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Title. Spring 2014 Online Testing IREAD-3 ISTEP+ Applied Skills and Multiple-Choice Program Information and Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Training Session. Webinar Training Sessions: Calls will be operator assisted.

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  1. Title Spring 2014 Online TestingIREAD-3 ISTEP+ Applied Skills and Multiple-ChoiceProgram Information and Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Training Session Webinar Training Sessions: Calls will be operator assisted. Submit questions through the chat window. Conference Call information – Provided in webinar confirmation email.

  2. Agenda Slide 2

  3. Welcome and Introductions Slide 3

  4. Session Goals Session Goals • Session Goals • ISTEP+/IREAD-3 Online • Spring 2014 Testing • How to Use the Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Website • Review Milestone Schedule • Introduction to the • Spring 2014 IREAD-3/ ISTEP+ Program, Readiness Process and Online Program Components Slide 4

  5. 2014 Online 2014 Online Tests * Available on iPAD Slide 5

  6. Milestones Milestones Slide 6

  7. Training Milestones Training Milestones Slide 7

  8. Milestones Milestones Slide 8

  9. Common Terminology Common Terminology Common Terminology • Checkpoint Process • Process to assess readiness for online testing • CTB IN Web Portal • Website location containing information regarding online testing • and other topics www.ctb.com/istep • 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 • 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 9

  10. Online Testing Benefits Milestones • 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 10

  11. Intro - Online Testing Components • CTB IN 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 11

  12. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 12

  13. CTB IN State Web Portal CTB IN Web Portal - Introduction a URL: www.ctb.com/istep Scrolling Ticker General information about the tests Single Sign-on Navigator Page Access Test and Technology Coordinator Support Materials Experience Online Testing (Students) ISTEP+ Online TAS Sandbox (Administrators) Report Disruption News and Information Community Forum Help Desk Contact Information a b h c d i e c f b j g d e h k i f g j k Slide 13

  14. CTB IN Web Portal Scrolling Ticker Scrolling Ticker a a – Scrolling Ticker The scrolling ticker enables the IDOE and CTB to post alerts for Indiana corporations and schools. Some announcements are clickable links to view more information. Slide 14

  15. CTB IN Web Portal About the Test Assessment Program Information b – Assessment Program Information Click the “Assessment Program Information” button to access general information about Indiana test administrations. b Slide 15

  16. CTB IN Web Portal Access Account Single Sign-on c – Single Sign-on Account Access Click the “Access your CTB Account” button to login to the My Programs – Overview website. c Slide 16

  17. FAQ Intro - CTB Indiana Web Portal FAQ Single Sign-on ** FAQ Tip Q: I do not have a Single Sign-on SSO account. How do I get an account? A: What role do you have at the corporation? Corp. Test Coordinator – Contact the CTB/Indiana Help Desk for assistance. School Test Coordinator – Contact the CTC for approval. CTC contacts Help Desk to request account. Technology Coordinator – Contact the CTC for approval. CTC contacts Help Desk to request account. ** FAQ Tip Q: I do not see a link to the Registration and Technology Survey Application on the My Programs-Overview page. How do I have the link added to my account? A: What role do you have at the corporation? Corp. Test Coordinator – Contact the CTB/Indiana Help Desk for assistance. School Test Coordinator – Contact the CTC for approval. CTC contacts Help Desk to request account. Technology Coordinator – Contact the CTC for approval. CTC contacts Help Desk to request account. Slide 17

  18. CTB Indiana Web Portal Test Coordinator Support Materials 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 frequently added. d Slide 18

  19. CTB IN Web Portal Technology Coordinator Technology Coordinator Support Materials 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 frequently added. e Slide 19

  20. CTB IN Web Portal Online Writing Assessment Experience Online Testing f – Experience Online Testing (Student) Click the “Experience Online Testing” button to access an Internet simulation of the Test Delivery Client. f Slide 20

  21. CTB IN Web Portal The Button Page ISTEP+ Online Demo g – ISTEP+ Online Demo Click the “ISTEP+ Online Demo” button to access the ISTEP+ Online sandbox. g Slide 21

  22. CTB IN Web Portal News, Forum, Help Desk Report Disruption h h – Report Disruption In the event a disruption occurs locally, this page can be used to submit information to the CTB/Indiana Help Desk. Slide 22

  23. CTB IN Web Portal News, Forum, Help Desk News/Dashboard i i – News/ Dashboard During testing, visit this page for CTB status updates and alerts. Slide 23

  24. CTB IN Web Portal News, Forum, Help Desk Indiana Forum j j – CTB IN Forum The forum is a password- protected online website where users can ask questions and connect with other schools/corporations, CTB and the IDOE. Slide 24

  25. CTB IN Web Portal News, Forum, Help Desk CTB Indiana Helpdesk k – CTB IN Help Desk This web page contains static CTB/Indiana Help Desk contact information. Please note the new email address for 2014: CTB_Indiana_Helpdesk@ctb.com k Slide 25

  26. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 26

  27. CTB b Portal Indiana RTS Access b Slide 27

  28. Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Usable workstations (meet minimum requirements) Network capacity (10 kbps per machine) Testing Window/Sessions needed Slide 28

  29. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 29

  30. Test Delivery Client – Testing Software Test Delivery Client Slide 30

  31. Workstation Hardware/Software Requirements Test Delivery Client Minimum Hardware Requirements Slide 31

  32. Student Testing Tools and Accommodations Test Delivery Client – Student Testing Tools Slide 32

  33. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 33

  34. Test Administration System Website Test Administration System Slide 34

  35. Test Administration System 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 35

  36. Student Testing Accommodations Test Administration System Slide 36

  37. Intro – Checkpoint Process Slide 37

  38. Checkpoints Review Checkpoint Process • Program Kick-off • RTS Training • RTS Data Entry • Initial Site Readiness Status Report • TDC Training • TDC Installation • Statewide 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 Statewide Readiness Test • Checkpoint 3 • Final Workstation Check Slide 38

  39. Checkpoint 1 – Registration and Technology Survey Slide 39

  40. Checkpoint 2 – Site Readiness Slide 40

  41. Checkpoint 2 – Statewide Site Readiness Test Slide 41

  42. Checkpoint 3 – Final System Check Slide 42

  43. Intro - Online Testing Components Slide 43

  44. CTB IN Web Portal Indiana RTS Access b Slide 44

  45. Indiana RTS Corporation Home Panel Slide 45

  46. Indiana RTS Corporation Home Panel Corporation-level view of Test and Technology Coordinator contact data Corporation-level network data Slide 46

  47. Indiana RTS Corporation Home Panel New for Spring 2014 Corporation Home Panel Spring Break dates collection Slide 47

  48. Indiana RTS School Home Panel Click School tab to open School Panel View Slide 48

  49. Indiana RTS School Home Panel Checkpoint 1, 2 and 3 progress bar Green: passed Red: failed (hover on blue question mark 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 49

  50. Indiana RTS School Home Panel New for Spring 2014 Legend New for Spring 2014 C1, C2, C3 New for Spring 2014 Checkpoint 1 segment remains red until checkpoint 1 has been cleared. New for Spring 2014 Green checkmark and Red x replaced with black images Slide 50

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