Utilizing iPads for ACCESS 2020-21

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Software Requirements

Required
  • iPadOS 13 and 14 †
  • iPads Enrolled in Jamf Pro
  • DRC INSIGHT app††
  • Guided Access (called App Self-Lock internally on DRC INSIGHT app) †††
Additional Guidance 
† iOS 12.x support ended December 2020
††The DRC INSIGHT app is automatically deployed to all iPads that have migrated to Jamf Pro. Please see our guide for more information.
††† DRC INSIGHT will not allow student testing unless Guided Access mode is enabled, which is now automatically set after the Org Unit ID is entered and a test (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) is selected.

Hardware Requirements

Required
  • iPad (5th, 6th, 7th and 8th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Air (3rd and 4th generation), iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch (1st and 2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation)*
  • 2GB RAM minimum level of memory required
  • Wired or Wireless (bluetooth) keyboard **
  • Headphones 
  • WiFi Internet access

Suggested
  • Case with built-in stand
  • Reboot devices prior to taking assessment - this helps free additional available memory​
​Additional Guidance
* iPad Air, iPad 2, 4th gen, and iPad minis are not supported due to out-dated iOS version and screen size of the iPad mini.
** Due to the onscreen space occupied by the virtual keyboard, ACCESS assessments require external keyboards so as not to limit or obscure the view of test item content and related functionalities when text input is required.

Keyboard Options

Below are two of the known keyboard options for your school to consider if you do not already have access to this hardware. Please work with your school administration to determine what is right for your budget.
Wired
Brand: Belkin™ Secure Wired Keyboard for iPad  
Price:  Refer to Oracle Marketplace - Apple Catalog the Lightning cable for iPad Air or later.
Other: No batteries or software required.
Wireless (Bluetooth)
Brand: Apple Magic Wireless Keyboard
Price: Refer to Oracle Marketplace - Apple Catalog
Other: Works with all iPad models. Two AA batteries required.

Additional Information from WIDA/DRC INSIGHT

  • Click here for Supported System Requirements for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Screener Test - Effective 02/2021 - 06/2021
  • Click here for IL State Specific Information for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

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