are you ready for the common core assessments?
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This archived webinar will help you stay ahead of the curve on PARCC, Smarter Balanced and other CCSS assessments. Visit the K-12 Blueprint to watch the webinar on demand at: http://www.k12blueprint.com/content/are-you-ready-common-core-assessmentsTRANSCRIPT
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Are You Ready for the Common Core Assessments?
November 13,2013
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CCSS resources include:
Common Core Toolkit
Archived Webinar on “What Standards and Assessment Mean for College and Career Readiness”
Judy Salpeter Editor
K-12 Blueprint
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Are You Ready for the Common Core Assessments?
Ingrid Roberson Alameda County Office of Ed, CA
Kecia Ray Nashville Public
Schools, TN
Blanca Duarte LogicWing, Inc.
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Are You Ready for the Common Core Assessments?
Blanca Duarte
President and Founder
LogicWing, Inc.
Preparing for Online Assessments
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Next Generation Learning requires Next Generation Assessments
College and Career Readiness Online placement tests and entrance exams, applications and testing
Digital literacy skills required of global citizens Technology standards embedded within the content standards Technological tools and practices within every classroom
Higher-order thinking skills Critical-thinking, Problem-solving, Communication
Provide timely information to support teaching and learning
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New Ways to Demonstrate Learning
Assessments will include types of responses such as: Technology-enhanced constructed response
(TECR) Drag and drop or clickable selections
Short and Extended constructed response Technology-enhanced Items (TEI) Simulations Performance tasks
Complete an in-depth project Demonstrate analytical skills Real-world problem solving
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Comprehensive Assessment Consortia Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Smarter Balanced (SBAC)
Alternate Assessment Consortia Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment Consortium (DLM) National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC)
English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessment Consortium Assessment Services Supporting English learners through Technology Systems
(ASSETS)
Overview of Three Types of Online Assessments Supporting the CCSS
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Comprehensive Assessment Consortia
Online assessments being developed by two consortia. For a list of the states in each consortium visit: PARCC - www.parcconline.org SBAC - www.smarterbalanced.org
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Smarter Balanced
PARCC
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For more information: www.parcconline.org www.smarterbalanced.org
Similarities Online assessments for grades 3-8 and
high school in ELA and Math Use of a mix of item types, including:
Selected-response, Constructed response, Technology-enhanced, Complex performance tasks
Two required components, both given during the final weeks of the school year
Use of both electronic and human scoring, with results expected within 2 weeks
PARCC and Smarter Balanced – Side by Side
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Source: Educational Leadership (Doorey, Dec 2012/Jan. 2013)
Differences • PARCC
• Has a fixed-form delivery system • Has a caching option • Testing platform is TestNav 8
• SBAC • Has adaptive delivery • States have choice about delivery
mechanism • Re-take option for EOY
component
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Instructional Needs & Technology Planning Instructional goals and needs must be paramount in long-range technology planning and purchases—don’t just buy for the test.
Invest in broadband infrastructure for Teaching Learning Assessment
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Preparing Infrastructure The five main areas to consider for technical readiness within infrastructure are:
Network Hardware and Software Staff and Personnel Process and Practice Devices
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Network Considerations
Sufficient bandwidth Local network Wireless network Internet
Identification and elimination of network bottlenecks Filtering and proxies Disaster avoidance
Bandwidth Requirements
PARCC External connection to the Internet Minimum with caching -
5kps / student
Minimum without caching - 50kps / student
Recommendation for assessment & instruction
100kps / student
System check tool for testing platform, TestNAV & Technology Readiness Tool
SBAC External connection to the Internet Recommended for test
10-20kps / student
Recommendation for assessment & instruction
100kps / student
Bandwidth checking tool and technology readiness calendar
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Assessing Wireless Networks An example of the factors in analyzing and planning for network readiness: Successful wireless implementations have robust wired backbones • Performance varies by switch—even from same vendor • Processing power and ongoing utilization of switches
Firewall capability vs. WAN bandwidth • Traffic shaping, application filtering, packet signatures
vs. URL filtering
Test for interference Semi-autonomous wireless access points
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Hardware Considerations Five year technology refresh cycle vs. test evolution Device capability: input, network connectivity, screen size, etc. Minimum vs. Recommended system requirements Excess device capacity Sufficient electrical capacity, in total and in testing locations Assistive technology requirements
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Software Considerations Special software to support testing Operating systems: support, compatibility, lifespan Supported browsers—plugins needed; standalone secure browser Ability to restrict operating system features, connectivity, peripherals, etc. Additional management applications or services
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Proctor Caching - Benefits Students experience fewer testing delays due to network congestion
Testing continues if the Internet connection is lost, because test content is pre-cached
Reduced data traffic on a school network will also further minimize the impact of testing to other Internet users at the same school
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Staff Considerations Technology Staff • Preparing infrastructure • Device selection • Availability during testing
Teachers and Proctors • Preparation and training • Assessment Delivery • Familiarity with testing software and technical
troubleshooting
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Student Considerations
Student readiness Typing Mouse skills Touch interface gestures Experience with computer-based tests Who, when and how to ask for help Consistent use of devices
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Security Considerations Device lockdown
Bluetooth pairing Key loggers and spyware
Network security Malware
Denial of service attack
Student authentication/identification
PARCC Latest Guidance Field test section has been added to parcconline.org Specific tutorials on interactive test elements coming soon ELA and Math interactive items available EOY System check tool to test for TestNav and bandwidth – access available to field test schools first Upcoming town hall meeting around assistive technology
Test administration manual will have security and proctor guidance
SBAC Latest Guidance Adaptive delivery has no caching option Bluetooth considerations Digital learning library RFI for delivery of test
Device Considerations Multiple means of representation, engagement and expression
Users have access to different types of devices – which ones will you choose?
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All eligible devices must be able to be “locked down” Unrestricted Internet access Still and video cameras Screen capture and recording Email, IM, voice over IP Bluetooth connectivity App switching Printing Remote access
Device Security Requirements
Additional Guidance
PARCC Headphones with Microphone Keyboard – wired / bluetooth Mouse or Touchpad
Parcconline.org/technology
SBAC Headphones Keyboard – wired / bluetooth Mouse or Touchpad
Smarterbalanced.org/technology
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Do: Start at the source:
PARCCOnline.org SmarterBalanced.org Blog: http://www.ofthat.com/
Read about best practices from other states
Delaware, Florida, Idaho Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Stay Informed
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Do:
Stay connected through social media @PARCCPlace @educatorleader #askPARCC Town Hall Series @SmarterBalanced
Set up news feeds to email you notifications
Google Alerts or Mention
Monitor the Web
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Do:
Create a communication plan Include parents on the committee Hold parent workshops Invest in keyboarding software Be open, available, transparent
Involve Parents
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Are You Ready for the Common Core Assessments?
Kecia Ray
Executive Director of Learning
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, TN
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Kecia Ray Planning for Success
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools began planning for success two years ago in partnership with the Nashville Technology Council. Key elements of our learning technology plan include:
• Upgrading district wide infrastructure to accommodate not only online assessments but also blended learning classrooms more suitable for CCSS instruction.
• Transforming role of school librarian to support common core implementation through instructional design practices.
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Kecia Ray Planning for Success
Key Elements (cont’d)
• Eliminated desktop labs and implemented mobile labs in classrooms
• Identified Tech Lead and Assessment Coordinator within each school to triangulate the support for online assessment along with school librarians.
• Implemented SchoolNet – an Instructional Management System – that enables teachers to create PARCC like test items for formative assessment.
• Designed a PD plan to offer self paced differentiated and customizable for teachers to become familiar with blended learning strategies to implement common core.
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Are You Ready for the Common Core Assessments?
Ingrid Roberson
Professional Expert, Assessment
Alameda County Office of Ed, CA
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What Needs to Ready?
1. Network Connectivity • What are the assessment and instructional demands being
placed on bandwidth at the time of testing?
2. Devices • What are the assessment and instructional needs of devices?
• What are costs associated with add-on such as keyboards and headphones when considering desktop, netbooks and tablets.
3. Testing Environment • Does the actual room have adequate power, connectivity, and
space?
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Who Needs to Ready?
1. Technical Support Personnel • Short Term: What support is needed before, during and after
testing?
• Long Term: What support is needed to maintain infrastructure?
2. Administrators, Teachers and Students • What do administrators and teachers need to know in order to
provide entry-level support?
• What do students need to know in order to work with chosen devices?
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RESOURCES for
Learning More
K-12 Center at ETS Resource for keeping up with next generation assessments
http://www.k12center.org
Coming Together to Raise Assessment June 2013 report on the 6 CCSS consortia
http://www.k12center.org/rsc/pdf/Coming_Together_June_2013.pdf
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Thank You
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