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Spring 2014 WESTEST 2 Online Testing
Program Information and Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Training Webinar EtiquetteThis call is operator assisted. All participant phones will be muted. Please submit questions via the chat window or via the operator during the Q/A portion.
The Conference Phone # and Pass Code were provided in the WEBEX registration confirmation email.
1AgendaSlide 2
2Welcome and IntroductionsSlide 3
3Session GoalsSlide 4
Session GoalsWESTEST 2 Online Spring 2014 TestingReview Milestone ScheduleIntroduction to the Spring 2014 WESTEST 2 Program, Readiness Process and Online Program ComponentsHow to Use the Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Website4MilestonesDatesProgram Kick-off / Registration Technology Survey Training WebinarsOct 15 (2 webinars)Oct 16 (2 webinars)Oct 17 (2 webinars)Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Application Window (RTS) OpensOct 15Site Readiness Training Webinar/OnsiteDec 5 (2 webinars)Dec 12 (onsite sessions during winter CTC meeting)Dec 17 (2 webinars)Test Delivery Client (TDC) v9.5 and iPAD Software Release (with site readiness test content)Dec 16Site Readiness Test Tickets AvailableJan 2Site Readiness Test (Administered Statewide)Jan 28 (10:00-11:00 a.m. Eastern) Test Administration System Training WindowMid-Feb early MarOnsite (8) and webinar (4)Test Administration System (TAS) ReleaseFeb 10Checkpoint 1Checkpoint 2Checkpoint 3Dec 1Feb 1Depends on local county test start date (2 weeks prior)MilestonesSlide 55MilestonesDatesPractice Test AvailableMar 24 Jun 11WESTEST 2 Operational Test WindowApr 2 Jun 11
25- day window each countyMilestonesSlide 6
6Common TerminologyCommon TerminologySlide 7Common Terminology
Checkpoint Process Process to assess readiness for online testing.CTB WV Web Portal Website location containing information regarding online testing and other topics www.ctb.com/wt2 My Programs / Navigator Website Landing page with links to other applications such as the Registration & Technology Survey and Secure File Sharing OAS Online Assessment System Consists of two parts - Test Delivery Client and Test Administration SystemRTS Registration and Technology Survey This survey collects data and provides information regarding online test capacity and technology readinessTAS Test Administration System Website used by local test coordinators to manage test sessions and by technology coordinators to access software and contentTDC Test Delivery Client The locally installed testing client application used by students to take online testsTest Session Creation(Pre-Scheduling) CTB creates test sessions and assigns students by grade7Online Testing BenefitsSlide 8Online
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Security - Students view one item at a timeDelivery of AccommodationsItems are shown larger than on paper/pencil versionStudents motivated by online formatResearch shows comparability between online and paper/pencil testing8Paper-Pencil Process versus Online Testing ProcessSlide 9Transition Paper/Pencil to Online Testing
Paper/Pencil ProcessPre-code file submitted to CTBPre-code student data transferred to labelsTest materials (TAMs, test booklets and labels) shipped to schoolsLabels applied to test bookletsTest materials handed out to studentsTest administeredManual process to monitor student testing progressTest materials retrieved from studentsTest materials packaged for shipment and returned to CTBOnline Testing ProcessPre-code file submitted to CTBPre-code student data transferred to administrative website (TAS)Test materials (TAMs) shipped to schoolsTest sessions created by CTB (no labels)Scratch and graph paper/reference sheets handed out to studentsTest administeredWebsite to view/monitor student testing progressData uploaded to CTB servers automatically while student takes testCTB already has the data - No test booklets to return9Intro - Online Testing ComponentsSlide 10
Online Testing ComponentsCTB WV State Web Portal(Support)Registration and Technology Survey (RTS)(Capacity Analysis)Test Delivery Client (TDC) Application(Student)Test Administration System (TAS)(Administrative)10Intro - Online Testing ComponentsSlide 11
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URL: www.ctb.com/wt2
Scrolling Ticker
Navigator Page Access
General information about the tests
Test and Technology Coordinator Support Materials
Online Writing Assessment Information Access The Button page
News and Information
Coming Soon Community Forum Help Desk Contact Information accedfghabdefghjbCTB WV Web Portal - IntroductionSlide 12iijCTB WV State Web Portal
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CTB WV Web Portal Scrolling TickerSlide 13a Scrolling Ticker
The scrolling ticker allows WVDE and CTB to quickly post alerts for WV counties and schools. Some announcements are clickable links to view more information about a topic.
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CTB WV Web Portal Access AccountSlide 14
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Click the Access your CTB Account button to login to the My Programs Overview website.
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FAQ Intro - CTB West Virginia Web Portal
bFAQ Accessing CTB Navigator
Q: Do I use my existing username and password? A: Existing user accounts should allow access to the Navigator page.
Q: I do not have an existing username and password. How will I receive an account? A: WVDE has provided a list of users who should have access. If you have not received a user account, please contact the CTB WV Help Desk.Slide 15
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CTB WV Web Portal About the TestSlide 16
cc About the Test
Click the About the Test button to access general information about WESTEST 2 Online.
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CTB West Virginia Web PortalSlide 17
d Test Coordinator Support Materials
Click the Test Coordinator Support Materials button to access a variety of materials to support online testing. New materials will be added frequently.d17
CTB WV Web Portal Technology CoordinatorSlide 18ee Technology Coordinator Support Materials
Click the Technology Coordinator Support Materials button to access a variety of materials to support online testing. New materials will be added frequently.
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CTB WV Web Portal Online Writing Assessment
f Online Writing Assessment
Click the Online Writing Assessment button to learn more information about this test.fSlide 19
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CTB WV Web Portal The Button PageSlide 20
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Click The Button Page to access the WESTEST 2 Button Page on the West Virginia Department of Education Website.20
CTB WV Web Portal News, Forum, Help DeskSlide 21
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During testing, visit this page for CTB status updates and alerts. j Help Desk
This page contains CTB contact information.
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CTB WV Web Portal News, Forum, Help DeskSlide 22
Coming Sooni CTB WV Forum(Coming Soon)
The forum is a password protected online website to ask questions and connect with other counties, CTB and WVDE.
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CTB West Virginia Web PortalSlide 24
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24Slide 25Registration and Technology Survey (RTS)Usable workstations (meet minimum requirements)Network capacity (10 kbps per machine)Testing Window/Sessions needed
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Test Delivery Client Testing SoftwareSlide 27
27Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Tablet, Thin Client* (*ex: NComputing)WindowsMAC OS XLinuxiPAD2 or newerWindows XP SP3Snow Leopard 10.6 (Intel)Fedora Rel.11 (Red Hat)iOS6Windows Vista SP1Lion 10.7 (Intel)OpenSUSE 11.1iOS7Windows 7 (32 & 64)Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel)Ubuntu 9.04*No iPAD miniWindows 8Processor / RAM Requirements1.3 GHz Processor1.8 GHz Processor1.3 GHz ProcessorN/A1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended2 GB RAM, 4 GB recommended 1 GB disk space available 1 GB disk space available 1 GB disk space available Screen Size / ResolutionScreen 10-inch classScreen 10-inch classScreen 10-inch classScreen 10-inch classResolution - 1024 x 768Resolution - 1024 x 768Resolution - 1024 x 768*No iPAD miniAncillary SoftwareJava (JRE) 6 or 7, 32-bit recommendedJava (JRE) 6 or 7, 32 bit recommendedJava (JRE) 6 or 7, 32 bit recommendedGuided Access UseAdobe AirFlash Player 10 or 11Adobe AirSlide 28Workstation Hardware/Software Requirements28
Slide 29Student Testing Tools and AccommodationsStudent Testing Tools and Accommodations (TDC)
29Intro - Online Testing ComponentsSlide 30
30Test Administration System WebsiteSlide 31
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Test Administration System (TAS)Focus on minimal clicksConsistent behavior and controlsModal windowsAccordion to show / hideMajor actions across tabsTest Administration SystemSlide 32
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Student Testing AccommodationsSlide 33
33Intro Checkpoint ProcessSlide 34
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Checkpoints ReviewSlide 35Checkpoint Process
Program Kick-off
RTS Training
RTS Data Entry
Initial Site Readiness Status ReportCheckpoint 1 Registration and Technology SurveyTDC Training
TDC Installation
Early Site Readiness Test
Technology Site Readiness
Site Support and Troubleshooting
Checkpoint 2Client Install and Site Readiness TestTAS Training and Site Access
Final Content Installation
Test Assignments
Practice Testing
Final Workstation Checks
Operational Test ReadyCheckpoint 3Final Workstation Check35
Slide 36Checkpoint 1 Registration and Technology Survey
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Checkpoint 2 Site ReadinessSlide 37
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Checkpoint 2 Statewide Site Readiness TestSlide 38
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Checkpoint 3 Final System CheckSlide 39
39Intro - Online Testing ComponentsSlide 40
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CTB West Virginia Web PortalSlide 41
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41County Home ScreenRTS Home Panel CountySlide 42
42We are going to review the application from the county level permission access. If you have allowed schools in your county to access the application, the initial screen would display School information only. The school does not have access to see County level information.
This is the County Home screen. County Home ScreenRTS Home Panel CountySlide 43
County level network data
County level view of Test and Technology Coordinator contact data43We are going to review the application from the county level permission access. If you have allowed schools in your county to access the application, the initial screen would display School information only. The school does not have access to see County level information.
This is the County Home screen. County View School PanelSlide 44
Click School tab to open School Panel ViewRTS Home Panel School View
County View School PanelSchools listedPanels preloaded with data. Open the panel to review / revise data by clicking on the images: Required data present Missing data
Checkpoint 1, 2 and 3 progress bar Green: passedRed: failed (hover on blue question for details)Slide 45
RTS Home Panel School View BreakdownW45
Registration and Technology SurveySlide 46RTS Enrollment PanelSchool Contact Panel
Required fieldsSave/Close46
Registration and Technology SurveySlide 47RTS Enrollment PanelEnrollment Panel
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Registration and Technology SurveySlide 48RTS Workstation PanelWorkstation Panel
Delete48Registration and Technology SurveySlide 49RTS Workstation PanelNetwork Panel
Required fields49Registration and Technology SurveySlide 50RTS Workstation PanelReadiness Panel
Required fields to complete checkpoints 2 and 350Slide 51RTS Progress Explanation
RTS Progress Checkpoint 1, 2, 3
51Support and ResourcesSupport and ResourcesSlide 52
52Support and ResourcesSupport and ResourcesSlide 53
53CommunicationSlide 54
Communication is Key to the Success of Online TestingEmail BlastsAccess to District Technology TeamCTB.COM / WV Portal PageScrolling TickerNews / Dashboard and ForumTraining Documents (PPT, Recordings)Support DocumentsCommunicationTechnical Support PlanTechnical Support Slide 55
55Online ResourcesOnline ResourcesSlide 56
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Types of Support Documents Support DocumentsSlide 57
57Online Testing ToolkitSlide 58Online Testing Toolkit
58Takeaways Next StepsSlide 59Takeaways/ Next Steps
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