10/2/13. Technology Readiness for PARCC Assessments. October Agenda/Objec?ves. School Technology Readiness

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Technology Readiness for PARCC Assessments October 2013 Agenda/Objec?ves 1. Discuss what steps teachers and test coordinators can take to prepare for PARCC computer- based tes@ng. 2. Review device and bandwidth guidelines for assessment administra@on.

2 School Technology Readiness LEARNING INFRASTRUCTURE Standards Curriculum Pedagogy Instruc@onal Materials Opportunity to Learn Professional Development Forma@ve and Summa@ve

1 Technology Readiness for PARCC Assessments October 2013 Agenda/Objec?ves 1. Discuss what steps teachers and test coordinators can take to prepare for PARCC computer- based 2. Review device and bandwidth guidelines for assessment 3. Discuss strategies for preparing students for computer- based 4. Review key dates for training and school readiness 2 School Technology Readiness LEARNING INFRASTRUCTURE Standards Curriculum Pedagogy Materials Opportunity to Learn Professional Development and Assessment TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Devices and Networks Bandwidth Accessibility Security Interoperability Data and Tech Support User Training 3 1

2 PARCC Assessment Technology ShiJs From Scale - Individual state tests Content - Low complexity items and task response modes Delivery - Once a year - Paper and pencil Scoring & Repor?ng Assessment ShiPs To Mul@state consor@a sharing common tests, common infrastructure, and economies of scale. Cogni@vely complex tasks that leverage use of mul@media, interac@vity, authen@c tasks, mul@- part, simula@ons and address tradi@onally difficult to assess skills within the Common Core with tools that increase accessibility. Computer- based assessment system including summa@ve, mid- year, diagnos@c components + curricular and professional development resources. - End of year - Data to inform instruc@on - Decontextualized - Contextualized to CCSS - High Level - More granular feedback Data - Student responses Infrastructure - Procured services - State- specific - Responses, interac@ons, payerns to improve assessments - Data for state longitudinal systems - Results will be interpretable across states (for example when a student moves from one state to another) - Common consor@um infrastructure - Scalable, flexible, extensible Interoperability - Virtually none Common standardized formats for results data, items, and student registra@on allow interoperability across states and 4 across technical components. What Devices Can Students Use? Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, and Thin Client/VDI Computers (Windows, Mac, Chrome, Linux) Support for Linux will not be available un@l opera@onal tes@ng. Tablets (ipad, Windows, and Android) Screen size must be 9.5 inches (10 inch class) or larger. External keyboards (wired or Bluetooth) are required for tablets. Support for Android will not be available un@l opera@onal tes@ng All devices must meet the established hardware, opera@ng system, and networking specifica@ons available at hyp:// 5 PARCC Technology Specifica?ons Opera@ng System Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Thin Client/VDI Minimum Windows XP SP3 (with caveats) Mac OS 10.5 Linux: Ubuntu 9-10, Fedora 6 ios6 Android 4.0 Chrome OS Memory By opera@ng system 1 GB RAM Processor By opera@ng system 1 GHz Recommended Windows 7 or newer Mac OS 10.7 or newer Linux: Ubuntu 11.10, Fedora 16 ios6 or newer Android 4.0 or newer Chrome OS Screen Size or larger Screen Resolu@on Bandwidth x x 768 or beyer 5 kbps/ student using local caching 100 kbps/ student to support instruc@on and assessment 2

3 Preparing Students for PARCC Be aware of how the CCSS address technology hyp://tech4ccss.blogspot.com/p/database- technology- and- ccss.html Understand how the new assessments will be designed Interact with the type of technology- enhanced and items that will be on the assessments hyp:// task- prototypes. Embrace technology in the learning process & assessment) 7 Sample Test Items PARCC released task prototypes in August 2012 and sample items in August 2013, which can be found here: hyp:// task- prototypes. Later in 2013, the new sample items will be re- released on the technology plakorm that students will use for the Field Test, providing an early opportunity for students and educators to engage with the tools and func@onali@es on the assessment. 8 Example Student Item Interac?ons and Tools Click / tap Select object Select text Select area Select and drag/slide Unselect Scroll Plot points Drag and drop Type with text editor Use text highlighter Use calculator Use protractor Use ruler Use video player 9 3

4 10/2/ Computer- Based Accessibility Features and Accommoda?ons Some examples include: Text to Speech / Zoom Text Customized colors Masking Graphic organizers* for audio and video* video* language supports/ tools* Braille support refreshable)* Signing support (ASL) videos* *Will not be available until operational testing 12 4

5 Key Lessons from the Technology Readiness Tool Successful Planning Involves Technology Strategy for and Assessment Clear, Consistent, and Planning State Leadership and Support Intra- State Agency Clear and Ongoing Computer Device and Network Analysis at the Local Level That One Plan Does Not Fit All Schools 13 Discussion What strategies are you finding effec?ve in your school, district, or state that expand opportuni?es for students and teachers to gain familiarity and comfort with computer- based assessments? 14 Spring 2014 Prac?ce Test For those schools not included in the Field Test sample, a computer- based prac@ce test will be available to all PARCC schools. Details regarding how to gain access to these prac@ce tests will be available in Spring 2014 The prac@ce test will be available in Spring The prac@ce test will enable students and teachers to become familiar with the PARCC assessments and to prac@ce with the different types of technology func@onali@es. 15 5

6 Readiness Dates to Remember Key Ac?vi?es/Milestones System Check Available (Verify devices meet system requirements) Sample Set 1 Training Modules and Documenta@on Sample Set 2 Prac@ce Tests Date Available November November/December November/December January Late March 16 For More Informa?on If you have ques@ons regarding state and/or district readiness ac@vi@es, please contact your State Readiness Coordinator (see provided State Readiness Roster) Learn more about the PARCC technology guidelines and school online readiness at hyp:// When available, staff and administrators can read documenta@on and training materials located at hyp://parcc.pearson.com/training Pearson support materials for backup and just support can be found at hyp://parcc.pearson.com/support 17 6

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