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Spring 2014 WESTEST 2 Online Testing Program Information and Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Training

Spring 2014 WESTEST 2 Online Testing Program Information and Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Training . Webinar Etiquette This 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.

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Spring 2014 WESTEST 2 Online Testing Program Information and Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Training

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  1. 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.

  2. Agenda Slide 2

  3. Welcome and Introductions Slide 3

  4. Session Goals • Session Goals • WESTEST 2 Online • Spring 2014 Testing • How to Use the Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Website • Review Milestone Schedule • Introduction to the Spring 2014 WESTEST 2 Program, Readiness Process and Online Program Components Slide 4

  5. Milestones Slide 5

  6. Milestones Slide 6

  7. Common Terminology Common Terminology • Checkpoint Process • Process to assess readiness for online testing. Common Terminology • 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 System • RTS – Registration and Technology Survey • This survey collects data and provides information regarding • online test capacity and technology readiness • TAS – Test Administration System • Website used by local test coordinators to manage test sessions • and by technology coordinators to access software and content • TDC – Test Delivery Client • The locally installed testing client application used by students to • take online tests • Test Session Creation • (Pre-Scheduling) • CTB creates test sessions and assigns students by grade Slide 7

  8. Online Testing Benefits • Security - Students view one item at a time Online Testing • Delivery of Accommodations • Research shows comparability between online and paper/pencil testing • Items are shown larger than on paper/pencil version • Students motivated by online format Slide 8

  9. Paper-Pencil Process versus Online Testing Process • Paper/Pencil Process • Online Testing Process Transition Paper/Pencil to Online Testing • Pre-code file submitted to CTB • Pre-code file submitted to CTB • Pre-code student data transferred • to labels • Pre-code student data transferred • to administrative website (TAS) • Test materials (TAMs, test booklets and labels) shipped to schools • Test materials (TAMs) shipped to schools • Labels applied to test booklets • Test sessions created by CTB (no labels) • Test materials handed out to students • Scratch and graph paper/reference sheets handed out to students • Test administered • Test administered • Manual process to monitor student testing progress • Website to view/monitor student testing progress • Test materials retrieved from students • Data uploaded to CTB servers automatically while student takes test • Test materials packaged for shipment and returned to CTB • CTB already has the data - No test booklets to return Slide 9

  10. Intro - Online Testing Components • CTB WV State Web Portal • (Support) • Online Testing Components • Test Administration System (TAS) • (Administrative) • Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) • (Capacity Analysis) • Test Delivery Client (TDC) Application • (Student) Slide 10

  11. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 11

  12. CTB WV Web Portal - Introduction CTB WV State Web Portal 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 a a b c d e f c b h g e i d h i f g j j Slide 12

  13. CTB WV Web Portal Scrolling Ticker a a – 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. Slide 13

  14. CTB WV Web Portal Access Account b – Account Access Click the “Access your CTB Account” button to login to the My Programs – Overview website. b Slide 14

  15. FAQ Intro - CTB West Virginia Web Portal FAQ – 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. b Slide 15

  16. CTB WV Web Portal About the Test c – About the Test Click the “About the Test” button to access general information about WESTEST 2 Online. c Slide 16

  17. CTB West Virginia Web Portal 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. d Slide 17

  18. CTB WV Web Portal Technology Coordinator e – 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. e Slide 18

  19. CTB WV Web Portal Online Writing Assessment f – Online Writing Assessment Click the “Online Writing Assessment ” button to learn more information about this test. f Slide 19

  20. CTB WV Web Portal The Button Page g – The Button Page Click “The Button Page” to access the WESTEST 2 Button Page on the West Virginia Department of Education Website. g Slide 20

  21. CTB WV Web Portal News, Forum, Help Desk h – News During testing, visit this page for CTB status updates and alerts. j – Help Desk This page contains CTB contact information. h j Slide 21

  22. CTB WV Web Portal News, Forum, Help Desk i – CTB WV Forum (Coming Soon) The forum is a password protected online website to ask questions and connect with other counties, CTB and WVDE. Coming Soon i Slide 22

  23. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 23

  24. CTB West Virginia Web Portal b Slide 24

  25. Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Usable workstations (meet minimum requirements) Network capacity (10 kbps per machine) Testing Window/Sessions needed Slide 25

  26. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 26

  27. Test Delivery Client – Testing Software Slide 27

  28. Workstation Hardware/Software Requirements Slide 28

  29. Student Testing Tools and Accommodations Student Testing Tools and Accommodations (TDC) Slide 29

  30. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 30

  31. Test Administration System Website Slide 31

  32. Test Administration System • Test Administration System (TAS) • Focus on minimal clicks • Consistent behavior and controls • Modal windows • Accordion to show / hide • Major actions across tabs Slide 32

  33. Student Testing Accommodations Slide 33

  34. Intro – Checkpoint Process Slide 34

  35. Checkpoints Review Checkpoint Process • Program Kick-off • RTS Training • RTS Data Entry • Initial Site Readiness Status Report • TDC Training • TDC Installation • Early Site Readiness Test • Technology Site Readiness • Site Support and Troubleshooting • TAS Training and Site Access • Final Content Installation • Test Assignments • Practice Testing • Final Workstation Checks • Operational Test Ready • Checkpoint 1 • Registration and Technology Survey • Checkpoint 2 • Client Install and Site Readiness Test • Checkpoint 3 • Final Workstation Check Slide 35

  36. Checkpoint 1 – Registration and Technology Survey Slide 36

  37. Checkpoint 2 – Site Readiness Slide 37

  38. Checkpoint 2 – Statewide Site Readiness Test Slide 38

  39. Checkpoint 3 – Final System Check Slide 39

  40. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 40

  41. CTB West Virginia Web Portal b Slide 41

  42. CountyHome Screen RTS Home Panel – County Slide 42

  43. CountyHome Screen RTS Home Panel – County County level view of Test and Technology Coordinator contact data County level network data Slide 43

  44. RTS Home Panel – School View County View School Panel Click School tab to open School Panel View Slide 44

  45. RTS Home Panel – School View BreakdownW County View School Panel Checkpoint 1, 2 and 3 progress bar Green: passed Red: failed (hover on blue question for details) Panels preloaded with data. Open the panel to review / revise data by clicking on the images: Required data present Missing data Schools listed Slide 45

  46. School Contact Panel RTS Enrollment Panel Registration and Technology Survey • Save/Close Required fields Slide 46

  47. Enrollment Panel RTS Enrollment Panel Registration and Technology Survey Slide 47

  48. RTS Workstation Panel Registration and Technology Survey Workstation Panel • Delete Slide 48

  49. RTS Workstation Panel Registration and Technology Survey Network Panel Required fields Slide 49

  50. RTS Workstation Panel Registration and Technology Survey Readiness Panel Required fields to complete checkpoints 2 and 3 Slide 50

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