Chrome devices and app for digital assessment Lennart Herlaar Technical Consultant E-assessment project 11 June 2015 1
Lennart Herlaar E-assessment project (Sub)project scope Specification and selection of devices for digital assessment. Security of digital assessment devices, network and process. Software configuration of the devices. Management of the devices. Technical infrastructure (network, management infrastructure). Specification and selection of (mobile) storage facilities for devices. Proof-of-concept. 11 June 2015 2
Lennart Herlaar E-assessment project Chromebook concept Chrome OS (100% cloud based). Fast, user friendly and affordable. Chrome webstore and apps. Automatic (security) updates (always fresh). Everything (storage, settings, apps) synced to the cloud. Usable with all Chrome devices and browsers. Central management w/o complex infrastructure. 11 June 2015 3
Lennart Herlaar E-assessment project Chromebook requirements for digital assessment At least 8 hours of battery life. Solid-state disk (SSD). 13 inch or larger display (w/o trade-off on battery). 1366x768 screen resolution or larger (w/o trade-off on battery). Dual band WiFi (802.11ac). Native secure browser (kiosk mode). Citrix compatible. 11 June 2015 4
Lennart Herlaar E-assessment project Selected Chromebooks 11 June 2015 5
Lennart Herlaar E-assessment project Digital assessment app Unique Utrecht University Chrome app for digital assessment. Redirecting students to specific test engines (e.g. RemindoToets). 11 June 2015 6
Lennart Herlaar E-assessment project Digital assessment app Additional features are currently in development. Support for multiple test engines. Monitoring of battery status. Support for battery saving features. Monitoring of ChromeOS version. Support for update process. Also: remote management and monitoring features. 11 June 2015 7
Chrome Management for digital assessment Tim van Neerbos IT Architect ITS Basic Services 11 June 2015 8
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services Key considerations Budget Manageability User experience Scalability Mobility Security 11 June 2015 9
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services Budget Hardware is expensive. End user / device management is even more expensive. Chromebook = 250. Chrome Management = 22 per device (perpetual). 530 devices = 48.000 a year (3-year lifecyle). 11 June 2015 10
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services Manageability What do we traditionally need (e.g. Windows desktop)? IT (management) infrastructure; Device management software; Custom images and imaging software; Application delivery software; Monitoring software; Kiosk software (e.g. Sitekiosk, KioWare). Chrome Management offers us the ability to manage the total digital assessment solution through one (cloud based) management console. 11 June 2015 11
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services Manageability Integration with existing UU Google products like Gmail / Google Apps / Google Management Console. Chromebooks new to ITS portfolio. Identical delivery and replacement (Misco). Embedded with IT Service Management. Cloud-based updates and management. No custom images. Manage all settings centrally. Customize instantly from the cloud. Auto-launch digital assessment software. 11 June 2015 12
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services Manageability 11 June 2015 13
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services Manageability 11 June 2015 14
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services User Experience & security Built-in single app kiosk mode. 11 June 2015 15
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services Scalability Easy to expand. Provision, disable or de-provision devices in seconds. New devices automatically receive the correct configuration for digital assesment (kiosk mode, app etc.). Use different configurations for a group of devices. Easy to swap (spare) devices. Devices can t be (re)used outside of the management domain. 11 juni 2015 16
Tim van Neerbos ITS Basic Services Mobility Every device can be used for digital assessments. All devices in a group have the same (exchangeable) configuration. 11 juni 2015 17
Gràinne Phelan Google 11 juni 2015 18
Funding & sustainability Google confidential Do not distribute
A chance to innovate with funding Funding & sustainability Google confidential Do not distribute
Curriculum and assessment plan Roll out carts across district Innovative funding & sustainability Ignite and nurture buy-in Board Approval for 1:1 initiative Google confidential Do not distribute
Demand is now pushing the supply. In their own way, these school buses are helping us provide our teachers and students with the tools they need for success. - Amy Gates, CTO at Lees Summit Google confidential Do not distribute
Culture Google confidential Do not distribute
behavior resistance A cloud of doubt around... engagement jobs 20th century learning students Google sustainable common core motivation new devices classrooms assessment infrastructure & wireless Apps integration 21st century model goals pilot possibilities personalized learning professional development change admin team curriculum Google confidential Do not distribute
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Project Silver Lining Average use of technology days per week Students Involved in Learning Via Education Resources Leveraging INformation and tech INtegration for Growth Average use of technology hour per week 3.6 4.7 7.5 11.7 Google confidential Do not distribute
It was easy for us to have a defeatist attitude at first, but we focused on how we could embed this initiative as part of our school culture -- and it s been amazing to see the transformation. Trevor Timmons, Director of Technology, Weld Re4 Google confidential Do not distribute
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Technology Adoption Lifecycle Google confidential Do not distribute
Amy Mayer, Director for District Initiatives & Staff Development, Huntsville ISD Google confidential Do not distribute
Teachers have told us they didn't know how they would ever catch up and were avoiding staff development because they were so far behind Google confidential Do not distribute
ITP: Individualized Technology Plan 1:1 meetings Individualized Plans Targeted sessions Professional Development Google confidential Do not distribute
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Network and equipment for digital assessment Bart Timmermans Wireless & Mobility Specialist ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation 11 June 2015 34
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Implementation Solution selection Network infrastructure Network security 15 juni 2015 35
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Solution selection Fixed desks Laptops Hybrids Chromebooks 15 juni 2015 36
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Chromebook provisioning How to provision, sticker, store and recharge 320 chromebooks? @ 15 juni 2015 37
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Equipment Identity 15 juni 2015 38
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Security Missing chromebook is locked! Wireless 15 juni 2015 39
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Network infrastructure Wireless Special SSID UU-toetsen 5 GHz only Scaled for capacity and bandwidth Wired Redundant power supplies Power over Ethernet (PoE+) UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) Redundant fibre optics to core network 15 juni 2015 40
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Security: How does it work? How does it work? 15 juni 2015 41
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Checklist Manageability Scalability Mobility Student satisfaction Security
Bart Timmermans ITS Infrastructure & Exploitation Questions? 15 juni 2015 43