2014 Smarter Balanced
Field Test
Secure Browser Webcast
November 26, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Presenters: Michael McDaniel and
Daniel Stanley
Agenda
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What is the Secure Browser?
Technology and System Requirements
Installing the Secure Browser
What Next?
Resources and Support
Note: Throughout the presentation, we will be referring to the Technical
Specifications Manual (TSM), available at:
http://sbac.portal.airast.org/wpcontent/uploads/2013/07/SmarterBalanced_TechnicalSpecificationsMa
nual.pdf
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What is the Secure
Browser?
What is the Secure Browser?
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The secure browser is a type of software that
needs to be installed on each computer for the
2014 Smarter Balanced Field Test.
– The secure browsers prevent students from
accessing other computer or Internet applications or
copying test information.
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There are different versions of the secure browser
for different device types and operating systems.
– The correct secure browser must be installed on
each computer that will be used for the Field Test.
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What is the Secure Browser?
• Field Test secure browsers for Windows, Mac,
and Android devices were released during the
week of Nov. 18 on the Smarter Balanced
Portal Web page
(http://sbac.portal.airast.org/browsers/).
– Other versions (Linux, iOS, and Google Chrome
OS) will be released in the coming month.
– Replaces the Practice Test secure browser.
– Reminder: Need to uninstall Pilot Test version of
browser, if previously installed.
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What is the Secure Browser?
• Secure browsers will be replaced annually.
• When should the browsers be installed?
– Depends on available resources, number and
type of devices, and other factors.
– In general… the sooner the better!
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Technology and System
Requirements
Technology Requirements
• Ensure that your LEA meets the requirements
indicated in the Smarter Balanced Technology
Requirements:
– www.smarterbalanced.org/smarter-balancedassessments/technology/.
• For more specific information about technology
requirements, see TSM 5–16.
• For more background on overall Tech
Readiness, watch the Tech Readiness Webinar
recorded November 4 at www.cde.ca.gov/sbac/
TSM 5–16
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System Requirements
• For desktops and laptops:
Supported Operating
Systems
Minimum Requirements
for Current Computers
Windows
XP (Service Pack 3), Vista, 7,
8.0
Server 2003 and 2008
• Pentium 233 MHz
• 128 MB RAM
• 52 MB hard drive free space
Mac OS X
10.4.4–10.8
• Intel x86 or PowerPC G3,
G4 or G5
• 256 MB RAM
• 200 MB hard drive free
space
Linux
Fedora Core 6+ (K12LTSP
4.2+)
Ubuntu 9–12
• Pentium II or AMD K6-III 233
MHz
• 64 MB RAM
• 52 MB hard drive free space
Minimum Recommended
Specifications
• 1.3 GHz processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 80 GB hard drive free space
TSM 13
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System Requirements
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Supported mobile operating systems and browsers:
Operating
System
Browsers for TA
Sites
Browsers for
Student Sites
Google Nexus 10
Motorola Xoom
Motorola Xyboard
Samsung Galaxy Note
(10.1)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
(10.1)
• Native browser
• Google Chrome
• Android Secure
Browser (AIR Mobile
Secure Browser)
Chrome v18 and
above
• Chromebook
• Google Chrome
• Google Chrome
iOS 6.0–7.0
• iPad 2, 3, and 4th
generation (Retina
Display)
• Safari
• iPad Secure
Browser (AIR Mobile
Secure Browser)
Android 4.04–4.2
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Supported Tablets
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If you plan to use Android-based tablets, be aware of the Smarter
Balanced device certification process outlined at
http://certification.airast.org/
TSM 14
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Hardware Requirements
Reminders:
• Headphones are required for each test station
– Microphones not required
• External keyboards required for tablets
• 10″ diagonal display or larger
• 1024 x 768 display resolution
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Installing the Secure
Browser
Installing the Secure Browser
• All secure browsers can be downloaded from
the Smarter Balanced Portal Web page:
– http://sbac.portal.airast.org/browsers/.
• Windows, Mac, and Android secure browsers
are now available for download.
– Other secure browsers and the Chromebook
app are not yet available.
• For specific information on operating system
availability, see TSM 26.
TSM 26
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Smarter Balanced Portal Secure Browser Web Page:
Options for Installing the Secure
Browser on Desktops and Laptops
• One-by-One manual installation:
1. Access the Internet and download and install
the browser; OR
2. Download and save the browser onto a media
device (i.e. flash drive) and then copy and install
the files onto each computer; OR
3. Download and save the browser to a network
folder and then copy it onto each computer.
• For additional information on one-by-one
manual installation, refer to TSM 27–36. (Note:
Instructions vary by system!)
TSM 27–36
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Options for Installing the Secure
Browser on Desktops and Laptops
• Network installation:
− You can push the browser out to all computers
through a network by copying browser files from
the network to individual computers or through
third-party programs to run the installers.
• For additional information on network
installation, refer to TSM 37–41.
TSM 37–41
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What Next?
I’ve Installed the Browser,
Now What?
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Run the Practice Test.
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Run the Network Diagnostics Tool.
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Open the browser and select “Training Test.”
Refer to the Practice Test User Guide:
http://sbac.portal.airast.org/wpcontent/uploads/2013/07/PracticeTest_UserGuide_Updat
ed080513.pdf.
Open the browser and select “Network Diagnostics Tool.”
Run at various times of the day.
Review checklists for other tasks.
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Technology Coordinator Checklist
Technology Coordinator Activities
Estimated
Time to
Complete
Target Completion
Date (or fill in your
own date)
5–10 hours
Complete at least 3–4
weeks prior to testing.
5–10 hours
Complete at least 3–4
weeks prior to testing.
See TSM, Section II, page
12-15
5–10 hours
Complete at least 3–4
weeks prior to testing.
See TSM, Section V, page
24, and Section VI, page
46
5–10 hours
Complete at least 3–4
weeks prior to testing.
See Section III, page 16
5–10 hours
See TSM, Section III, page
17
5–10 hours
References in TSM
Direct Responsibilities
Verify that your school’s Internet and network are
properly configured for testing.
Work with technology personnel to:
 Conduct network diagnostics
 Download the Secure Browser (beginning late
November or early December)
 Resolve other technical issues before and during
testing
Verify that all of your school’s computers that will be
used for online testing meet the minimum hardware
requirements.
Verify that the secure browser is installed and
accessible on all computers that will be used for
testing.
Disable pop-up blockers and install any necessary
plug-ins or software.
Disable Fast User Switching.
See TSM, Section I, page 5
TSM, page 7
See TSM Section V,
page 24
TIDE User Guide
Complete at least 1–2
weeks prior to testing.
Complete at least 1–2
weeks prior to testing.
TSM 71–72
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Technology Coordinator Checklist
Technology Coordinator Activities
Disable Spaces in Mission Control on computers with
Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), 10.8 (Mountain Lion), or 10.9
(Mavericks).
Work with TAs to close all “forbidden applications”
except those identified as necessary by the District
Technology Coordinator (DTC).
Load all accommodation software onto computers
that will be used for testing.
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Braille
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Test-to-speech
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Voice Packs
References in TSM
See TSM, page 33
Estimated
Time to
Complete
Target Completion
Date (or fill in your
own date)
5–10 hours
Complete at least 1–2
weeks prior to testing.
See TSM, Section IV,
page 21-24 and Section
VII page 57 and 67
Monitor Administration Activities
Monitor testing progress during the testing window
and ensure that all students participate as
appropriate, addressing student issues as needed.
Follow up on any technical issues raised by the
School Test Coordinator for resolution.
As needed
As needed
TSM 71–72
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Other Reminders
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Complete the Technology Readiness Tool.
– http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/trt-basicsteps.asp.
Review Field Test window assignments.
And don’t forget… there are still some paper tests to
administer for CST, CMA, CAPA, and STS. (STS is
optional). Reminders for the paper testing:
– Test administration setup
– Ordering deadline is December 2
– Pre-ID
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Resources and Support
Resources and Support
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Additional training coming soon.
CalTAC help desk is there to support YOU!
– We can help determine the installation option that
works best for your LEA.
– Consider putting your technology coordinator in
touch with your CalTAC representative, who has
access to technology experts.
E-mail: caltac@ets.org
Phone: 800-955-2954
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Questions?