Welcome
Spring 2014 Online Testing
IREAD-3
ISTEP+ Applied Skills and Multiple-Choice
Site Readiness Training
Webinar Training Sessions: Calls will be operator assisted.
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Agenda
Panelist Introductions
Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations
Milestone Review
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Preparation for Online Testing (including iPad)
Statewide Readiness Test
Support – Wireshark, TDC Log File Review, Contacts, QA
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Agenda – Welcome
Panelist Introductions
Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations
Milestone Review
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Preparation for Online Testing (including iPad)
Statewide Readiness Test
Support – Wireshark, TDC Log File Review, Contacts, QA
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Welcome
Indiana Department of Education
• Michele Walker, Director, Office of Student Assessment
• Lori Weber, Assistant Director of Student Assessment
• Elizabeth Andrews, Assessment Specialist
• Ben Kemp, Assessment Specialist
CTB/McGraw-Hill
• Shiva Doreswamy, Portfolio Manager
• Cece Robinson, Program Coordinator
• Donna Hyland, Online Implementations
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Agenda – Goals, Terms, Online Admins
Panelist Introductions
Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations
Milestone Review
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Preparation for Online Testing (including iPad)
Statewide Readiness Test
Support – Wireshark, TDC Log File Review, Contacts, QA
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Test Delivery
Client (TDC)
Installation
Content
Installation
Support and
Troubleshooting
Session Goals
Statewide
Readiness Test
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Common Terminology
Checkpoint 2
Content Preposition /
Install
Content Source Folder
Content Target Folder
Configuration Switch
Statewide Readiness
Test
Step 2 in the readiness assessment process. Load 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
TDC Installer - Custom
TDC Installer -
Standard
TDC Shortcut
“TDC Installer” Source
Location
One option to install the testing client. This version auto unpacks and installs to a public user directory.
A standard software installation option. This version requires interaction with the installer to complete the process.
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 shortcut can also be configured to update proxy properties information and retrieve testing content from the content source folder.
The location where the TDC custom executable resides.
The TDC shortcut will point to this location and file.
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2014 Online
2014 Online Tests
* Available on iPad
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Agenda – Milestone Review
Panelist Introductions
Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations
Milestone Review
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Preparation for Online Testing (including iPad)
Statewide Readiness Test
Support – Wireshark, TDC Log File Review, Contacts, QA
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Milestones
Current Milestones
Checkpoint 1 - RTS
Registration and Technology Survey (RTS)
Checkpoint 1 Window
Checkpoint 2 - TDC
Test Delivery Client (TDC) Install
Statewide Readiness Test
Checkpoint 2 Window
TDC Software Release
Test Delivery Client Release
Workstation and iPad versions
(with Statewide Readiness Test content)
Training
Site Readiness Training Webinars (2 hrs.)
(TDC install and Statewide Readiness Test)
Statewide Readiness Test
Test Tickets Available via iSOFT
Statewide Readiness Test
Dates
November 11 – December 13
December 16 – February 1
December 16 (anticipated)
Dec. 3 (2) - 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Dec. 10 (2) - 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Dec. 11 (2) - 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Eastern
January 3
January 28 10:00-11:00 a.m. Eastern
** Alternate date in case of weather: Feb. 4
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Agenda – Checkpoint 2
Panelist Introductions
Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations
Milestone Review
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Preparation for Online Testing (including iPad)
Statewide Readiness Test
Support – Wireshark, TDC Log File Review, Contacts, QA
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Checkpoint Process
• Program Kick-off
• RTS Training
• RTS Data Entry
• Initial Site
Readiness Status
Report
Checkpoint 1
Registration and
Technology Survey
Ends Dec. 13
Checkpoint Process
• Site Readiness
Training
• Site Support and
Troubleshooting
• Statewide
Readiness Test
• Technology Site
Readiness
• TDC Installation
Checkpoint 2
TDC Install and
Statewide Readiness
Test
Begins Dec. 16
• TAS Training and
Site Access
• Final Content
Installation
• Test Assignments
• Practice Testing
• Final Workstation
Checks
• Operational Test
Ready
Checkpoint 3
Final Workstation
Check
Future
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Checkpoint 2 Roles and Responsibilities
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% Online
Testing -
All grades should be checked in
RTS
Checkpoint 2
Review Test
Delivery
Client
Installation
Guide and
Checklists
Install Test
Delivery
Client and
Readiness
Test Content.
Confirm
Install
Technology Coordinator
Monitor and
Report on
Readiness
Test
Experience
Review
Readiness
Test Results with Test
Coordinator
– Compile
Feedback to
CTB
RTS -
Checkpoint 2
Readiness
Panel
Signoff
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Agenda – Technology Prep
Panelist Introductions
Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations
Milestone Review
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Preparation for Online Testing (including iPad)
Statewide Readiness Test
Support – Wireshark, TDC Log File Review, Contacts, QA
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Test Delivery Client (TDC)
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Expected Changes TDC
Expected Changes - TDC
• Checksum – Auto Update (version)
• iPad - Return to Login Screen
• Please Wait Popup Image Change
• Workstation - Return to Login Screen
• Undo/Redo option
• Custom Install – Client Launch Notification
(reported during HECC but will not make the update list in 2014)
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iPad Setup
T ech Prep – All Elements
Technology
Preparation for
Online testing
Network Prep
Workstation
Installation Check
Workstation Prep
Install the Test
Delivery Client
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iPad Setup
Tech Prep – Network Prep
Technology
Preparation for
Online testing
Network Prep
Workstation
Installation Check
Workstation Prep
Install the Test
Delivery Client
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Network Prep
Proxy Server Info
Do not cache dynamic pages
Prioritize and/or allow both HTTP and HTTPS traffic for *.ctb.com
IPs: 204.8.131.239
12.167.24.52
Remember to add credentials to TDC proxy.properties file if proxy authentication is enabled
Text to Speech setup –
Allow - do not block -
IP: 79.136.80.254
Web Content
Filtering
Do not block - MP3 files - used for Text to Speech (TTS)
Exclude *.ctb from content filtering
LAN
Wireless use is okay –Do not overload WAPs
Firewalls must be open
Bandwidth
T1, high-speed cable, or highspeed DSL recommended
Internet upload and download bandwidth must be sufficient to support usable testing devices (10 kbps per device) and normal school traffic
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iPad Setup
Tech Prep – W orkstation Prep
Technology
Preparation for
Online testing
Network Prep
Workstation
Installation Check
Workstation
Prep
Install the Test
Delivery Client
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Workstation Prep - 2013 Cleanup
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Workstation Prep - 2013 Cleanup
Standard
Install
• Required :
Uninstall 2013 Software (TDC) (removes content, too)
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Workstation Prep - 2013 Cleanup
Custom
Install
• Not Required but Best Practice :
Delete content files from objectbank folder
From Desktop,
Click Start,
Choose Computer,
Locate CTB Folder,
Locate CTB Folder,
Select all Content
Files,
Click Delete
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Workstation Prep
– Minimum TDC Requirements Workstation Prep
– Minimum TDC Requirements
Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Tablet, Thin Client* (*example: NComputing)
Windows MAC OS X Linux iPad2 or newer
Windows XP SP3
Windows Vista SP1
Snow Leopard 10.6 (Intel) Fedora Rel.11 (Red Hat)
Lion 10.7 (Intel) OpenSUSE 11.1
iOS 6.0.1, 6.1
iOS 7.0.0.4
Windows 7 (32 & 64)
Windows 8 (touchscreen not supported)
Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel) Ubuntu 9.04
*No iPad mini
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
N/A
1 GB disk space available 1 GB disk space available 1 GB disk space available
Screen – “10-inch class”
Resolution - 1024 x 768
Screen Size / Resolution
Screen – “10-inch class” Screen – “10-inch class” Screen – “10-inch class”
Resolution - 1024 x 768 Resolution - 1024 x 768 *No iPad mini
Required Ancillary Software
Java (JRE) Java (JRE) Java (JRE) Guided Access use
Adobe Air Flash Player Adobe Air

Workstation Prep
– TDC Installation
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.
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
– Minimum TDC Requirements Workstation Prep
– Required Ancillary Software
Windows
Windows XP SP3
Windows Vista SP1
Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
Java (JRE)
1.7.0_45
1.7.0_45
1.6.0_20
1.7.0_17
1.7.0_45
1.7.0_45
Adobe Air
3.4, 3.5, 3.6
3.5
3.4, 3.8, 3.9
Adobe Flash n/a n/a n/a
Windows 8
MAC OS X
3.9
n/a
Snow Leopard 10.6 (Intel)
Lion 10.7 (Intel)
Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel)
Linux
Fedora Rel.11 (Red Hat)
OpenSUSE 11.1
Ubuntu 9.04
Update 16
Update 17
1.6.0_31
1.7.0_25
1.6.0_65
1.7.0_09
1.6.0_0
1.6.0_0
1.6.0_35
n/a n/a n/a
2.6
2.6
2.6
11.7
11.8
11.8
11.7
11.9
n/a n/a n/a
** If newer versions are released, CTB will require a period of time for testing to certify for use with the Test Delivery Client.
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Workstation Prep – Required Ancillary Software
** Java Runtime Environment JRE ®
Operating Systems: PC, MAC, LINUX
Supported JRE Versions:
** Adobe Air ®
Operating Systems: PC, LINUX
Supported Air Versions:
** Adobe Flash ®
Operating Systems: MAC
Supported Flash Versions:
FAQ Troubleshooting Tip:
Blue screen or white screen appears upon launch of TDC.
Java and Air updates may occur.
The recommendation is to turn off the auto update feature.
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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iPad Setup
Tech Prep – Install the Client
Technology
Preparation for
Online testing
Network Prep
Workstation
Installation Check
Install the Test
Delivery Client
Workstation Prep
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Install the Test Delivery Client - Which Installer to Use?
Install the TDC
– Which Installer?
VS.
Standard Install
Common software installation process.
Interactive. Follow prompts.
Tech can choose client installation directory (user must have read/write).
Client installed one time instead of repeat copying of files across network.
Recommended for MAC, Thin Client and Deepfreeze (similar) sites.
Users must have read/write permissions to install directory.
Install and Uninstall required each year for all workstations.
Content install requires touching each workstation each time content releases.
Custom Install
Auto software install process but requires special setup.
Install directory is auto selected.
Client exe is copied to workstations and unpacked each time shortcut is clicked.
Do not use in Thin Client or Deepfreeze
(similar) sites.
Install location is public directory on workstation and generally accessible to all users.
Uninstall not required. Client overwrites.
Content install can be automatic from server.
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Install the TDC – Standard 4 Elements
Standard
Installer
Process
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Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Install
Standard Install PC
INSTALL Download the PC 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.
LOAD Content files to
“objectbank” folder. Delete zip package .
[Installation location]\CTB\Online
Assessment\data\objectbank
LAUNCH Click on Online
Assessment Shortcut. TDC should launch.
This workstation is now ready for online testing.
Standard Install MAC
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: Macintosh -
HD/Applications/OnlineAssessme nt/etc.
LOAD Content files into objectbank folder. Delete zip package .
Location: Macintosh -
HD/Applications/OnlineAssessme nt/data/objectbank.
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/dat a/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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Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Install PC
Install - Client (Standard)
Operating System Platform
WINDOWS XP, Vista, Windows 7
MAC 10.4.8, 10.5.4, 10.6 Intel, 10.7
LINUX Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04
Live Links http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come) http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come) http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come)
1. Access and Download the Standard Install .exe
3. Follow Prompts
2. Launch and Click Run
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Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Configure
Configure - Proxy Properties (if applicable at site) (Standard)
Navigate to
Proxy.Properties
file location.
Open file, add entries and save
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Install the Test Delivery Client - Standard Load
Load - Content (Standard)
Navigate to objectbank file location.
Download content zip package, unzip into objectbank folder.
Delete zip package.
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Install the Test Delivery Client - 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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Install the TDC-Custom 4 Elements
Custom
Installer
Process
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Install the Test Delivery Client - 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 not 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 the Test Delivery Client - Custom
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 Online Assessment 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 the Test Delivery Client - Custom Shortcut
Create .EXE Shortcut - Client (Custom)
Operating System Platform
WINDOWS XP, Vista, Windows 7
MAC 10.4.8, 10.5.4, 10.6 Intel, 10.7
LINUX Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04
Live Links http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come) http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come) http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come)
1. Access and Download the Custom Install TDC.exe
2. Save TDC executable to final source location.
3. Next, click once on
TDC executable to highlight, then right click to create a shortcut.
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Install the Test Delivery Client – Custom Content Source
Content Source - Client (Custom)
4. Create a content folder on the server. (example: “An_IN_Site_Content”).
5. Download content zip package from CTB.
6. Unzip content package.
7. Delete zip package.
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Install the Test Delivery Client - 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 the Test Delivery Client - 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
UNC Path or
Mapped
Drive are ok to use in the configuration switch.
Careful on spaces and quotes.
Quotes may or may not be needed.
If Proxy is required, add that configuration switch before adding content switch.
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Install the Test Delivery Client - Custom Launch Workstation
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 installed 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 the Test Delivery Client - Custom Launch Server
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 installed 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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Local server where content source resides.
Local server where TDC EXE resides.
Install the Test Delivery Client - Custom Launch Server
Install the TDC
– Custom Launch Server
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Local server where content source resides
Local server where TDC EXE resides.
Install the Test Delivery Client - Custom Launch Server
Install the TDC – Custom Launch Server
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iPad Setup
Tech Prep- W orkstation System Check
Technology
Preparation for
Online testing
Network Prep
Workstation
Installation
Check
Workstation Prep
Install the Test
Delivery Client
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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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iPad Setup
Tech Prep – iPad Setup
Technology
Preparation for
Online testing
Network Prep
Workstation
Installation
Check
Install the Test
Delivery Client
Workstation
Prep

iPad ® Setup - Minimum Requirements
Hardware iPad2 or newer; No iPad mini’s
Monitor/
Speakers
Minimum screen size – 10”
Class (No iPad mini)
Operating
System iPad – iOS6 or newer
Sound On and
Headset for “Text
To Speech”
Accommodated
Students
Additional
Software
Guided Access
(should be resident on the iPad). Guided
Access use is required to allow iPad use for the TDC application only.
Other apps cannot be started while
Guided Access is on and locked for TDC.
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iPad ® Setup - Test Delivery Client Installation
Step 1 -
Download TDC App from Apple Store
Launch App Store
• An Apple ID is required to use the
App Store.
Locating TDC
• Search in Education apps
• Name – OAS IN
• Initial client release includes the
Statewide
Readiness Test content
Download (free)
Step 2 -
Install TDC App with
Content
Download and Install
Client app
Content
• Content is included with the app download.
The December 2013 content is for the readiness test. The app will update when content packages are released.
Step 3
–
Launch TDC, Guided
Access, Allow Client Access,
Verify Install
Launch the TDC.
Launch Guided Access and add the Passcode.
• The app will auto set landscape lock.
Verify the Install:
• Login using an iPad
Readiness ticket.
• Allow client access to photo gallery.
• If the application launches and login completes, then the application has been setup correctly.

iPad ® Setup - Guided Access
Guided Access Information (from Apple iPad
® user guide) http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1595/en_US/ipad_user_guide.pdf
Guided Access limits iPad [use] to a single app, and lets you control which app features are available.
Use Guided
Access:
(per Apple)
Disable the iPad hardware buttons.
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iPad ® Setup – Proxy Server Considerations
Proxy Server Considerations:
Sites with Proxy Server(s): The TDC makes HTTPS requests.
There is a difference between a HTTP proxy and a HTTPS proxy.
Apple only allows manual setting and configuration for a HTTP connection in iPad, no HTTPS.
Since it is only possible to define a HTTP proxy server, these credentials are not be used for HTTPS connection requests. Subsequently, whenever the TDC app fires an HTTPS request, it will be blocked by the
Proxy Server.
Option to Resolve: If the app will be used on a network that has a Proxy
Server, add the following URLs in the list of exceptions so that the Proxy
Server will not request authentication for those URLs. The URLs are: https://*.ctb.com/ https://*.readspeaker.com/
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iPad ® Setup - Use Affirmation Checklist iPad Setup – Use Affirmation Checklist
We understand the requirements for iPad
® administration. I will configure all iPads ® use for the ISTEP+ Online multiple-choice test that will be used for student testing such that:
Checked # Verification Step
1
The ISTEP+ Online system will support the use of “10” class full size” iPads ® (version 2 or newer) for the spring 2014 testing. All iPads ® planned for use with the ISTEP+ testing must fit these criteria.
2
All iPads ® planned for use with the ISTEP+ Online multiple-choice test administration must have iOS6.x or newer installed.
3
Students must have had prior experience using an iPad ® online multiple-choice test on an iPad
®
. in the classroom before taking the ISTEP+
4 iPad
® sites will be required to participate in the Statewide Readiness Test.
5
Superintendents will be required to sign assurances (this form) that the needed group policy requirements, including “Guided Access,” are implemented by local technology staff in order to maintain test security.
Corporation Name and ID#: ___________________________________________________________
School Name and ID#: _______________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Printed name: _________________________________ Email: ______________________________
Role: ________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________
Please fax this signed form to the CTB Indiana Help Desk fax #: 800.282.0266. This information will be collected from participating corporations/schools and provided to the Indiana Department of Education.
Copyright © 2011 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC
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Text To Speech –Volume on and MP3 files allowed.
For a Positive Testing Experience
Allow *.CTB
Allow IPs (If IPs are used at site)
Restore software (Deep
Freeze, etc.) configured to retain test data after reboot
All other applications closed on testing machines during the test
Restrict intensive bandwidth use during testing (VoIP, Payroll,
Drop box)
For a Positive
Testing
Experience…
Laptop protocol – Use
AC power, wired access, wireless check
Screen savers/power management set to a longer timeout
Anti-virus software full scans scheduled after testing hours
Verify few workstations prior to testing

Agenda – Statewide Readiness Test
Panelist Introductions
Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations
Milestone Review
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Preparation for Online Testing (including iPad)
Statewide Readiness Test
Support – Wireshark, TDC Log File Review, Contacts, QA
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Statewide Readiness Test
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Statewide Readiness Test –About the Test
Goals
• Exercise online testing workstations concurrently to confirm; network capacity and readiness at schools, readiness of CTB servers and confirm the link between schools and CTB.
Statewide Readiness Test Date/Time:
• January 28, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Eastern (Alternate Date - February 4, 2014 at the same time )
Logins and Test Access:
• 1,020 simulated student profiles per school. Not required to use all 1,020 test tickets.
• Credential are not case sensitive
• Student Login ID consists of School ID, the word “Student”, and a sequential number from 0001 to 1020
• Example: 4145student0001
• Test Ticket documents can be accessed using your Single Signon account credentials. Download from the Secure File Sharing
• Password – common to all users – test
• Test Access Code is specific to the school- The access code for each school will be the School ID and the word “test”
• Example 4145test
Secure File Location/ISOFT
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Statewide Readiness Test –About the Test
Content
• Items represent previously released items from Grade levels 3 and 4.
• The Screen Reader is not supported during the Statewide Readiness Test.
• 33 items
Timeframe:
• Approximately 30 minutes concurrently to confirm readiness at sites
• Test in progress and test taker engaged for at least 30 mins.
Basic Troubleshooting:
• Content, restart, general notes
Statewide Readiness Test Participants:
• Parent volunteers, teachers or students (no need to use all 1020 simulated profiles)
• Recommend to not ask 3 rd grade students to participate
• If 3 rd grade students will be asked to participate, provide an opportunity to review the Experience
Online Testing website.
• Statewide Readiness Test answers will not be scored.
Support Documents:
• Located on www.CTB.com/istep and in the appendix section of this presentation.
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Statewide Readiness Test –Activities
Statewide Readiness Test - Activities
Provide Statewide Readiness Test Tickets with login ID, password and Test Access
Code (TAC)
Plan for Statewide Readiness Test
(approx. 1-2 hours)
Create Statewide Readiness Test sessions
Install TDC software and Statewide
Readiness Test content, setup network
(approx. 3-5 minutes/machine)
Provide TDC software and Statewide
Readiness Test content
Monitor Statewide Readiness Test testing progress and status
Provide troubleshooting and support during and following the test
Verify workstation and network setup
(approx. 1-2 hours/school)
Provide login IDs, password and TAC to test takers
(Access/Print approx. 15 minutes/school)
Administer Statewide Readiness Test
(approx. 1-2 hours/school)
Follow-up with corps and schools after
Statewide Readiness Test
Note problems – Report issues to CTB
(approx. 1-2 hours/school)

Before
Test
Day
Statewide Readiness Test – Before Test Day
Statewide Readiness Test
– Before Test Day
Plan/schedule the Statewide Readiness Test.
Install TDC software and Statewide Readiness Testing content/ Setup network.
Select test takers: parent volunteers, teachers or students
Access test tickets containing login IDs, password and test access code (TAC) from ISOFT and print (PDF).
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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On Test
Day
Statewide Readiness Test – On Test Day
Statewide Readiness Test – On Test Day
Provide test takers with test ticket.
Administer Statewide Readiness Test.
Technology and Test Coordinators monitor testing process and record issues.
Implement protocol/ phone tree if a site experiences issues on test day.
Provide local basic troubleshooting.
Monitor www.ctb.com/istep for updates.
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After the
Test
Statewide Readiness Test –After Test Day
Statewide Readiness Test
– After Test Day
Report Statewide Readiness Test issues to CTB.
Work with CTB Support team to resolve issues.
RTS Application – Mark successful completion of
Checkpoint 2.
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Statewide Readiness Test – Support Documents
Statewide Readiness Test
Directions/Instructions:
Access from ISOFT (Secure File
Sharing) via Single Sign-on (SSO) account credentials
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Statewide Readiness Test – Support Documents
Statewide Readiness Test
Statewide Readiness Test Tickets:
Access from ISOFT (Secure File
Sharing) via Single Sign-on (SSO) account credentials

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Statewide Readiness Test – Support Documents
Statewide Readiness Test
Statewide Readiness Test
Basic Troubleshooting Guide:
Access from ISOFT (Secure File
Sharing) via Single Sign-on (SSO) account credentials

Agenda - Support
Panelist Introductions
Session Goals, Common Terminology, Online Testing Administrations
Milestone Review
Checkpoint 2 Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Preparation for Online Testing (including iPad)
Statewide Readiness Test
Support – Wireshark, TDC Log File Review, Contacts, QA
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Technical Support Plan
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TDC Log File Review
[install location]\CTB\Online Assessment\servletcontainer\jetty-5.1.11RC0\logs
Navigate to
TDC log file location.
Open the file named “tdc.log”
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TDC Log File Review
TDC Log File Review
This log indicates that the TDC client was launched, logged in and then closed by the user.
Normal log entries.
Client Startup
Client Exit

TDC Log File Review
TDC Logs
This log indicates that the
TDC client was launched and immediately experienced an issue.
Error log entries.
Client Startup
Client Error
Begin to diagnose: “Target Server (CTB) failed to respond.” Are CTB servers up? Is the client traffic being stopped going out or coming back in to network? Should we get a wireshark capture to see the traffic?

Wireshark
We may ask a school to install Wireshark to help identify and resolve issues.
Wireshark capture files are large. CTB will provide a dropbox location to load files.
http://www.wireshark.org/download.html
Be sure to use .pcap file type when saving the capture.

Step 1 - Download and Install Wireshark http://www.wireshark.org/download.html
Wireshark
Step 2 - Choose an interface to capture.
Step 3 – Begin monitoring capture. Click column names to sort.

Step 4 - Launch the TDC. Take tests using the
Test Client. Close the TDC.
Wireshark
Step 5 - Exit wireshark.
Save Capture file before exiting (click Save).
Step 6 - Leave the default file type as wireshark (.pcap). Enter a file name and Save.
CTB will provide dropbox location and credentials to upload file.

Administration Policies and
Procedures Assistance (IDOE)
Indiana Department of Education istep@doe.in.gov
http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment
Support and Resources
Support and Resources
CTB Indiana Support Team (CTB)
CTB/Indiana Help Desk
CTB_Indiana_Helpdesk@ctb.com
http://www.ctb.com/istep
Phone: 317-232-9050
Toll Free: 888-544-7837
Fax: 317-233-2196
Phone: 800-282-1132 Option 2
Hours of Operation:
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
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Complete Feedback Form
TDC Software available December 16 (Workstation and iPad app)
Link to Statewide Readiness Test content
– Workstation - available December 16 to download and install. iPad users
– content is bundled with iPad app.
Consider installers and installation steps; Which method is best for your school?
Statewide Readiness Test Tickets and support documentation – available January 3
CTB staff resources are available to support installation and troubleshooting
Complete RTS “Readiness Progress” entry for Checkpoint 2 by February 1
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Wrap up
Wrap Up
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Technical Support Plan
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Custom Installer – How to Access “Help”
How to Access Help
Create a shortcut from the Testing
Executable. Add /help as the switch.
Help Options
Double clicking the shortcut will display the below help options.
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Appendix
2015 Roadmap
This list is subject to change for 2015 based on client need, technology changes, etc.
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