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higher frequencies dismiss balasco from the expanded Horizons at Cal high and I am here to give you all an overview on how to prepare for the elpac this year so because we're all learning and working remotely the test will have some new features but still has the same so we'll go over the items you will need and the new features that will be on the test as still before testing we want to make sure that you have all of the materials that we need to complete this task successfully the first we want to make sure that you have a Chromebook that is working we want you have a Chromebook that connects to your internet your personal Wi-Fi or to the hotspot that was provided five make sure that your Chromebook does have strong connectivity so that we don't have any interruptions during the test make sure that your Chromebook has the your web browser application you can find that on the application section before logging into your Chromebook and this is what the secure browser looks like so check that out as soon as you're done watching the presentation to make sure you do have access to secure web browser if you've been having trouble with your charger make sure to give us a call so that we can give you a new one because we do want your butt to be fully charged and we don't want your but dying during the test using your personal device you can go ahead and click on this link this presentation should be shared with you or you can find it on our website and you can click on this link and it will give instructions on how to download secure browser to your personal computer and these instructions were also sent to you in your email so you can check that out as soon as you're done watching this presentation so if you haven't already got that email check out your Chromebook and if you have any trouble give us a call this is our school number and if you dial extension 3282 you will reach mr. Dad and he is our computer text here at if for whatever reason he's not able to answer your call he is most likely helping another student so go ahead and just leave your name and number and message and he will get back to you as soon as he can so again some more things you'll need for testing I sent you an email last week or a couple of weeks ago so make sure you read that email because it does have detailed information so you will need your SSI I need to log into testing instructions were shared on that email on how to locate your SSID in Aeries portal and will actually go over it and just one moment so as soon as you locate your SSID writer town a piece of scratch paper for the test make sure you also write down the test session ID that was shared in the email we always recommend that you get plenty of sleep so that you're well rested for the test and then also right now if you can start thinking about where would be a good location to take the test somewhere where you have no interruptions and also if headphones help you focus while taking the tub tab available as well check out that if you're having any trouble finding any of the information that you need give us a call and also we have some practice testing 10 start looking at so if you click on this link right here it'll take you to the practice elpac website you can either login as a guest user or click off and login with your name and SSID then you'll click your grade and then it'll take you to the elpac practice session so you can click on any section to get started and start practicing I'm just practice session will mimic how the real test so it will have you verify your settings do an audio video and Mike Chuck and then you can get started once you've completed the audio video on my TV so when you're during the practice session again a lot of the teachers on the practice session will be on the actual test so you can get the test read aloud to you that is one feature if you click on this fought there are some more features such as you can Ma the question for review meaning you can come back to this question before you submit you can also access a notepad you can strike through text or respond sometimes the highlighting section is the Veil double as well so this is what the notepad section looks like you can access this when doing the listening or reading section of the test and this is what the strikethrough feature looks like an ox practice session so now to go we're going to go over how to access your SSID through your Aeries portal you will login and you open up the men and click up click on student info once you click on student info you will play contact plug-in and this is what it will look like your SSID will be on here at a lot longer than your regular school ID so make sure you write it down accurately again you'll need this information for the elpac test and also for the cats if you're taking it this year the night before your test we have some tips for you all again get some rest make sure you sleep make sure you get enough hours of sleep so that you're well rested for the morning make sure to set an alarm we will be testing ever Monday Wednesday Friday at 8:30 a.m. to make sure that the day to give you enough time to eat to get your computer logged on make sure your computer is ready to go right make sure it's fully charged and that you have all of the items ready to go write some scratch paper your SSID and your test session do we have here some quotes repeat after me I can do this I know that this has been and a very different year but know that we are getting through it together and we're so grateful for your work and for your support throughout this whole that we will get through this so on test day you will log on to Vista cure web browser this is the icon and then you will login using your first name your SSID on your test session ID once you like and it will ask you to verify your information if it is correct you click on yes and then you will still lack the listening that isn't as we will start on and then you will complete the reading and writing sections after the listening test so once you selected the section you have to wait about a minute or so so that I can you're tucked and once you have been approved you will complete the sound video and Camera check before continuing so make sure that all of these features are working to ensure that your test will go smoothly these are the new features that will be available on the top you will be able to raise your hand and I will lower it when I've helped you so you click on the  and I'm on my it'll show a red flag saying that you have a question or where that you're raising your hands I will chat with you and we can discuss any questions or problems that you may be having you can also send me a direct message and that will pop up on my end and we can also message via direct message and I can also broadcast a message to everyone whether it's to remind everyone complete the next test session or maybe tube let you all know that we will be taking a break keep an eye out for that but these are the new features on the top so feel free to use them if you have any need any help with anything do during the test again raise your hand if you have a question or maybe if you need to use the restroom break that is okay just let me know and we'll chat once you raise your hand or send a direct message also while you're taking the test Please feel free to have any water or snacks near you we want you to take your time because this is an untimed test if you want me to do your bags and we also want you to how many stacks are water you made me and we don't want you hungry while taking the test what you need to do to be comfortable but I'll still be focused while taking the test complete the listing section you willing to login again to complete the reading and writing section once you completed all three section you will log out of secure browser log back into your Chromebook and open your way Union email open up the email that I sent you regarding your elpac test I no click on the speaking section Zoom link room where you'll wait until it is return to complete the speaking section so just be aware that it might take about 20 to 30 minutes but just hang on their we're working with other students or will let you and it is your turn so if you want maybe eat your lunch during this time I'm just have your computer and you're used to that you're ready to go when it is your turn and if you have any questions related to your personal computer or maybe you didn't receive the email please give us a call here is our number here is our extension 3282 for 30 60 and here are our emails as well if you would how to reach out to us via email we will respond to you as soon as we can I also want to show you all mind you so this is how you will all look on my end I will have access to your cat but know that only I will have access or mr. hope that our mr. Rhonda we will be administering the test and we were are the only ones who will see your camera no one else can see them I'll take an eye to see your progress it shows me an icon do you have a question or if you raised your hand but that is all for the task go again if you have any questions please feel free to reach out but we wish you the best and know you great and we thank you all so much for your support and your hard work while taking this test thank you everyone

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