Technology Readiness

Requirements

• Pearson TN 8 system requirements - Web Link

Checklists TN 8

• Set up and Use TestNav - Web Link
  • Mac OS X App Setup - Web Link
  • Windows App Setup - Web Link
  •  Android Devices App Setup - Web Link
  • Chromebooks App Setup - Web Link
  • iPads App Setup - Web Link
  • Linux App Setup - Web Link

• Set Up and Use ProctorCache- Web Link

Component Software

• Proctor Cache and Test Nav apps http://download.testnav.com/- Web Link

Documentation

• TestNav 8 Online Support - Web Link
• TestNav 8 and Third Party Assistive Technology - Web Link
• PearsonAccess ^Next Online support - Web Link
• CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trials Job Sheet - WORD 12-16-2020
• How to Read a Testnav Log File: High Level Overview- PDF

Training

• 2022 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training

  • 2022 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-13-22 
    • Recording
    • PPT Slides

  • 2022 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-16-22 

    • Recording
    • PPT Slides

  • CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training Links - MS Word

  • CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trials 2021-22 - Job sheet MS Word

• DTC Kickoff 2021-22

  • PPT slides

• 2021 CMAS Administration Debrief for DTCs

  • Recording

  • PPT Slides

• 2021 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training

  • Recording

  • PPT Slides

  • CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trials Job Sheet - WORD 12-16-2020

• 2020-2021 DTC Kick-Off Webinar 

  • Recording

  • PPT slides

• 2020 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training

  • Recording

  • PPT Slide

Overview

• WIDA ACCESS 2.0 Technology webpage

Requirements

• Supported System Requirements for ACCESS for ELLs and Screener - June 2022-October 2022 - 6/27/2022 Link

Checklists

•  Technology Coordinator Checklist- 6/27/2022 Link

Component Software

• WIDA AMS - Request login credentials from your DAC
• Central Office Services-Service Device (COS-SD v3.0) for ACCESS for ELLs Online and WIDA Screener Online administrations.  After August 15, 2019, the TSM will no longer be supported.  - Central Office Services (COS) installers available for Linux, Mac OS, and Windows on WIDA AMS (login required) 
• INSIGHT v10.0.1 Test Engine available for download -   DRC INSIGHT installers for iOS, Chrome, Linux, Mac OS, and Windows available  to download the on WIDA AMS (login required) 

Documentation 

• Technology User Guide - 6/27/2022 Link
• WIDA AMS User Guide - 6/27/2022 Link
• Extended Retries- Describes Extended Retries feature. If the connection necessary to transmit test response is lost during testing, for the next five minutes INSIGHT attempts to restore contact with the DRC Servers. - 6/27/2022 Link
• Online Testing Network Evaluation and Troubleshooting - 6/27/2022 Link
• Headset Specifications ACCESS for ELLs - 6/27/2022 Link
• Chrome OS Device Support 2022-2023 - 6/27/2022 Link​

DRC System Status webpage

The DRC System Status webpage provides real-time updates on operations of WIDA AMS, INSIGHT, the Testing Site Manager, and Educator Scoring. New this year: DTCs can now subscribe to receive email updates when the status of any system changes. We encourage DTCs to take advantage of this feature and expedite their awareness of any service interruptions impacting ACCESS for ELLs 2.0.  

Training

WIDA has archived all training materials and recordings in their secure portal site. Contact bonner_c@cde.state.co.us if you need an account to access the materials.

DRC Technology Webinars for WIDA 2022-23

DRC and WIDA will be hosting a series of Technology Webinars for Technology Coordinators in the 2022-2023 school year. The purpose of the webinars is to provide details related to the ACCESS 22-23 Software Updates, Technology Installations, Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators, and Troubleshooting.   

• Pre-Testing: Software Updates and Tech Readiness Checklist 
  • Date:  Tuesday, October 4, 2022
  • Time:  12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
  • Summary:  An overview of the COS layout and updates to DRC INSIGHT. It also provides a walk-through of system requirements and the Technology Readiness Checklist. 
•  Pre-Testing: Technology Installations - Part 1
  • Date:  Tuesday, October 11, 2022
  • Time:  12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
  • Summary: Provides instructions for how to configure a Central Office Services Configuration and installation of Central Office Services Service Devices if needed. 
• Pre-Testing: Technology Installations - Part 2
  • Date:  Thursday, October 13, 2022
  • Time:  12:00-1:00 p.m. MST 
  • Summary: Provides instruction on how to install DRC INSIGHT and registration on varying student devices (Windows, Macs, Chromebooks, iPads). 
• Pre-Testing: Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators 
  • Date:  Tuesday, November 8, 2022
  • Time:  12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
  • Summary: Provides Technology Coordinators information to communicate with Test Coordinators and Administrators. Topics include establishing a local communication plan to identify issues and troubleshooting if problems arise as well as reviewing when to support Test Administrators at their testing sites by training them to respond to technical issues and when and how to report them.  
• During Testing: Technology Troubleshooting
  • Date:  Thursday, January 5, 2023
  • Time:  12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
  • Summary: An overview of the various error messages and common troubleshooting solutions. 

If you are unable to attend, a recording will be available after the presentations. To view the webinar recordings, log into WIDA AMS and click the View Documentation tile on the landing page or select My Applications > General Information > Documents.

System Status, Requirements and Component Software

• Kite Suite- Web links to, Bandwidth requirements and KITE client downloads.

Documentation

• Colorado DLM Technology Specifications Manual - Web Link 07/15/2021
• KITE Client whitelist settings - Web Link
• KITE Client bandwidth requirements - Web Link
• Troubleshooting Kite Upload Errors - Web Link

Technology Specifications Training

• Video (skip to 32:29 for technology) -10/15/2019 Web Link
  • Video Slides (pages 14-16) -10/15/2019  PDF
  • Video Script (pages 10-11) -10/15/2019  PDF
• FAQ -10/15/2019  PDF