:1 mobile devices
• Improved classroom technology
• Professional development
– Helped provide vision, leadership, and
direction for the state to move forward
with statewide 1:1 plans
State Highlight: Alabama
Alabama’s ACCESS Distance Learning Initiative
–After former Governor Bob Riley’s Task Force on
Distance Learning, launched initiative to expand
access to digital learning courses across the state
–Dedicated state funding of $20 million per year
–Coordinated procurements to maximize
program funding
–Organizing joint E-Rate application for all
school districts to help deliver
broadband connectivity to all 371 high
schools and 133 central district offices
State Highlight: Maine
Maine’s Learning Technology Initiative
–Coordinated procurements cost $242 per
seat per year, compared to $500 or $600
–Includes devices, software, warranty,
support, repairs, professional development, asset
management, and replacements
–Also using statewide procurements for Internet
access
–Between state funds and E-Rate, schools do not
pay anything for Internet access
Key Lessons
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Clear, Consistent, and Intentional Planning
State Leadership and Support
Intra-State Education Agency Coordination
Clear and Ongoing Communications
Technology for Instruction and Assessment
One Size Does Not Fit All