Alaska
Measures of Progress
Technology Director Webinar
September 11, 2014
James Herynk and Nick Studt
Webinar Logistics:
• Audio will be streamed through Adobe Connect.
• Audio is also available by calling 877-304-0708 Pin: 4934653460
— If using the phone as the audio source, MUTE the Adobe connect sound to prevent
feedback.
• Please hold questions until the end.
• All questions must be asked through the chat box in the bottom right corner.
Technology Directors
Webinar Overview
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Technology Director Role
Resources
KITE™ System – (LCS, Client, Educator Portal)
Local Caching Server (LCS) (10 slides)
KITE Client Download and Install
Troubleshooting .CSV Files and Uploads
Troubleshooting Educator Portal and KITE
Roles and Permissions
Whitelisting
Dynamic Learning Maps
Waiver
Important Points
Upcoming Webinars
Help Desk
Technology Director
Role
• The key duties of the Technology Directors
are to set up the Local Caching Server (if
being used), download and install the KITE
Client on machines where students will
test, provide technical support for
Educator Portal and KITE Client,
troubleshooting, and assist in elevating
questions to the help desk.
Resources
akassessments.org
• KITE tab
—Local Caching Server
• Manuals for Mac, Windows, and Linux
• Request the Local Caching Server (LCS) Software
—KITE Client instructions and downloads
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Windows (AMP)
Macintosh (AMP)
iPad (AMP - iTunes)
Chromebook
– Unmanaged (chrome://extensions)
– Managed (Pre-Installed Apps and Extensions)
—Documentation
• Educator Portal Manual
• .CSV Templates for Users, Enrollment, and Rosters
KITE System
• KITE is a platform developed to meet the needs
of the next generation of large-scale computer
based assessments.
— Local Caching Server
• A local computer configured to send and receive data for
students testing on the KITE Client
• Not required, but can help manage network traffic
KITE System
• KITE is a platform developed to meet the needs
of the next generation of large-scale computer
based assessments.
— Local Caching Server
• A local computer configured to send and receive data for
students testing on the KITE Client
• Not required, but can help manage network traffic
— Client or “KITE”
• Delivering assessments to students
• Download and install from the Alaska Measures of
Progress (AMP) website
KITE System
• KITE is a platform developed to meet the needs
of the next generation of large-scale computer
based assessments.
— Local Caching Server
• A local computer configured to send and receive data for
students testing on the KITE Client
• Not required, but can help manage network traffic
— Client or “KITE”
• Delivering assessments to students
• Download and install from the Alaska Measures of
Progress (AMP) website
KITE System
• KITE is a platform developed to meet the needs
of the next generation of large-scale computer
based assessments.
— Local Caching Server
• A local computer configured to send and receive data for
students testing on the KITE Client
• Not required, but can help manage network traffic
— Client or “KITE”
• Delivering assessments to students
• Download and install from the Alaska Measures of
Progress (AMP) website
KITE System
• KITE is a platform developed to meet the needs
of the next generation of large-scale computer
based assessments.
— Local Caching Server
• A local computer configured to send and receive data for
students testing on the KITE Client
• Not required, but can help manage network traffic
— Client or “KITE”
• Delivering assessments to students
• Download and install from the Alaska Measures of
Progress (AMP) website
— Educator Portal (EP)
• Managing student, user, and assessment data
• educator.cete.us
Local Caching Server
(LCS)
• A local computer that is set up to store
data from students testing in KITE Client
and then send that data all at once.
Student responses delivered to the LCS
on the local network, not the Internet
Bandwidth used efficiently, data
sent when connection is strong, a
test continues without internet
Bandwidth Usage Estimates
with and without the LCS
LCS Manuals
akassessments.org
• System Requirements
—Processor
—Ram
—Disk space
• Request LCS Software Download
—Submit form
• Check email for download link
—Also write down your Username and Password
for the Admin page
LCS Download Email
• Windows LCS is a ZIP file, extract to C: drive
• Macintosh LCS is a DMG file, copy to Applications
Easy LCS Setup
1) Configuring the Properties File
• Identify the IP address
• Identify the port
2) Allowing Access through your Firewall
• Identify the port or application, allowing the
testing machines access to the LCS
3) Starting the LCS
• Open folder or application to run or start
• Note: may require administrator password
Test the LCS Setup
• Test the LCS Settings
—Enter the LCS Server IP Address and the Port
Number into a browser
Test the LCS Setup
• Test the LCS Settings
—Enter the LCS Server IP Address and the Port
Number into a Firefox browser
Point the Testing Machines
toward the LCS
• Configure each testing machine with the
IP Address and Port of the LCS
—Refer to the KITE Client Installation Guides:
• Windows (p. 5)
• Macintosh (p. 5)
• Chromebook
– Unmanaged – Kiosk Mode (p. 4)
– Managed – Kiosk Mode (p. 8)
• iPad (p. 5)
—akassessments.org
LCS Management and
Shutdown
• Open the LCS Admin Page
—In a browser address bar enter:
• IP address:port number/TDE/admin/index.htm
—Enter username and password from email
—View LCS usage tools, cache, and upload
• Shutting Down the LCS
—When testing has finished
—Open folder or application and stop the LCS
—Enter a system administrator password if needed
—Note: testing machines do not need to be
reconfigured upon proximate setup, (unless you
have rotating IP address).
LCS Updates:
Coming February 2015
• Expansion of the LCS Admin features
• Very low bandwidth mode
• Ability to begin testing with no internet if
tests have been downloaded to the LCS
Installing KITE Client
• Client for all supported platforms available
• Go to AMP website akassessments.org
—Select the KITE tab
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Windows (AMP)
Macintosh (AMP)
iPad (AMP - iTunes)
Chromebook
– Unmanaged - Kiosk (chrome://extensions)
– Managed – Kiosk (Pre-Installed Apps and Extensions)
• Note: installing the new version will
replace the old version.
Important to Notes on
Installation
• Macintosh
—There is a difference in adjusting system
preferences between OS 10.9+ and 10.8- as
noted in the KITE Client Installation Guide
• Chromebook
—KITE Client on Chromebook, both unmanaged
and managed, requires Kiosk Mode be set to
prevent students from exiting KITE Client
during testing. Be sure and follow the KITE
Client Installation Guide to set Kiosk Mode.
Troubleshooting:
.CSV Files and Data Management
• Create .CSV Files, 3 templates
—Users, Enrollment, Rosters, TEC
• Leading zeroes
• Template format
• Organization numbers
• Enter and edit data in Educator Portal
—View, Upload, Add Manually
• Upload errors
• Save/save as (.CSV)
• Import/open
Troubleshooting:
Educator Portal & KITE Client
• KITE Client vs. Educator Portal
• Logging in
— Usernames
— Reset password
• Supported Browsers
— Firefox 24.3 ESR (recommended) and above, Safari 6.0.5, and
Internet Explorer 8 and above
— Google Chrome is NOT supported
• Clearing cache
• Professional Development modules (audio visual)
— MIME type issue (right click and select play)
• Tickets
— Adobe Reader or another tool for PDFs
— Printing
• Organizations, Roles, and Permissions
Roles and Permissions
• Educator Portal
—Configuration tab
—Roles tab
—Select action “View Roles
• Educator Portal Manual
—Chapter 10 System Admin Functions
— Page 10.3 Educator Portal Roles
Role Name
User
View Users
Upload Users
Search Users
Building Principal
Edit Users
Create Users
View Users
Upload Users
Building Test Coordinator Search Users
Edit Users
Create Users
View Users
Upload Users
Search Users
Building User
Edit Users
Create Users
View Users
Upload Users
District Test Coordinator Search Users
Edit Users
Create Users
View Users
Upload Users
Search Users
District User
Edit Users
Create Users
PD User
N/A
Teacher
???
Test Proctor
N/A
Roles and Permissions
Configurations Tab
Students
Rosters
View Students
View Rosters
Create Rosters
Upload Rosters
Test Management
Role
Roles and Permissions
View Roles
Assign Roles to Users
N/A
View Students
Upload Students
View Rosters
Create Rosters
Upload Rosters
View Tickets
Print Tickets
Test Management
Test Coordination
View Students
Upload Students
View Rosters
Create Rosters
Upload Rosters
View Tickets
Print Tickets
Test Management
Test Coordination
View Students
Upload Students
Add Student Manually
View Rosters
Create Rosters
Upload Rosters
View Tickets
Print Tickets
Test Management
Test Coordination
View Roles
Assign Roles to Users
View Students
Upload Students
Add Student Manually
View Rosters
Create Rosters
Upload Rosters
View Tickets
Print Tickets
Test Management
Test Coordination
View Roles
N/A
N/A
View Students
View Rosters
View Students
View Rosters
N/A
Test Management:
*Only for students
rostered to the
teacher:
View Tickets
Print Tickets
N/A
View Roles
Assign Roles to Users
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Whitelisting
• To ensure your firewall will allow data to pass through to
our servers (AAI/CETE/KITE), please whitelist the following
at your location:
— *.cete.us & @ku.edu
• It may also help to allow the following files access through
the firewall:
— kiteclientae.exe & kiteclient.exe & tde.exe
• For continued error messages, under Network Address
Translation (NAT),
— send the Helpdesk your IP address/range: amp-support@ku.edu
— whitelist our IP addresses (CDN, Content Delivery Network)
Dynamic Learning Maps
(DLM)
• The DLM Consortium consists of 20 states and provides alternate
assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• For grades 3-10 in English language arts and math
• Dillard Research Associates delivers assessments for science
• Educators in Alaska access DLM via https://ak.k12test.com/
Dates
9/24/14 and 10/1/14
10/4/14
10/6-10/8/14
10/13 – 11/19/14
11/10-12/20/14
1/5 - 3/6/15
3/16 – 5/1/15
Events
Get Started Webinar for Mentors (and DTCs), 3:30 – 4:30
DTCs begin setting up district User (educator) accounts in
KITE system
Alternate Assessment Mentor Training
Teachers begin entering First Contact Surveys and Personal
Needs Profiles for students*
Districts participate in DLM Alternate Assessment Phase B
field testing
Districts participate in DLM Alternate Assessment Phase C
field testing
Alternate Assessment Test Window
“Waiver from Computer-based
Administration of Alaska Measures of
Progress (AMP)”
• Complete 7 steps, the first being
documenting the electronic resources in
your school or district.
• Waivers will be approved no later than
October 31, 2014
• Approved waiver must be on file by
November 3, 2014
Important Points
• Identify Educator Portal and KITE Client
• Locate resources on the AMP website
• Feel able to download and install an LCS
• Download and install the KITE Client
• Point testing devices toward the LCS
• Be prepared to whitelist
Upcoming Webinars
Educators
District Test Coordinators
October 14th, 2014
October 21st, 2014
Educators
Technology Directors
November 4th, 2014
November 13th, 2014
Help Desk
• Hours
—M-F
—5:00 am to 4:00 pm Alaska
—8:00 am to 7:00 pm Central
• Email
amp_support@ku.edu
• Phone
—785-864-3537
—855-277-9752 (toll-free)
THANK YOU!
For questions, please contact:
amp_support@ku.edu