CoreLink Online Testing Readiness Training

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1 Welcome CoreLink Online Testing Readiness Training Spring 2014 Webinar Training Sessions: Calls will be operator assisted. Submit questions through the chat window. Conference Call information Provided in webinar confirmation .

2 Agenda Slide 2 Panelist Introductions Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations Roles and Responsibilities Technology Preparation for CoreLink Online Testing Support Contacts, QA

3 Welcome Slide 3 Indiana Department of Education Michele Walker, Director, Office of Student Assessment Lori Weber, Assistant Director of Student Assessment Elizabeth Andrews, Assessment Specialist Ben Kemp, Assessment Specialist CTB/McGraw-Hill Shiva Doreswamy, Portfolio Manager Cece Robinson, Program Coordinator Donna Hyland, Online Implementations

4 Session Goals Session Goals Slide 4 CoreLink Content Installation Test Administration System CoreLink Test Delivery Client (TDC) Installation Session Goals Support and Troubleshooting

5 ComonTerminology Slide 5 Common Terminology CoreLink Online TDC The student testing client that supports Technology Enhanced (TE) items, such as multiple correct answer and drag-and-drop. TE Items Technology Enhanced test items that support student interaction such as multiple correct answer and dragand-drop.

6 2014 Online Tests CoreLink Online Slide 6 CoreLink Online Test Administration Key Points CoreLink Grades 3-8 CoreLink TDC Client Install Different Desktop ICON CoreLink Content Test Window Not Available on ipad

7 Milestones Slide 7 Current Milestones CoreLink Online TDC Software Test Delivery Client (TDC) Installer Release Dates March 24 CoreLink Online Test Content Release March 24 Training & QA Webinars CoreLink Online Test Sessions Created and Available: Practice Test Window: Operational Test Window: * CoreLink Examiners Manual will be delivered by April 4th March 19 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. ET March 20 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. ET April 8 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. ET April 15 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. ET April 7 April 7 May 23 May 5* May 23 *Test Tickets will be set to begin early April 28

8 CoreLink Online Program Overview Slide 8 Student testing software (TDC) Lock down browser Student Testing Software Installed on Workstations Test Delivery Client (TDC) Student data management Test assignments Testing status Test Administration System (TAS) Administrative Tool Accessed via Internet

9 Test Delivery Client (TDC) IN CoreLink Online Assessment CoreLink Test Delivery Client (TDC) Student testing software Lock-down browser Online Tools/Accommodations Standard can be installed in addition to the ISTEP+ TDC Different install path, different objectbank folder Slide 9

10 Corporation Technology Coordinator Role Corp Tech Coor Role Slide 10 Before Test Support schools during testing After Test Download and install CoreLink TDC client and content Report issues to CTB support, if applicable Follow up with Corporation Test Coordinator regarding online testing experience Conduct final workstation check The CoreLink Online TDC (Test Delivery Client) will not be available in the ISTEP+ Online Sandbox or the live TAS. The CoreLink TDC will be made available via a download link. CoreLink Test Content will be available in ISTEP+ Online Sandbox and live TAS

11 Corporation Test Coordinator (CTC) Role Corp Test Coor Role Before Test Attend CTB training Train STC Distribute Examiner s Manuals Ensure IT staff completed site readiness tasks Manage student data During Test Supervise tasks performed by STC Check status on testing completions After Test Ensure test tickets are securely destroyed Follow up with Corporation Technology Coordinator regarding online testing experience Review/update test preassignments if applicable (CTC or STC) Schedule additional practice tests, if needed Print test tickets and provide to the school (CTC or STC) Review local assessment schedule (IDOE has sample testing schedules.) Slide 11

12 CoreLink Online TDC Student Tools Student Tools TDC Slide 12 Blocking Ruler Eraser Highlighter Manipulatives (protractor, ruler, calculator) Mark for Later Review Option (Answer choice) Eliminator

13 Test Creation Test Creation Slide 13 CoreLink Online CTB By April 7: Create tests and assign students using barcode data Two practice test opportunities per student One grade level operational test per student Corps/Schools Before Testing Begins (Practice and/or Operational): Add any additional new students into TAS; assign new students to existing tests or create new tests as needed

14 Tech Prep W orkstation Prep Slide 14 Technology Preparation for Online Testing Workstation Installation Check Workstation Prep Install the CoreLink Online Test Delivery Client (Standard and Custom)

15 Workstation Prep Existing ISTEP TDC Install Currently installed on testing workstations. No need to uninstall the current client. Objectbank folder is specific to ISTEP+ content. CoreLink Install Standard option can be installed along with the current standard ISTEP+ Multiple- Choice TDC. Objectbank folder is specific to CoreLink. Different install path (Standard). Different desktop icon. Standard and Custom Installation. Slide 15

16 Tech Prep W orkstation Prep Slide 16 Technology Preparation for Online testing Workstation Installation Check Workstation Prep Install the CoreLink Online Test Delivery Client (Standard and Custom)

17 Workstation Prep TDC Installation Workstation Prep - Considerations

18 CoreLink Workstation Minimum TDC Requirements Prep Minimum TDC Requirements Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Tablet, Thin Client* (*example: NComputing) Windows MAC OS X Linux ipad2 or newer Windows XP SP3 Lion 10.7 (Intel) Fedora Rel.17 (Red Hat) Not Supported Windows Vista SP1 Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel) OpenSUSE 12.2 Windows 7 & 7 SP1 Ubuntu 12.1 Windows 8.0 Processor / RAM Requirements 1.3 GHz Processor 1.8 GHz Processor 1.3 GHz Processor Not Supported 1 GB RAM* 2 GB RAM (min.) 4 GB recommended 1 GB RAM* 2 GB RAM (min.) 4 GB recommended 1 GB RAM* 2 GB RAM (min.) 4 GB recommended 1 GB disk space available 1 GB disk space available 1 GB disk space available Screen Size / Resolution Screen 10-inch class, Resolution x 768 Minimum color display: 256 colors (8-bit) Required Ancillary Software** Not Supported Java (JRE) Java (JRE) & Safari 2.0 Java (JRE) Not Supported *RAM - 2 GB RAM is the minimum for the best student experience. The client should operate on machines with 1 GB RAM but performance will be slower on some question types. **Adobe Air and Flash are not required for this TDC client. Flash may be needed for MP3 files. Slide 18

19 Workstation Prep Required Ancillary Software Prep Minimum TDC Requirements Slide 19 Windows Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 (32 bit) Windows 7 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8.0 (64 bit) MAC OS X Lion Mountain Lion Linux Fedora Rel.17 (Red Hat) OpenSUSE 12.2 Ubuntu 12.1 Java (JRE) 1.7.0_ _ _ _ _ _ _31 (standard) 1.7.0_51 (custom) 1.7.0_ _ _ _ _ _51 ** Java Runtime Environment JRE Operating Systems: PC, MAC, LINUX Supported JRE Versions. Adobe Air and Flash are not required to support the CoreLink Test Delivery Client. Flash may still be needed in order to play MP3 files on the local workstation but is no longer required by this version of the TDC client. Air, Flash and Java are still required by the ISTEP+ Test Delivery Client. ** If newer versions are released, CTB will require a period of time for testing to certify for use with the Test Delivery Client.

20 Tech Prep W orkstation Prep Slide 20 Technology Preparation for Online testing Workstation Installation Check Workstation Prep Install the CoreLink Online Test Delivery Client (Standard and Custom)

21 Install the TDC Standard 4 Elements Slide 21 Install Launch CoreLink TDC Standard Installer Process Configure Load

22 Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Install Standard Install - PC Standard Install - MAC Standard Install - Linux INSTALL - Download the PC version of the TDC standard installer to workstation. Begin the install process (follow prompts). INSTALL - Download the MAC version of the TDC standard installer to workstation. Begin the install process (follow prompts). INSTALL - Download the Linux version of the TDC standard installer to workstation. Begin the install process (follow prompts). CONFIGURE - Proxy credentials in the proxy.properties file if authentication required at site. File location: authentication [Installation location]\ctb\isteponline Assessment\etc. Use notepad to configure. Save. LOAD - Content files to objectbank folder. Delete zip package. [Installation location]\ctb\isteponline Assessment\data\objectbank LAUNCH - Click on Online Assessment Shortcut. TDC should launch. This workstation is now ready for online testing. CONFIGURE - Proxy credentials In the proxy.properties file if authentication required at site. File location: Macintosh - HD/Applications/ISTEPOnlineAss essment/etc. LOAD - Content files into objectbank folder. Delete zip package. Location: Macintosh - HD/Applications/ISTEPOnlineAss essment/data/objectbank. LAUNCH - Click on Online Assessment Shortcut. TDC should launch. This workstation is now ready for online testing. Safari required on MAC workstations. CONFIGURE - Proxy credentials in the proxy.properties file if authentication required at site. File location: [Installation location]/local/isteponline Assessment/etc/ folder. LOAD - Content files into objectbank folder. Delete zip package. Location: usr/local/isteponlineassessm ent/data/objectbank. Delete zip package. LAUNCH - Click on Online Assessment Shortcut. TDC should launch. (Linux provided Online Assessment icon on the desktop). This workstation is now ready for online testing. Slide 22

23 Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Install PC Slide 23 Install - Client (Standard) DOWNLOAD - Click on the appropriate link (to come) to download the CoreLink Online TDC Standard Installer. 1. Access and Download the Standard TDC installer. 2. Launch and Click Run. 3. Follow Prompts.

24 Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Load Slide 24 Install Standard Two TDC Clients Installed on this Machine *Standard Installers - Both the ISTEP+ and CoreLink TDCs can be installed at the same time on the workstation. ISTEP Online Assessment = CoreLink TDC Online Assessment = ISTEP+, IREAD-3 TDC

25 Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Configure Slide 25 Configure - Proxy Properties (if applicable at site) (Standard) Navigate to Proxy.Properties file location. Open file, add entries and save

26 Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Load Slide 26 Load - Content (Standard) Navigate to objectbank file location. Each TDC has its own Objectbank folder. Content must be placed into the correct Objectbank folder. Download content zip package, unzip into objectbank folder. Delete zip package. Take care to install content into the correct TDC version objectbank folder.

27 Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Launch Launch Testing Client (Standard) Click Test Delivery Client software shortcut icon. If the standard install version is used for both clients, then both TDC client version icons will be on the desktop. CoreLink ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 If the application launches and displays login screen, then the application has been setup correctly. No Stickman image in CoreLink version. Slide 27

28 Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Launch Slide 28 Launch Testing Client (Standard) ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 TDC Stickman appears on the login screen.

29 Install the TDC-Custom 4 Elements Slide 29 Create.EXE Shortcut Launch CoreLink TDC Custom Installer Process Content Source Configure Switches

30 Install the Test Delivery Client - Custom Install There are several options of where to place the executable and the content source folder when using the Custom Install process. Regardless of option selected, the key elements are: 1) Place testing executable into final source location 2) Create a shortcut to that executable and configure switches 3) Create a source content folder accessible to users Consider network impact with the custom installer client is 45.6 MB! *Thin Client Do not use not the custom installer. Consider timing of adding the CoreLink Online TDC Shortcut to Testing workstations. The CoreLink TDC will unpack and overwrite the existing ISTEP+/IREAD-3 TDC. Clicking the ISTEP+/IREAD-3 TDC shortcut will revert back to that version TDC. Slide 30

31 Install the Test Delivery Client - Custom Custom Install The CoreLink TDC will unpack and overwrite the existing ISTEP+/IREAD-3 TDC. Clicking the ISTEP+/IREAD-3 TDC shortcut will revert back to that version TDC. CREATE SHORTCUT - Download the Custom TDC executable and place into final source location (on server or workstation). Create a shortcut to the TDC executable. CONTENT SOURCE - Create a content source folder on the server (or workstation if content source will reside on workstation). Confirm that students have access to the content source folder location. Download the content zip package into the content source folder. Unzip and then delete the zip package. This content source folder will be configured in the shortcut switch. CONFIGURE SWITCHES - Add configuration switches into the TDC shortcut. These switches can be set to update the proxy.properties file (if needed) and to point to the content source folder. The content in the source folder will automatically copy to the content target folder (objectbank). COPY AND LAUNCH Copy all files or just the testing client shortcut to workstations. Click on Online Assessment Shortcut to launch TDC, configure proxy if applicable and load content to local workstation. This workstation is now ready for online testing. Slide 31

32 Install the Test Delivery Client - Custom Shortcut Slide 32 Create.EXE Shortcut - Client (Custom) DOWNLOAD - Click on the link (to come) to download the CoreLink Online TDC Custom Installer. 1. Access and Download the Custom Install TDC.exe 2. Save TDC executable to final source location. 3. Next, click once on TDC executable to highlight, then right click to create a shortcut.

33 Install the Test Delivery Client Custom Content Source Slide 33 Content Source - Client (Custom) 4. Create a content folder on the server. (example: CoreLink_Content ). 5. Download content zip package from CTB. 6. Unzip content package. 7. Delete zip package.

34 Install the Test Delivery Client - Custom Configure Targets Slide 34 Configure Targets - Client (Custom) 8. Next, right click on the shortcut and choose properties. You can set the configuration points for the application for proxy and content.

35 Install the Test Delivery Client - Custom Configure Targets Slide 35 Configure Targets - Client (Custom) Content Only " \\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation /content=\\ Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\[content_source_folder_name] Proxy and Content " \\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation /proxy=[domain]\[user]:[password]@hostname: port /content=\\ Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\[content_source_folder_name] 9. Add configuration switches in Target of shortcut properties. Key Points: 10. Click Apply and then OK UNC Path or Mapped Drive are ok to use in the configuration switch. Careful on spaces and quotes. Quotes may or may not be needed. If Proxy is required, add that configuration switch before adding content switch.

36 Tech Prep W orkstation Prep Slide 36 Technology Preparation for Online testing Workstation Installation Check Workstation Prep Install the CoreLink Online Test Delivery Client (Standard and Custom)

37 System Check - Launch TDC and Login Slide 37 Verify setup on a few workstations. Launch Test Delivery Client software. Login using a CoreLink Practice Test login ID. If the application launches and login completes, then the application and content have been installed correctly.

38 Support Slide 38 Need Assistance? Support Options and Resources

39 Support Resources Administration Policies and Procedures Assistance (IDOE) CTB Indiana Support Team (CTB) Indiana Department of Education CTB/Indiana Help Desk Phone: Toll Free: Fax: Phone: Option 2 Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST Slide 39

40 Next Steps - Takeaways Complete Feedback Form Train school test coordinator and school staff Final CoreLink Online TDC and Test content availability (watch ticker for updates) Verify workstation readiness Slide 40

41 Wrap Up Q&A Slide 41 Questions? Answers