DISTRICT AND SCHOOL ASSESSMENT & TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR ONLINE

TESTING WEBINAR

FEBRUARY 7 AND 9, 2012

Washington Online Testing

OSPIOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Webinar Protocol

All participant’s microphones are automatically muted to eliminate background noise.

All participants may submit questions during the presentation by using the Questions Box on the GotoWebinar toolbar.

Questions will be addressed throughout the presentation.

This presentation is available:• Washington Testing website, under the Online Testing

Webinars (http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx)

• WA eDIRECT site, under Documents (https://wa.drcedirect.com)

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Agenda3

IntroductionsOnline Testing

OverviewSystem OverviewWA eDIRECTDownloading Test

EngineSystem Readiness

CheckSoftware UpdatesLocal Caching

Service (LCS)

LCS Client Configuration

LCS Student ResponsesOnline Guides and

ManualsStudent DemosOnline Tools Training

(OTTs)Public OTT ApplicationMark Your CalendarsContact InformationQuestions

Introductions

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

Data Recognition Corporation (DRC)• Vendor for the Measurements of Students

Progress (MSP), the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) and the End-of-Course Exams (EOC)

• Online testing vendor for MSP• Program Management Team

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Testing Window: April 25 – June 1, 2012Reading and Mathematics grades 3 – 8Science grades 5 and 8Your school(s) has registered for one or more

grade/content areas (check with your DAC).Item types and estimated testing times similar to

paper/pencil tests.New Student Demos and Online Tools Training

(OTT/Tutorials) are currently available for reading, mathematics and science.

Updated System Requirements posted http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/OnlineTesting.aspx

Management ToolsSystem RequirementsOnline Testing Overview

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Student MachineWeb Browser

System Overview

System Readiness

Check

Online Tools Training

WA MSP Online

WA eDIRECT

= Used by Technology Coordinator

= Used by Student

LCS Manager Page

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Student Demo

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• Web portal used for the Washington MSP Online Administration

• Used by District Technology Coordinators for the distribution of WA MSP Online Assessment software (INSIGHT), OTTs and Demos

• Used by District Assessment Coordinators for access to Test Setup tools and Demos/OTTs

• Used by DACs to set up additional users• Users granted access to WA eDIRECT will

be notified of their access through DRC email

• Permissions-based system

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District Assessment Coordinators have access to all their district and school data.

School Assessment Coordinators have access to all their school data.

Download Test Engine (available now)Add new students for online testing (access begins

April 11th)Edit limited student demographic information (access

begins April 11th)Print Test Tickets – beginning April 18th Detailed training scheduled

• eDIRECT Training for DAC/SAC – TBD• Proctor Training – TBD

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• District Assessment and Technology Coordinators and District Security Managers (DSMs) received login information via DRC email

• eDIRECT link: https://wa.drcedirect.com/• Click on “Log On” in upper right corner

Downloading Test Engine9

• Under Test Setup/General Information the downloads will be available.• Windows, Mac and Linux installers

• NOTE: Mac installation requires a reboot of each computer once download is complete

• Local Caching Service (LCS) • Step-by-Step instructions posted on

http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/ OnlineTesting.aspx

Downloading Test Engine continued

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System Readiness Check11

• Runs as part of the installation

• Can be run afterwards or on demand for debugging purposes

Software Updates12

• The student test engine is capable of automatically updating itself with the latest version.

• There is an Automatic Update property that is set initially on the software installation, and can also be modified through the System Readiness Check application.

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Software Updates continued13

• If Automatic Updates are enabled, the student interface software will check the version each time the application is started.• If an update is necessary, it will

download and install automatically.• The updates do not require

administrative rights.

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Software Updates continued14

• If Automatic Updates are disabled, the student interface software will not check the version when the application is started.• When a student tries to log into a test, they will be notified

they are not on the latest version and will not be able to continue.

• The software will need to be updated manually by getting the latest version from WA eDIRECT and reinstalling.

• You can run the System Readiness Check application at any time to see if you have the latest version.

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Local Caching Service (LCS)15

• A Local Caching Service runs on a server within your local network

• Increases reliability by caching student responses when Internet connection fails

• Reduces Internet traffic by caching test content

• Use of an LCS is highly recommended whenever possible

• Installed using an installation wizard• The installer requires administrative rights

on computers• Updates are automatic

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LCS Client Configuration16

• The student interface must be configured to use an LCS

• An LCS can be configured during the software installation, and can also be modified through the System Readiness Check application

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LCS Student Responses17

• Student Responses are sent to LCS if Internet connection is dropped

• Responses will be automatically transmitted by LCS every 15 minutes

• Responses can be manually transmitted

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• Spring 2012 Assessment Coordinator’s Manual (ACM)• Includes step-by-step instructions for online

administrations • Delivered in district by February 7th

• Directions for Administration (DFA)• Online directions are included in the Spring 2012

MSP DFA• Provide information for test preparation and test

administrator directions for testing day• Must be reviewed prior to online test administration. • Delivered in district in mid-March

Online Guides and Manuals18

Reading and Mathematics, grades 3 – 8, and Science, grades 5 and 8• 20 minute interactive demonstration• Customized for each grade and content area• Required for all students testing online• Familiarizes students with the testing engine• Demonstrates login process, navigation, and

tools• Encourage parents, School Boards, PTA’s, etc.

to review

Student Demos19

Reading and Mathematics, grades 3 – 8, and Science, grades 5 and 8• Required for all students testing online• Students practice with username/passwords

(no test tickets needed)• Students practice with different item types• Students practice with tools• Visual accommodations available• Encourage families to participate

Online Tools Training (OTTs)

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Public OTT Application

Publically available software for practicing the Online Tools Training

Link to Public OTT: http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/OnlineTesting.aspx

Should not be installed in schoolsNot supported by WA Online

Customer Service

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eDIRECT – 3 Tier Release• January 20th Releaseo District assessment coordinators received

username and passwords from DRC. o Access to Test Engine download and Demos

April 11th Release• DACs have access to User Administration to

create school username and passwords• Access to student demographic data to verify

informationApril 18th Release• Test Tickets available for printing

Mark Your Calendars22

Training Webinars• District and School Coordinator Training

o TBD• eDIRECT for DAC/SAC

o TBD• Proctor Training

o TBD

Spring 2012 online test window – April 25 to June 1

Mark Your Calendars continued

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Contact Information

For all support issues

OSPI Assessment Hotline Mailbox

online.assessment@k12.wa.us

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Questions

This presentation along with a FAQ document will be available:• Washington Testing website, under the

Online Testing Webinars http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/

default.aspx

• WA eDIRECT site, under Documents https://wa.drcedirect.com

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