Participants: Kim Vidoni, Kendall Hartley, Henry King(CRT & HSPE), Tom MacDiarmid (CRT & HSPE), Beverly Mudd (Writing), Dave Eberhart (Measured Progress), JoAnne Jones (Writing)

1. Introductions (Kim Vidoni)
2. EdTech Needs Assessment Overview (Kendall Hartley)
3. HSPE & CRT → Computer Based
   1. Advantages
      • Dave has been an advocate of the retest as electronic for some time
        • Turn around time can be instantaneous
        • Reduced costs in terms of printing and shipping
        • Writing could also be done much more quickly
   2. Disadvantages
      • Infrastructure of schools is likely not up to par
        • Number of machines
      • Connectivity
        • iTest connectivity requirements (Kim will send to Kendall)
      • Fairness (Henry) will students be able to perform as well on Computer Based as Paper?
      • JoAnne (Clark attempt to do online testing) login challenges (IDMS)
        • Where is this being used? Dave response: Maine and Kentucky.
      • Test item exposure is a significant concern
   3. Cost Effective?
      • Dave Yes, multiple choice definitely,
      • Kim (if every kid had a computer)
        1. Tech support is a big challenge
        2. If you identify tech support as this would be a major accomplishment for the Needs Assessment
   4. Can the integrity of the process be maintained?
      • Dave (yes)
        • Concerns about early item exposure?
        • Dave (what is the difference between paper based)?
        • Testing windows can vary - would this be increased if computer labs are used?
   5. What should I ask District Tech Coordinators?
      1. Teachers and schools coordinators?
         • (Kim) This is largely dependent upon number of machines in the schools.
      2. JoAnne new schools Clark (have large number of labs)
         • loss of days could increase
         • Professional development required?
         • Do the kids have access to a well-equipped computer lab?
      3. Bev (Dave: Do you have states taking writing online?)
         • I am very concerned, most of the students experience,
         • Survey question (how frequently are students writing online)?
      4. Kim (Douglas) yes doing interims online
      5. How is this done
         • Maine (every student has a laptop)
         • Kentucky (Dave will will send Kendall the procedures used in Kentucky)
      6. Tom
         • question would your school be interested in a pilot
      7. Tom what is a suitable environment for testing? Computer labs? Arrangement.
   6. Infrastructure issues seem to be the first order
   7. Meeting participants would appreciate an opportunity to review the survey before it is finalized
   8. Are there alternative methods (e.g, standalone testing centers . . . others).

Resources:

1. Measured Progress Firefly