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

• 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

• 2019 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training

• PearsonHow-to Videos
  • Create a TestNav Configuration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT0Oo8zHKUs
  • Create an Online Test Session - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnKXqPp-brg
  • Precache Test Content - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbBjic1dHMA

Overview

• WIDA ACCESS 2.0 Technology webpage

Requirements

•  ACCESS for ELLs and WIDA Screener Online Technology Requirements - 6/22/2021 Link

Checklists

•  Technology Coordinator Checklist- 6/22/2021 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 - 7/28/2021 Link
• WIDA AMS User Guide - 06/25/2021Link
• 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. - 6/22/2021 Link
• Online Testing Network Evaluation and Troubleshooting - 6/22/2021 Link
• Headset Specifications ACCESS for ELLs - 6/22/2021 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.

2021-2022 QA Webinar Schedule for Technology Coordinators- 7/8/2021 Link

•  Welcome Back: What’s New in 2021?  
  Tuesday, September 14th, 12 - 1 p.m. MST- Click Here to Join Webinar
  • Introduce new items in WIDA AMS, in the WIDA training process, and on the WIDA website
• Pre-Testing: Software Updates & Technology Readiness Checklist 
  Thursday, September 23rd, 12 - 1 p.m. MST- Click Here to Join Webinar
  • Overview of COS layout.
  • Walk-through system requirements.
  • Introduce and walk-through the Technology Readiness Checklist.
  • Updates to DRC INSIGHT.
• Pre-Testing: Technology Installations* *(1.5 hours)
  Tuesday, October 5th, 12 -1:30 p.m.  MST- Click Here to Join Webinar
  • Provide installs of the COS INSIGHT and DTK on varying devices (Windows, Macs, Chromebooks, iPads).
  • Share information on updated system requirements.
• Pre-Testing: Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators.
  Tuesday, November 9th, 12 - 1 p.m.  MST- Click Here to Join Webinar
  • Provide Technology Coordinators information to communicate with Test Coordinators and Administrators.
  • Facilitate how to establish a local communication plan to identify issues and troubleshoot if problems arise.
  • Review when to support Test Administrators at their testing sites by training them to respond to technical issues and when/how to report them.
• During Testing: Technology Troubleshooting
  Thursday, January 6th, 12 - 1 p.m.  MST- Click Here to Join Webinar
  • Provide an overview of the various error messages.
  • Common troubleshooting solutions.

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