Oklahoma 3-8 and EOI
Spring Online
Readiness Training
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October 2013
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
Slide 1
Key Personnel - Introductions
Oklahoma State Department of Education
• Dr. Maridyth McBee
• Assistant State Superintendent
• Joyce DeFehr
• Executive Director State Testing
• Derrel Fincher
• Director of Learning Technologies
CTB/McGraw-Hill
• Shiva Doreswamy, Portfolio Manager
• Tracy Keith, Amanda Breitmaier, Program Managers
EOI
• Lindy Wienand, Program Manager 3-8
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
Slide 2
Agenda
Welcome and Session Goals
Milestones
Online Pre-code and TMA training
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Statewide Readiness Check Preparation
Test Delivery Client (TDC)
Support
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Session Goals
Statewide
Readiness
Test
Online
Precode
Training
Test Delivery
Client (TDC)
Installation
Support and
Troubleshooting
Session
Goals
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Agenda
Welcome and Session Goals
Milestones
Online Pre-code training
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Statewide Readiness Check Preparation
Test Delivery Client (TDC)
Support
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Checkpoint 1
Checkpoint 2
Online Testing Milestones
Dates
Training Sessions:
Online Kickoff and RTS (Tech Survey)
Dec 12 - 13 (4 sessions)
10:30am-12pm,
2:00-3:30pm
Launch of Registration Technology Survey website
Dec 12
Registration Technology Survey data collection
(Contact, Workstation, Network information)
Dec 12 – Jan 13
Training Sessions:
Statewide Readiness check and Site Readiness Training
Jan 13 - 16
Jan 24 Q&A session
Install Spring 2014 Test Delivery Client and readiness
content (unless EOI Trimester testing is planned)
Jan 6 - 21
January 28, 9-10am CST
Statewide Online Readiness Check
** Alternate date in case of
weather/other issue: Feb 4
Update High School workstations
 Install Spring Test Client (TDC)
“TE Client” download and install
-- Supports Windows XP
After EOI Trimester
testing:
Feb 14-21
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
Milestones
Checkpoint 3
Milestones
Online Testing Milestones
Dates
Tech Enhanced Item Practice Test (EOI only)
Week of Feb 24 – TBD
Training Sessions: Test Administration (TAS) regional
Early March - TBD
DTCs access Test Administration System (TAS)
- Access Test Tickets
- Session scheduling
- Practice testing
March 17
Tech Coordinators download final test content download/install:
- All Schools install Spring content for all tests
March 21-31
Spring testing windows
March 31 (EOI Retest)
April 14 – May 9 (EOI)
April 10 – May 7 (Grade 3-8)
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
Slide 7
Agenda
Welcome and Session Goals
Milestones
Online Pre-code & TMA training
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Statewide Readiness Check Preparation
Test Delivery Client (TDC)
Support
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
Slide 8
Agenda
Welcome and Session Goals
Milestones
Online Pre-code training
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Statewide Readiness Check Preparation
Test Delivery Client (TDC)
Support
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Checkpoint 2
Content Preposition /
Install
Content Source
Folder
Content Target
Folder
Configuration Switch
Statewide Readiness
Test
Common Terminology
Step 2 in the readiness assessment process. Install testing
client and participate in Statewide Readiness Test.
Testing content must be downloaded and added to the
objectbank folder prior to testing.
Created by local tech. When using the TDC custom installer,
this folder is the content source location.
“Objectbank” folder in TDC. When using the TDC custom
installer, content is retrieved from content source folder and
loaded to the objectbank folder automatically.
Used to update the proxy.properties file automatically or to
point to content source folder. Use with TDC custom
installer.
A test to simulate student testing traffic. This test provides
an opportunity to confirm readiness at the local level, the
CTB servers and the ISP/route between the two.
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Common Terminology
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TDC Installer Custom
One option to install the testing client. This version auto
unpacks and installs to a public user directory.
TDC Installer Standard
A standard software installation option. This version requires
interaction with the installer to complete the process.
TDC Shortcut
“TDC Installer”
Source Location
Used in conjunction with the TDC Custom Installer. The
shortcut points to and retrieves the TDC installer from source
location, unpacks the software locally and installs to the
workstation.
The location where the TDC custom executable resides. The
TDC shortcut will point to this location and file.
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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2013-14 Readiness Checkpoints - Spring
• Training: Site readiness,
TDC install
• Training: RTS & online
readiness
• Documentation updates
• Statewide Readiness Check
documentation
• Collect technology inventory in
RTS from districts
• Checkpoint 1 report to SDE:
• Identify potential site issues
• Install TDC & Readiness
Check content
• Participate in statewide
Readiness Check
• Troubleshoot site issues.
• Checkpoint 2 report to
SDE
• Identify sites for field engineer
visits
• Install TE Client
Checkpoint 1
Complete:
January 13
Checkpoint
2
January 28 /
February 14
• Training: Test Admin System
(TAS)
• Practice and operational tests
are pre-scheduled
• Student Practice Testing
• TAS access with student data
pre-loaded
• Tech Coordinators install final
test content
• Final workstation check
• Checkpoint 3 report to SDE
Checkpoint 3
March 19
Proprietary & Confidential
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Checkpoint 2 Roles and Tasks
Understand
Statewide
Readiness
Test and Plan
for the Event
Team with
Technology
Coordinator
to Administer
the
Readiness
Test
Monitor and
Report on
Readiness
Test
Experience
Review
Readiness
Test Results
with Tech
Coordinator
– Compile
Feedback to
CTB
RTS –
Confirm
100%
through
Checkpoint 1
Checkpoint 2
Review Test
Delivery
Client
Installation
Guide and
Checklists
Install Test
Delivery
Client and
Readiness
Test Content
– Confirm
Install
Monitor and
Report on
Readiness
Test
Experience
Review
Readiness
Test Results
with Test
Coordinator
– Compile
Feedback to
CTB
RTS Checkpoint 2
Readiness
Panel
Signoff
Technology Coordinator
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Agenda
Welcome and Session Goals
Milestones
Online Pre-code training
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Statewide Readiness Check Preparation
Test Delivery Client (TDC)
Support
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Oklahoma Online Statewide Readiness Check
Testing
and
Support
About the
Test
Test
Activities
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Statewide Readiness Check – About the Test
Goal
• Exercise online testing workstations to confirm readiness at schools.
• Exercise the maximum number of workstations expected to test concurrently
• Detect local network AND/OR internet issues between OK and CTB
Readiness Check Date/Time:
• January 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (Alternate Date - Feb 4th at the same time )
• Approximately 30 minutes concurrently to confirm readiness at Sites.
• Test in progress and test taker engaged for at least 30 mins.
Logins and Test Access:
• 400 Fake Student Accounts per GRADE (6,7, 8), i.e. 1200 per school. Do not need to use all.
• Student Login ID, Password and access codes – common to all users.
• Example: Login ID: 0015student0001… Password: test and Access Code: 0015test
Statewide Readiness Check Participants:
• Parent Volunteers, Teachers or Students (on-grade for practice)
• If Students participate, sites should use on-grade test tickets for student practice
• Statewide Readiness Check answers will not be scored.
Proprietary & Confidential
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
Statewide Readiness Check – Activities
CTB
Districts/Schools
Provide Statewide Readiness Check
logins, passwords and TACs
Plan for Statewide Readiness Check
(approx. 1-2 hours)
Create Statewide Readiness Check
sessions
Install TDC software and Statewide
Readiness Check content, setup network
(approx. 3-5 minutes/machine)
Provide TDC software and Statewide
Readiness Check content
Verify workstation and network setup
(approx. 1 hour/school)
Monitor Statewide Readiness Check
testing status
Provide logins, passwords and TAC to test
takers
(Access/Print approx. 15 minutes/school)
Provide troubleshooting and support
following the test
Administer Statewide Readiness Check
(approx. 1 hour/ school)
Follow-up with counties after Statewide
Readiness Check
Note problems – Report issues to CTB
(approx. 1 – 2 hours/ school)
Proprietary & Confidential
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
Readiness Test - Before Test Day
Readiness Test Before
Plan for and schedule the Statewide Readiness Test.
Install TDC software and Statewide Readiness Testing
content/ Setup network.
Select test takers; parent volunteers, teachers or students.
Before
Test
Day
Access test taker logins, password, and TAC from ISOFT and
print.
Involve Technology and Test Coordinators in the planning
phase.
Print trouble-shooting support document. Provide to test
coordinators and staff members involved with Statewide
Readiness Test.
Plan for protocol/phone tree in the event issues occur during
the Statewide Readiness Test.
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Readiness Test - On Test Day
Readiness Test On
Provide test takers with test ticket (one each).
Administer Statewide Readiness Test.
On Test
Day
Technology and Test Coordinators monitor testing process
and record issues.
Implement a contact protocol or phone tree in the event a
site experiences issues during the test.
Provide local basic troubleshooting.
Monitor www.ctb.com/ok for updates.
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Readiness Test - After the Test
Readiness Test After
Report Statewide Readiness Test issues to CTB.
Use online form at ctb.com/ok
After
the
Test
Work with CTB support team to resolve issues.
Access RTS application - check successful completion of
Checkpoint 2.
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Readiness Test - Support Documents
Statewide Readiness Test
Instructions
Access from ISOFT (Secure File Sharing)
via CTB account credentials
Download Test Tickets and Guide
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Readiness Test - Support Documents
Statewide Readiness Test
Login Credentials
Access from ISOFT (Secure File
Sharing) via CTB account
credentials
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Statewide Readiness Test – Basic FAQs
Participation:
• Where can schools find Instructions, Troubleshooting Guide, Readiness
Tickets?: Test Tickets and Directions are available on the ctb.com/ok Secure File Sharing (ISOFT portal).
Test Tickets are “good” through 3/1. The directions (with links to TDC and Content are available at ctb.com/ok
as well).
• Do Students have to participate? No. Statewide Readiness Test Participants
can be: Parent volunteers, teachers or students. Schools may opt to have 6th, 7th and 8th graders test ongrade using the corresponding test tickets. All others may use any test ticket you wish.
• Does the School have to participate? Yes. Unless special arrangements have been made with
the SDE.
• Can my school test with a few workstations instead of all? How many
workstations should be logged in? As many workstations as are planned for concurrent online
testing.
• My school has a 1:1 program (with laptops). Do I need to test with all of them?
No. Only the maximum number of workstations you expect to see during operational testing need to be used
in the readiness check.
• I want to conduct an additional readiness test on my own. Is this okay?
Yes. Use
test tickets that were not used during the official readiness test. The test tickets are good through 3/31.
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Statewide Readiness Test – FAQs
Test, Test Delivery Client and Content:
•Can I use the TDC from Winter/Spring 2013 for the test?
If your site is still testing EOI
Trimester students, you should test with the Winter/Trimester TDC. All other schools should install the Spring
2014 for the readiness test.
•Where can I find the Spring 2014 client and content?
Download the Spring 2014 TDC
and content from the DEMO Test Administration System or from the direct links provided in the Statewide
Readiness Check Directions, posted on ctb.com/ok.
•Which Tools are supported during the Readiness Test? Standard tools such as
highlighter, eraser will work. Accommodations such as the Screen Reader and large font/color are not
supported during the Readiness Test. Accommodations should be confirmed by the schools later using
practice tests.
• Do I need to login to the Test Administration System?.
No. The statewide readiness check environment does not have a Test Administration System configured for
users. All test tickets have been created and are available on ISOFT.
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Statewide Readiness Test – FAQs
Troubleshooting on Test Day:
• We are trying to take part in the Readiness Test but all of my machines have a TDC error
(any TDC error). What do I do?
•Stop the test. If the issue can be resolved quickly (such as 209 error) and the test can still be taken on test day, try to do
so. Otherwise, abandon test and plan for a local test later on.
•We are trying to take part in the Readiness Test but a few of my machines have a TDC
error (any TDC error). What do I do?
• Continue the test on the machines that do not have an error.
•If the issue can be resolved quickly (such as 209 error) and the test can still be taken on the problem machines, try to do
so. Otherwise, do not use those machines during the readiness test. Move to other machines.
•How do I report issues to CTB for troubleshooting after the test has ended:
•Access and complete the Readiness Check Issue form at www.ctb.com/ok
•Email support (standard process)
•Call support (standard process)
•What /when should I expect a call back for support needs? Within 1 – 3 days. Depends on the issues
faced on readiness test day. Some sites may receive a call back on test day. Others may take a day or two.
•Where can schools find Instructions, Troubleshooting Guide, Readiness Tickets?:
•Instructions are posted on the ctb.com/ok portal and the test tickets posted to ISOFT secure file sharing
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RTS - Readiness Panel
RTS Readiness Panel
Complete
checkpoint 2 in
RTS
Return to RTS and check these boxes upon
completion of checkpoint 2
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Online System enhancements
Test Delivery Client (TDC) Changes
• Display TDC version (v10.0) on login screen
• Download filename is TDC_OKLAHOMA
• Performance Level Lookup (EOI) file embedded in content
package
• Windows 8 and Calculator compatibility
• Network Utility included in Custom Install
• Automatic update (from previous Winter/Spring) is not
supported
Preview of Spring Updates
•
•
•
•
•
Infrastructure improvements
Statewide Readiness Check
Improved Single Sign-On, Toggle between EOI and 6-8 Online
Tech Enhanced item support for EOI
Test Administration enhancements
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Online System - Calculator
Calculator limitations and solutions
• Graphing Calculator (Algebra II) has specific 32-bit Java
requirements
• 64-bit OS may not be allowed to make 32-bit Java calls
• No Linux support
• Test the calculator in site readiness
• Conduct workstation check (fake student) with Algebra II
• Plan for handheld calculators as back up
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Agenda
Welcome and Session Goals
Milestones
Online Pre-code training
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Statewide Readiness Check Preparation
Test Delivery Client (TDC)
Support
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Tech Prep – All Elements
Technology
Preparation for
Online Testing
Workstation
Installation Check
Install the Test
Delivery Client
Network Prep
Workstation Prep
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
Slide 30
Tech Prep – All Elements
Technology
Preparation for
Online Testing
Workstation
Installation Check
Install the Test
Delivery Client
Network Prep
Workstation Prep
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Slide 31
Network Prep
More To Come
for TE Testing
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Slide 32
Tech Prep – All Elements
Technology
Preparation for
Online Testing
Workstation
Installation Check
Install the Test
Delivery Client
Network Prep
Workstation Prep
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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Student Delivery Test Client software
• 6-8 and EOI Online
• Statewide Readiness
Check & Operational
• Pre-position content
• Technology Enhanced Item
Types
• EOI Math (Algebra I, II,
Geometry) Tryout
• Web-based content
OK EOI TE Assessment
Test Delivery
Client
Tech Enhanced
Client (TEC)
Developed under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) by CTB/McGraw-Hill Education LLC (CTB).
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About the TE Client
Technical
Experience
Supports Windows XP sp3
Download available on Feb. 14
Step-by-step Wizard Install
Requires Admin rights to install
No content to install / pre-position
Student
Experience
Desktop icon OK EOI TE Assessment
OK EOI TE Assessment
Same look and feel, tools and navigation as the
standard TDC
Text-to-speech integration
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Download the Test Delivery Client Software
Follow links: Install Software
and Download Test
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Workstation Hardware/Software Requirements
Test Delivery Client Workstation Requirements
Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Thin Client* (*ex: NComputing)
Windows
MAC OS X
Linux
Windows XP SP3
Lion 10.6 (Intel)
Fedora 11 (Red Hat)
Windows Vista SP1
Lion 10.7 (Intel)
OpenSUSE 11.1
Windows 7 (32 & 64)
Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel)
Ubuntu 9.04
Windows 8 (64)
Not Certified:
Mavericks 10.9
No TE Client support
Processor / RAM Requirements
1.3 GHz Processor
1.8 GHz Processor
1.3 GHz Processor
1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended
1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended
2 GB RAM, 4 GB recommended
1 GB disk space available
1 GB disk space available
1 GB disk space available
Ancillary Software
Java (JRE) 6 or 7,
32-bit recommended
Java (JRE) 7,
32 bit recommended
Java (JRE) 6 or 7,
32 bit recommended
Adobe Air v3
Flash Player 11
Adobe Air v3
Screen Size / Resolution
Screen – “10-inch class”
Screen – “10-inch class”
Screen – “10-inch class”
Resolution - 1024 x 768
Resolution - 1024 x 768
Resolution - 1024 x 768
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Workstation Prep – Ancillary Software
Workstation Prep – Ancillary Software
Windows
Java (JRE)**
Adobe Air**
Adobe Flash**
Windows XP SP3
1.7.0_45
3.4, 3.5, 3.6
n/a
Windows Vista SP1
1.7.0_45
3.5
n/a
Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
1.6.0_20
1.7.0_17
1.7.0_45
3.4, 3.8, 3.9
n/a
Windows 8
1.7.0_45
3.9
n/a
n/a
11.7
11.8
n/a
11.8
n/a
11.7
11.9
MAC OS X
Snow Leopard 10.6 (Intel)
Lion 10.7 (Intel)
Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel)
Update 16
Update 17
1.6.0_31
1.7.0_25
1.6.0_65
1.7.0_09
Linux
Fedora Rel.11 (Red Hat)
1.6.0_0
2.6
n/a
OpenSUSE 11.1
1.6.0_0
2.6
n/a
Ubuntu 9.04
1.6.0_35
2.6
n/a
** If newer versions of ancillary software are released, CTB will require a period of
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contract
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of Education
(SDE) by
CTB/McGraw-Hill
Education LLC (CTB).
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Workstation Prep – TDC Install
Workstation Prep - Considerations
The following conditions must be met on each workstation:
Administrative permission may be required to install the TDC Software. This requirement
is locally driven.
Appropriate versions of AIR (PC/Linux) or Flash (Mac) and the Java (JRE) must be
installed and runnable by the workstation logged user during testing.
The TDC must be installed, and the TDC executable must be runnable by the
workstation logged user during testing.
The TDC must not be prevented from executing other processes such as java.exe.
The java executable must not be prevented from executing other processes.
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Workstation Prep – TDC Install
Workstation Prep - Considerations
The following conditions must be met on each workstation:
The java executable must be able to make HTTP/HTTPS connections on ports 80/443 to
*.ctb.com addresses.
The java executable must be able to bind and listen on TCP port 12345 (local). The java
component uses this port to receive requests from TDC components.
*NOTE: Standard Install - the workstation logged user must have write access to [TDC
installation location] and subfolders during testing. May be needed for Custom Install.
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Workstation Prep – Ancillary Software
Java Runtime Environment JRE ®
Operating Systems: PC, MAC, LINUX
Match 32- or 64-bit to Operating System
FAQ Troubleshooting Tip:
Adobe Air ®
Operating Systems: PC, LINUX
Java and Air updates may occur.
The recommendation is to turn off
the auto update feature.
Adobe Flash ®
Operating Systems: MAC
Blue screen or white screen
appears upon launch of TDC.
If a java/air update request occurs
during launch of TDC, typically the
TDC cannot complete the launch.
The result is a blue or white
screen. Usually, the update
prompt window is behind the
blue/white screen, so the user is
not aware of the request.
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Tech Prep – All Elements
Technology
Preparation for
Online Testing
Workstation
Installation Check
Install the Test
Delivery Client
Network Prep
Workstation Prep
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Which Installer to Use?
Install the TDC – Which Installer?
Standard Install
VS.
Custom Install
Common software installation process.
Interactive. Follow prompts.
Auto software install process but requires
special setup.
Tech can choose client installation directory
(user must have read/write).
Install directory is auto selected.
Client installed one time instead of repeat
copying of files across network.
Client exe is copied to workstations and
unpacked each time shortcut is clicked.
Recommended for MAC, Thin Client and
Deepfreeze (similar) sites.
Do not use in Thin Client or Deepfreeze
(similar) sites.
Users must have read/write permissions to
install directory.
Install location is public directory on
workstation and generally accessible to all
users.
Install and Uninstall required each year for
all workstations.
Uninstall not required. Client overwrites.
Content install requires touching each
workstation each time content releases.
Content install can be automatic from
server.
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Install
Standard Install Process 4 Elements
Launch
Standard
Install
Configure
Process
Load
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Install TDC - Standard
Standard Install - PC
Standard Install - MAC
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).
CONFIGURE - Proxy credentials
in the “proxy.properties” file if
authentication required at site.
File location: authentication
[Installation location]\CTB\Online
Assessment\etc.
Use notepad to configure. Save.
CONFIGURE - Proxy credentials
In the “proxy.properties” file if
authentication required at site.
File location: Macintosh HD/Applications/OnlineAssessmen
t/etc.
LOAD - Content files to
“objectbank” folder. Delete zip
package.
[Installation location]\CTB\Online
Assessment\data\objectbank
LOAD - Content files into
objectbank folder. Delete zip
package.
Location: Macintosh HD/Applications/OnlineAssessmen
t/data/objectbank.
LAUNCH - Click on Online
Assessment Shortcut. TDC should
launch.
This workstation is now ready for
online testing.
LAUNCH - Click on Online
Assessment Shortcut. TDC should
launch.
This workstation is now ready for
online testing.
Safari® required on MAC workstations.
Standard Install - Linux
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: [Installation
location]/local/Online
Assessment/etc/ folder.
LOAD - Content files into
objectbank folder. Delete zip
package.
Location:
…usr/local/OnlineAssessment/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.
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Site Readiness Steps
Uninstall* the previous version of Test Delivery Client (TDC)
PC – Uninstall via Test Delivery Client Uninstall Tool
2. Locate
CTB
3. Online
Assessment
and Choose
Uninstall
1. PC – Choose
Start/ All Programs
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Install TDC – Standard (PC)
Install - Client (Standard)
Operating System Platform
Live Links
WINDOWS XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/InstallTDC_OKLAHOMA.exe
MAC 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Intel only
http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/InstallTDC_OKLAHOMA.zip
LINUX Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04
http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/InstallTDC_OKLAHOMA.bin
1. Access and Download the Standard Install .exe
3. Follow Prompts
2. Launch and Click Run
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Install TDC – Standard Configure
Configure - Proxy Properties (if applicable at site) (Standard)
Navigate to
“proxy.propertie
s” file location.
Open file,
add entries
and save.
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Install TDC – Standard Load
Load - Content (Standard)
Navigate to
“objectbank”
folder
location.
Download content
zip package,
unzip into
“objectbank” folder.
Delete zip package.
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Install TDC – Standard Launch
Launch – Testing Client (Standard)
Click Test Delivery
Client software
shortcut icon.
If the application
launches and
displays login screen,
then the application
has been setup
correctly.
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Create .EXE
Shortcut
Install the TDC-Custom 4 Elements
Launch
Custom
Install
Content
Source
Process
Configure
Switches
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Install TDC – Custom Install
There are several options of where to place the executable and the
content source folder when using the Custom Install process. There are
two examples listed below.
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 when using the custom installer!
*Thin Client – Do not use the custom installer.
Example 1 - Install at Workstation (.exe and content on workstation)
Example 2 - Install from Server to Workstation (.exe and content on server)
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Install TDC – Custom Install
Custom Install
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 the Shortcut to launch TDC, configure proxy if applicable and load content to
local workstation. This workstation is now ready for online testing.
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Install TDC – Custom Shortcut
Create .EXE Shortcut - Client (Custom)
Operating System Platform
Live Links
WINDOWS XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/TDC_OKLAHOMA.exe
MAC 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Intel only
http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/TDC_OKLAHOMA.zip
LINUX Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04
http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/TDC_OKLAHOMA.sh
1. Access and Download the Custom Install TDC_OKLAHOMA.exe
2. Save TDC
executable to final
source location.
3. Next, click once on
TDC executable to
highlight, then right click
and to create a shortcut.
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Install TDC – Custom Content Source
Content Source - Client (Custom)
4. Create a content folder on the server. (example: “Site_Content”).
5. Download content zip
package from CTB.
6. Unzip content package.
7. Delete zip package.
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Install TDC – Custom Configure Targets
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.
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Install TDC – Custom Configure Targets
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
If Proxy is
required,
add that
configuration
switch
before
adding
content
switch.
Careful on
spaces and
quotes.
Quotes may
or may not
be needed.
UNC Path or
Mapped
Drive are ok
to use in the
configuration
switch.
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Install TDC – Custom Launch
Copy and Launch - Client (Custom) Workstation
Workstation Option –
Executable, EXE Shortcut and Source Content will reside on Workstation
Next Steps:
• Confirm that shortcut was created on a workstation.
• Copy TDC Executable to all other testing workstations into the same location
as original workstation.
• Copy TDC EXE Shortcut to all other testing workstations.
• Copy Source Content Folder to all other testing workstations.
• Launch TDC Client one time on each workstation to:
• Unpack and Install Client;
• Configure Proxy Settings (if applicable);
• Install Content (content will be pulled from content source folder and
install into the content target folder - objectbank).
• Launch Testing Client.
**Note – EXE will unpack on every subsequent launch of client
shortcut. The content will only update from the content source folder
to the content target folder (objectbank) if the source content is newer
and/or different than existing target folder content.
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Install TDC – Custom Launch
Copy and Launch - Client (Custom) Server
Server Option –
Executable and Source Content will reside on Server, Shortcut EXE will
reside on Workstation
Next Steps:
• Copy TDC EXE Shortcut to all testing workstations
• Confirm that all testing workstations have permissions/access to the source
files (TDC Executable and the Source Content Folder)
• Launch TDC Client one time on each workstation to:
• Retrieve Client from Server, Unpack and Install on Workstation;
• Configure Proxy Settings (if applicable);
• Retrieve and Install Content (content will be pulled from content source
folder on server and install into the content target folder on workstation objectbank).
• Launch Testing Client.
** Consider Network Impact of this model
**Note – EXE will be retrieved from server to workstation and
unpacked on every subsequent launch of client.
The content will only update from the content source folder to the
content target folder (objectbank) if the source content is newer and/or
different than existing target folder content.
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Install TDC – Custom Launch Server
Install the TDC – Custom Launch Server
Local server
where content
source resides.
Local server
where TDC EXE
resides.
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Install TDC – Custom Launch Server
Install the TDC – Custom Launch Server
Local server
where content
source resides
Local server
where TDC EXE
resides.
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Tech Prep – All Elements
Technology
Preparation for
Online Testing
Workstation
Installation Check
Install the Test
Delivery Client
Network Prep
Workstation Prep
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System Check - Launch TDC and Login
Verify Setup on a few workstations
Launch Test Delivery Client software.
Login using a Statewide Readiness Test login ID.
If the application
launches and login
completes, then
the application and
content have been
installed correctly.
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System Check - Launch TDC and Login
Verify Setup on a few workstations
Launch Test Delivery Client software.
Login using a Statewide Readiness Test login ID.
FAQ Troubleshooting Tip:
TDC Error Code 209 – Missing Content
Error code 209 indicates that the required testing
content is missing from the “objectbank” folder.
Avoid this error by ensuring that all workstations
have the complete set of content files required for
the test administration.
If the application
launches and login
completes, then
the application and
content have been
installed correctly.
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Tech Prep – All Elements
Technology
Preparation for
Online Testing
Workstation
Installation Check
Install the Test
Delivery Client
Network Prep
Workstation Prep
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Network Utility – Verify
Verify setup on a few workstations
• Confirm application installation and
connectivity by using the TDC
network utility.
• From installer folder, launch the
Network Utility.
• On the First Tab (Network
Connectivity Test), click Start.
• Questions 1, 2 and 3 should return
“Yes”
• This does not confirm content
installation.
From the “Network Connectivity
Test” tab, click “Start”. The first
three questions should result
with “Yes” which confirms that
the application has been
correctly installed.
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Test Delivery Client - Other Considerations
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or 1:1
•
•
•
•
Consider Security policies
Install / Uninstall policy
Students must have Test Ticket and Access Code
Consider Install from Server - Option 2
Wireless
• Always-on connection required
• Constant heartbeat check to CTB servers
• Don’t overload Wireless Access Point
Thin Client considerations:
• TDC is running multiple instances: 1 per thin client
• Content check, decryption, rendering utilize CPU, disk,
memory
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Text To Speech –Volume
“ON” and MP3 files
allowed.
Whitelist *.CTB or allow
IPs if IP addresses are
required locally.
Restore software (Deep
Freeze, etc.) configured to
retain test data after
reboot.
Restrict other intensive
bandwidth use during
testing - such as
“Dropbox”.
Screen savers and
power management
should be set to a
longer timeout.
All other applications
closed on testing
machines during the test.
For a
Positive
Testing
Experience
…
Anti-virus software (full
scans) should be
scheduled after testing
hours.
Laptop protocol – Use
AC power, wired access,
wireless check.
Verify setup on a few
workstations prior to
testing.
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Next Steps / Takeaways
Test Delivery Client and Content – January 6
Installation Method (Choose method for your site)
Key – Install TDC and Content as soon as possible.
Verify workstation readiness prior to the readiness check.
Complete RTS “Readiness Progress” entry for Checkpoint 2
by Feb. 1.
CTB Staff resources are available to support installation and
troubleshooting.
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Looking Ahead
• Statewide Readiness Check
• Test Administration Training /
Access
• TE Client Install
• TE Practice Tests
• Final Workstation Check
Looking Ahead
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TAS Sandbox / Demo Website
For Educators and Technology Coordinators
Content
• Tech Coordinators download TDC and Content.
• Hands-on practice opportunity in ‘sandbox’.
• Content download package includes all tests
• Practice tests can be scheduled.
Separate website (not Single Sign-on
accessible)
Tech Coordinators- Site readiness
• Pre-loaded with all Districts appended with
word DEMO
• May create test sessions and use test tickets to
test workstation setup
Generic accounts
• System-Generated emails to Tech
Coordinators
• SSO accounts not applicable
Reporting
• CAUTION! - Data created here is not extracted
for reports or monitored
Students
• Fake student data similar in format to
actual testing students
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Looking Ahead
Test Administration Site (TAS)
• Toggle between 6-8 and EOI
• Perform tasks before and during testing
• Manage Student and User Profiles
• Manage Test Sessions
• Print Test Tickets
• Monitor Testing Status
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Agenda
Welcome and Session Goals
Milestones
Online Pre-code training
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Statewide Readiness Check Preparation
Test Delivery Client (TDC)
Support
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Support Resources
Need Help?
Support Options
and Resources
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Site Readiness Documentation
Statewide Readiness Guide
Workstation requirements
Network Utility Guide
Network Guidelines
Custom Installer Options
Troubleshooting docs
IP Addresses for firewalls
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Support Resources
Administration Policies and Procedures
Assistance
• Oklahoma State Department of Education,
Office of Accountability and Assessments
http://www.ok.gov/sde/
• Phone: 405-521-3341
OK Customer Support (CTB)
• CTB Oklahoma Help Desk
[email protected]
http://www.ctb.com/ok
• Phone: 888-282-2010, Fax: 800-282-0266
• Hours of Operation: 7:30am – 4:30pm Central Time - regular hours
7:00am – 7:00pm Central Time - during testing
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Questions? Thank you for joining!
Questions
Thank You
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