MDE Assessment Update 9-28-11

[Brian Norman]

Technology Webinars on AIR’s System

The webinar for technology staff for AIR’s online testing system will be repeated on Thursday, October 11, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.  The webinar previews the new Online Testing System and provides instructions for downloading and installing the AIR secure browser.

 

RSVP: The webinar will be broadcast via WebEx. Please RSVP by completing and submitting the attached form, or by sending your name, school/district and email address to Christine Loew at [e-mail].

 

A recording of the webinar, and the accompanying PowerPoint file, is available under General Resources > Training on the Minnesota Assessments portal.

 

AIR Secure Browser Test to Be Replaced by GRAD Item Samplers

The Secure Browser Test site will no longer be available starting 8 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, so the site can be prepared for the release of the Reading and Mathematics GRAD item samplers. The GRAD item samplers will be available on Friday morning, September 30. Please note that once the GRAD item samplers go live they will replace the Secure Browser Test.  Technology staff can use the item samplers for a basic check to verify that the Secure Browser has been correctly installed.