New Mexico SBA itester 3 System Practice Test Training Webinar Part 1

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1 New Mexico SBA itester 3 System Practice Test Training Webinar Part 1 This presentation will start shortly. Please call in by telephone: Access code: You will not hear audio if you call in using your computer. 1

2 Welcome This Webinar is Part 1 of a 2-part training session. At the conclusion of this Webinar, you will: Have a better understanding of the Portal and portal user tasks Be more familiar with site readiness and certification, and be able to perform work station readiness 2

3 Introduction 3

4 Webinar Part 1: Topics Section Title Topics Introduction Support Materials Help and Support contact information 1 NMSBA Portal Logging in to the Portal Using the Portal Home page 2 Managing Portal Users Roles and Responsibilities overview Creating Portal users and assigning roles Administrative tasks 3 Site Readiness Technical requirements Site Certification Workstation Readiness Testing Key Dates and Scheduling Q&A Questions and Answers Information discussion NOTE: Questions gathered during this session will be posted to the Help & Support page as an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document 4

5 Support Materials On the Web: Help & Support page This page enables you to access information in various formats, including PDF and video: 5

6 Getting Help Help and support is available via telephone or Hours 7 AM TO 3 PM, MT, Monday Friday (current) Extended hours for NMSBA test administration support: Extended hours for technical support: February 23, 2015 April 17, AM to 5 PM, MT, Monday - Friday January 5, 2015 April 17, AM to 5 PM, MT, Monday - Friday Phone Toll-free For technical support: nmtechsupport@measuredprogress.org For NMSBA test administration support: nmhelp@measuredprogress.org 6

7 NMSBA Portal 7

8 About the NMSBA Portal The Portal is a web-based test administration system that enables you to coordinate student testing You can access the Portal via your web browser at Measured Progress recommends that you use the Google Chrome browser to access the Portal You can download Chrome for Windows Macintosh, or chrome Linux 8 Download is available free from the Chrome web site

9 Portal Login page No matter what your role, you must first log in to the NMSBA Portal. To log in to the Portal: 1.From your browser, go to the URL that will be provided to you. 2.Enter the unique Username and Password that you received via mail. 3.Click Sign In. TIP: For faster access, bookmark the Login page in your browser, or create a shortcut on your desktop. NMSBA Login page 9

10 Portal Home page After you log in, the Portal Home page appears: 10

11 Portal Home page elements These elements display on each page, including the Home Page. Click this element: NM icon Users link User: name link To: Return to the Home page from any other page View a list of current users, create a new user, assign user roles, choose an organization and/or user role, edit user information, and search for a user View the name of the current user, logout, view your profile Administration icon Contact Us link Organize students in classes for testing, schedule tests, and monitor testing progress For technical support, nmtechsupport@measuredprogress.org 11

12 Forgot Username or Password We all do it from time-to-time! If you forgot your Username: 1.Telephone Measured Progress Technical Product Support toll-free at If you forgot your Password: 1. From your browser, go to the URL that will be provided to you. 2. From the Login page, click Forgot your password? 3. Enter your username in the Reset Password text box and click Reset Password. An is promptly sent to you; follow the instructions in the to reset your password. 12

13 Managing Portal Users 13

14 Roles and Responsibilities Role Responsibilities District Test Coordinator (DTC) Manage users Create classes Schedule tests Manage and monitor tests School Test Coordinator (STC) Manage users Create classes Schedule tests Manage and monitor tests Schedule tests for classes assigned to the Test Administrator IT Coordinator (ITC) Download the student Kiosk Find the Workstation Readiness login Certify the site is ready for testing Test Administrator (TA) View class list of students Print student tickets 14

15 Assigning user roles A DTC can add the following roles to your district only: DTC, STC, ITC, and TA You assign a role when you create a user. Adding or editing a user Most user roles can add new users or make changes to existing user accounts (at their level or below) within the organizations to which they are assigned. Please refer to the table below: NOTE: The only role that cannot add or edit users is the Test Administrator (TA). Role District Test Coordinator (DTC) School Test Coordinator (STC) IT Coordinator (ITC) Test Administrator (TA) Can add or edit DTC, STC, ITC, and TA STC, ITC, and TA ITC and TA None 15

16 Administrative tasks If you are a DTC or STC, you will need to: Create peer, ITC and TA roles for your district Change the generic DTC address to an address that is unique to your location Securely distribute the login credentials and addresses that you received via mail at the end of October, 2014 NOTE: If you have not received this information, please contact Measured Progress at or nmhelp@measuredprogress.com. 16

17 Portal Overview: Creating a new user Depending on your role, you can create a new user: To get started, click the Users link 17

18 Portal Overview: Creating a new user The Users page displays: Click Create New User 18

19 Portal Overview: Creating a new user The Create New User page displays: Enter user details in the data fields, and assign Roles & Organizations. Click Save User when done. 19

20 Site Readiness 20

21 Site Readiness At a minimum, one (1) IT Coordinator account should be created for each district or school. Tasks: Download the appropriate itester Kiosk to each workstation or tablet intended to be used for testing Launch the Kiosk on each workstation or tablet Complete the Workstation Readiness (WSR) test This task provides a testing simulation scenario, and verifies that minimum bandwidth requirements are met 21

22 Site Readiness Once you log in as an ITC, click the Administration icon on the Portal Home page to display the following: Administration icon 22

23 Site Readiness Use this page to access installation links for various student Kiosks and to find Site Readiness login information (Username, Password) for schools and/or districts. 23

24 Test Environment Components Proxy and content filter servers The Kiosk is installed behind a proxy server and cannot connect to the internet. To ensure that the Kiosk will connect on the day of testing, whitelist the following on ports 80 and 443 in content filtering, or other locally used, proxy software: fonts.googleapis.com themes.googleusercontent.com googleusercontent.com Firewalls Allow two-way traffic through ports 80 and 443 Sandboxing applications (i.e., Deep Freeze) While installing the Kiosk, choose a network folder or local folder that is not touched by the sandboxing applications, both for stored responses and Kiosk installation folders Thin Client Ensure there is enough memory, CPU, and bandwidth on the server to accommodate multiple student test sessions The Kiosk requires a minimum of 80 MB per Kiosk session 24

25 Student Workstation Requirements Student Workstation Requirements Component Minimum Recommended CPU 1.2 GHz 1.2 GHz Memory 512 MB 1 GB Screen Resolution 1024 X X 768 Microsoft Windows * Windows XP Service Pack 3 32-bit and 64-bit Windows bit and 64-bit Macintosh OS X Linux Ubuntu 10.4, Fedora bit and 64-bit Android** Android 4.0 (with 512 MB RAM or greater) Ubuntu 11.10, Fedora bit and 64-bit Android (with 1 GB RAM or greater) Apple ios ipad 2 running ios 6 (with 512 MB RAM or greater) ipad 2 or newer running ios 6 or newer (with 512 MB RAM or greater) Chrome OS * Important note for Windows 8 or above: The Kiosk is only available as a traditional desktop app for Windows 8 and 8.1 for use with a mouse and keyboard setup on a non-touch enabled device. Using a touchenabled device running Windows 8 or 8.1 is not supported and prohibited for strong security reasons. ** Currently supported Android devices/tablets include the Google Nexus 10, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, and ASUS TF 300. If interested in device testing, please contact the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) at prior to initiating testing. 25

26 ITC Roles and Responsibilities Configure network Install the Kiosk on each testing workstation Perform Work Station Readiness testing Certify site for readiness 26

27 Workstation Readiness Test (WSR) Performing the Workstation Readiness Test You must perform WSR testing on each workstation or workstation configuration. Best Practice: Measured Progress recommends that you perform WSR on each type of workstation that you want to as a testing workstation, for example, Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. If each type passes WSR successfully, you can go ahead and install the Kiosk on the remainder of the workstations. NOTE: Do not use the same account for each school; the results will not register for each school correctly (i.e. the account registers the results from the activities to the respective school). 27

28 continued Workstation Readiness Test (WSR) 1. Log into the Portal. 2. Click the Administration icon. 3. Launch the kiosk on a workstation and log in with the school s Site Readiness login obtained from the portal. 28

29 continued Workstation Readiness Test (WSR) To perform WSR 1. Click the WSR Session button. 2. Click Continue on the Directions page. 3. Go through the test questions, using the tools and functions available to make each functions. 4. Click Finish on the last question. 5. Click Turn In. 6. On the confirmation page, click Turn In again. 7. Click Exit to close the kiosk. 8. Repeat on one (1) of each workstation types intended to be used for concurrent testing 29

30 Site Certification Certify Site for Readiness 30

31 Site Certification Certify Site for Readiness 1. Launch the kiosk on a workstation and log in with the school s Site Readiness login. 2. Ensure the system sound is audible with speakers, headphones, or earbuds. The following screen displays: 3. Under System Check, click WSR Test. continued 31

32 continued Site Certification The system performs a Bandwidth Test. A message prompt displays; enter the number of devices of this type that will be used for concurrent testing. The system performs a Connectivity Check. The system performs a Screen resolution check. 4. When these checks are complete, click Test read aloud. The following audio sample plays: The quick brown fox ". 5. Click Yes if you heard the audio sample. A screen text message notifies you that all 4 tests have passed: 6. Click Return. 32

33 Other considerations Technical Resources Lab meeting technical requirements including network specifications Limit bandwidth consumption outside of the testing environment Staff Engagement Availability of Test Administrator(s) Technical Rep available during testing 33

34 Key Dates & Scheduling Date Event 11/13/2014 Second Introductory Training Webinar Part One 11/14/2014 Second Introductory Training Webinar Part Two 11/18-21/2014 On-Site Technical Support & Training 11/13/2014 DAS opens for Practice Testing 11/13/14-2/27/15 Practice Test Training 12/9-12/2014 On-Site Technical Support & Training 2/17/2015 Final Training prior to NMSBA Administration 3/23-4/10/2015 Operational Testing 34

35 Managing Student Demographic Data A database of Demonstration students has been uploaded to each location for the Practice test NM PED will provide a student demographic file to be uploaded into the itester in February, 2015 This student data will be pre-loaded and available to review two weeks before the start of the assessment window i.e. beginning Monday, March 09,

36 Conclusion 36

37 Q&A 37

38 Thank you! P.O. Box 1217, Dover, NH Web: MeasuredProgress.org Office: It s all about student learning. Period.