Computer Infrastructure Questions Related To Common Core Online Tests | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
In the 2014-2015 school year it is expected that most schools will be testing students on computers. The question is are schools ready, and is the necessary infrastructure available, so that the Common Core tests may successfully be administered online?
This post explores this issue. Did you know that "All devices must have a 10” screen, a keyboard, internet access, and the ability to disable features that could be used to cheat during the test"? or that "in addition to computers, iPads, Android tablets, and Chromebooks running on newer operating systems will be able to be used for testing"?
The post also links to some posts that explore issues that Wyoming experienced with online testing and notes that "Adaptive testing is really beneficial and can pinpoint a student’s learning level more closely."