davidT

A problem we had with the practice test is stations not allowing students to log on because a test is still unfinished on that station due to a previous crash. The solution is to delete the files in C:\pf\qcatesting\dps\backup and the C:\pf\qcatesting\dps\upload\ibpset folders. (from memory) This solve the prob but I suppose with the real summative tests if we do this the student willnot get any result (apart from being fed up with the whole process)! Tomorrow we plan two classes to do both parts, on class of 30 at a time.

I used MSS V1 which was a pain to get right. V2 installs to the server easiliy and we created a package which we ghost out to stations. The only problem we have is that it needs the Shockwave Extras which are on their installer but not on the one from http://www.macromedia.com/downloads. Plato Learning are in Maidenhead, Berkshire and really are quite helpful if you log a problem on their web forum.

I have just started using Ian Lee's cheap ICTbooking software which is based on Excel and only requires macros to be enabled. Pretty intuitive for staff. MY only comnplaint is that it does not treat Weeks 1 and 2 any differently but it does cope with a 2 week timetable effectively.