SETDA Outlines State of Online Assessment
SETDA just released a white paper on Technology Specifications for Large Scale Computer Based Online Assessment.
The report provides lots of background on the current state of online assessment. Â 33 states offer some online but only a handful–Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas and Oregon–require online summative assessments. Â Over a third of the states offer some or all of their end of course exams online. Â 30 states are participating in Smarter Balanced and 24 in PARCC (DE & SC belong to both).
The report details current hardware and connectivity requirements. Â Most states recommend hard wired connectivity (which is understandable historically but is unscalable)
The report recommends planning on tech-heterogeneity. Â It weighs access v timing issues (ie, you need more computers if everyone must take tests simultaneously). Â The report sensibly urges state to coordinate the shift to online assessment with the shift to online instructional materials and professional development.
The report urges states to accommodate competency-based progress models and balancing comparability and validity.
Here’s the EdWeek summary

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