OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONDivision of Assessment and Student Information

Online MSP Testing In-Depth Technology TrainingJanuary 13, 2014

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Webinar Protocol

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Introductions

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Data Recognition Corporation (DRC)

Vendor for MSP, HSPE, and EOCs Online testing vendor for MSP Program Management Team/Online Technical Customer Support

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Agenda

General Terms and Definitions Enhancements for 2014 DRC INSIGHT Technology User Guide System and Network Requirements Software Downloads Testing Site Manager (TSM) Installation and Getting Started

Caching Services (Content and Response) Technology Tools (Ping Activity and Load Simulation Tool)

Test Engine Installation – Windows, Mac, Linux Test Engine/TSM Configuration

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Agenda

Software Updates System Readiness Check Capacity Estimator Technology Readiness Checklist Tutorials and Online Tools Trainings (OTTs) Before and During Online Testing Upcoming Training Contact Information Resources

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General Terms and Definitions

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Enhancements for 2014

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DRC INSIGHT Technology User Guide

Technology User Guide includes: Installation Instructions System and Network Requirements System Readiness Guidance Troubleshooting tips Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find the Technology User Guide: OSPI website:

http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/OnlineTesting.aspx eDIRECT under “Documents”

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System Requirements

Student Test Engine and Testing Site Manager (TSM) Windows XP (SP3)/Vista/7/8.1 Mac OS 10.6.8 through 10.9 Linux Ubuntu 12.04 & 12.04.1 – 32- or 64-bit with Gnome 3.4 with Unityshell Processor: 1 Ghz minimum Memory: 512 MB minimum; 1 GB or more recommended Display: 9.5+ inch monitors with a resolution of at least 800 x 600 Connectivity: Able to connect to the Internet

Note: Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) is not supported to run the TSM software— you must use IE8 or higher or the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari

Security: Lockdown capability

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System Requirements

eDIRECT Most popular browsers: Safari 4.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 7.0 – 9.0,

Chrome, Mozilla Firefox 3.6 or 6.0 or higher Minimum browser window width of 1024 pixels (1024 x 768) Accept cookies Accept emails from the @datarecognitioncorp.com domain

Student Tutorials Most popular browsers: Safari 4.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 7.0 – 9.0,

Chrome, Mozilla Firefox 3.6 or 6.0 or higher Updated graphics drivers with screen resolution 800 x 600 Flash Plug-in Sound card for audio portion

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Network Requirements

Network Connectivity Workstations Firewalls White list the URL’s

https://wa-insight.drcedirect.com http://wa-insight-client.drcedirect.com http://wbte.drcedirect.com

Wireless Networking Desktop Monitoring

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Software Downloads

Downloads available TODAY, January 13 within eDIRECT https://wa.drcedirect.com Test Setup–General Information–Downloads OSPI Website:

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

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Testing Site Manager (TSM)

Firewall

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TSM Installation

Downloads available TODAY, January 13 within eDIRECT If the port is already being used: <installation dir>/apache-

tomcat-7.0.40/conf/server.xml

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TSM – Getting Started

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TSM – Content Caching

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TSM – Response Caching

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TSM – Ping Activity

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TSM – Ping Activity

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TSM – Load Simulation Testing

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TSM – Load Simulation Testing

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TSM – Load Simulation Testing

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Test Engine Installation

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Test Engine\TSM Configuration

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Test Engine\TSM Configuration

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Software Updates

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System Readiness Check

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Capacity Estimator

Test Setup–General Information–Downloads

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Technology Readiness Checklist

Technology Readiness Checklist Action required by Friday, April 11 Helps prepare for a successful

online testing experience

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Tutorials and Online Tools Trainings (OTTs)

Online Tools Trainings (OTTs)Part of the operational test installation package In eDIRECT go to Test Setup/General Information/Downloads

Tutorial Installation In eDIRECT go to Test Setup/General Information/Tutorials

Public Link OSPI website at

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

Not recommended for schools - only contains the OTTs and not the operational test

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Before and During Online Testing

Before Testing Review the DRC INSIGHT Online Learning System Technology User Guide. Uninstall the old TSM (or LCS) software Uninstall the old INSIGHT software Install the new TSM software Install the new INSIGHT software Start the TSM and ‘name’ it using following naming convention:

district+school+location in building Complete a System Readiness Check on each testing computer

During Testing On the first day of testing, verify that all tests display a status of Up to Date

in the TSM During testing, monitor student responses on the TSM

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Upcoming Training

Assessment Coordinator Training: March 7, 2014 Coordinator/Proctor Training: March 20 and 24, 2014

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January 13 Release

The following downloads will be available todaySecure Browser: Windows and Mac (except 10.9)Testing Site Manager (TSM): Windows, Mac (except 10.9) and

LinuxCapacity EstimatorOnline Tools Training (OTTs): Reading, Science and Math

(grades 3 – 4 only)Tutorials: Reading and Math grades 3 – 8, Science grades 5

and 8Documents Posted in eDIRECT

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Later Release

The following downloads will be available at a later date. We will communicate to all districts once we have specific release dates:Secure Browser: Mac 10.9 only and LinuxTesting Site Manager (TSM): Mac 10.9 only Online Tools Training (OTTs): Math grades 5 - 8Documents Posted in eDIRECT

DRC INSIGHT Technology User Guide – updated version with Linux Secure Browser release

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Contact Information

For all support issues

OSPI Assessment Inbox

assessment@k12.wa.us

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Resources

FAQ document

Audio Version

Online Testing Webinars

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