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Welcome!
Introduction to TASKSTREAM
Student Training03/11/2020
INTRODUCTION TO TASKSTREAM!
Training will focus on the following items:
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q What is Taskstream
q Roles and Responsibilities
q Getting into TASKSTREAM: LOGIN / PASSWORD / ACCOUNT INFORMATION / SIGN IN
q What’s on TASKSTREAM HOMEPAGE
q DRF Programs to facilitate portfolio activities in each education program
q What needs to be Submitted
q Videotaping
q How to Search and Upload
q How to Submit
q How to Delete Attachments
Taskstream is a customizable electronic portfolio, assessment management and performance based instructional system.
§ Taskstream offers TWO TOOLS to facilitate portfolio management and experiences for students, faculty and staff.
1. Taskstream uses Learning Achievement Tools (LAT) a cloud-based electronic portfolio platform used for assessment management and reporting, showcase programs and student portfolios by highlighting development, learning and achievements.
2. Taskstream also uses Directed Response Folio (DRF) Programs to facilitate portfolio activities in each education program. The tool will assist students to assemble and upload work to satisfy program and state requirements which are aligned with learning outcomes and are used to assess each student submission and evaluated by assigned evaluators.
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WHAT IS TASKSTREAM?
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Students are subscribed as AUTHORS and are responsible for submitting their work for assessment and accreditation.
• Faculty, Staff, Cooperative Teachers and Supervisors are subscribed as EVALUATORS and are responsible for providing assessment and meeting accreditation requirements.
Taskstream is designed to enroll subscribers as AUTHORS or EVALUATORS.
• As a new subscriber to Taskstream, you will receive a Welcome to Taskstream email from Watermark stating your new account has successfully been created.
q The email will contain your LOGIN (USERNAME) to be used to sign in. Your USERNAME can not be changed.
o If you haven’t received any emails please contact the Education Assessment Coordinator, Maria Montaperto at [email protected].
LOGIN (USERNAME)
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GETTING INTO TASKSTREAM
• The Welcome to Taskstream email will also have a direct link to create your PASSWORD for your account.
q Example: https://www.taskstream.com/pub/reset_password.asp?r=a3c4c0c5csctctca&u=feflfph6e3c1c1ci
o This link is time limited and will expire after 24 hours of receiving the email.
o If your link expires, contact the Assessment Coordinator, Maria Montaperto at [email protected].
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GETTING INTO TASKSTREAMPASSWORD (DIRECT LINK IN CREATING YOUR PASSWORD)
• ACCOUNT INFORMATION section:
q Fill in ALL the fields
• PERSONALIZED YOUR PASSWORD section:
q Create your PASSWORD in the New Passwordfield and re-enter password in the Re-enter New field
• Select CONTINUE
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GETTING INTO TASKSTREAM
Welcome to Taskstream, with your name on top of screen appears…(This screen allows you to confirm and add any missing information to your account)
The Agreement Terms of Use screen will pop-up. CLICK, I AGREE…
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• Watermark Sign In screen appears
q Select (taskstream by watermark) located at the bottom of screen
q Welcome to Taskstream by Watermark Sign In screen appears
o Type in your USERNAME
o Type in your new PASSWORD
o CLICK Sign In
Watermark and Taskstream Sign In Screens
NOTE:Bookmark the
Taskstream by Watermark screen
for easier and faster login.
GETTING INTO TASKSTREAM
Taskstream Homepage Appears
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q The HOMEPAGE is divided into THREE main sections:
1) Top of the HOMEPAGE
o Contains navigation and account-related links, such as Username, access to My Account, Instant Messenger, Online Help, Logout.
2) Main section of your HOMEPAGE
o Displays ONLY the programs (DRF PROGRAMS) you are enrolled in
o DRF PROGRAMS will be displayed under the AUTHOR tab
o Each DRF PROGRAM will be named by year, term and program name
v Each term will have new uploads and evaluations
3) Right side of your HOMEPAGE
o provides quick access to Taskstream work and some informational material.
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WHAT’S ON TASKSTREAM HOMEPAGE
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DRF PROGRAMS• Taskstream uses Directed Response Folio (DRF) Programs to facilitate student portfolio activities in each Education program. The tools will assist students to assemble
and upload work to satisfy program and state requirements which are aligned with learning outcomes and are used to assess student submissions.
Students will ONLY be enrolled in the DRF DANIELSON KEY ASSESSMENTS if registered to take any of the following Education courses:
• ED 312, ED 601
• ED 426, ED 635, ED 676
• ED 411, ED 614, ED 680
• ED 580, ED 580G, ED 604
Students will also be enrolled in ONE of the DRF TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS -
• CEDU Childhood Education Undergraduate
• GCE Graduate Childhood Education
• GAE Graduate Adolescent Education
• GECE Graduate Early Childhood Education
• GLE Graduate Literacy Education
• EDS Undergraduate Minor in Educational
• HELO Higher Education & Learning Organization Leadership
Students will be enrolled in 2-4 DRF PROGRAMS each term
Students enrolled in the (GAE) Graduate Adolescent Program, will also be enrolled in ONE of the content area DRF PROGRAMS:
• GAE Graduate Adolescent Education Foreign Language - ACTFL
• GAE Graduate Adolescent Education English - NCTE
• GAE Graduate Adolescent Education Math - NCTM
• GAE Graduate Adolescent Education Social Studies - NCSS
• GAE Graduate Adolescent Education Science – NSTA
ALL Education Department Students will be enrolled in the
DRF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAM
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DRF PROGRAMSWhere to Showcase course work
• As a student in the teacher preparation program, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work in DRF Programs.• The DRF Programs are defined with a listing of sub-heading categories and document types
o Professional Field – is a sub-heading category type
Below are the document types
§ CEDU Field Observation Forms ED 326
§ CEDU Field Observation Forms ED 406
§ GRAD Field Observation Forms ED 600
DRF Programs:
q Education Department
q Danielson Key Assessments
q CEDU Undergraduate Childhood Education Grades 1-6
q GCE Graduate Childhood Education Grades 1-6
q GAE Adolescent Education Grades 7-12
q GECE Early Childhood Education Birth – 2
q HELO Higher Education Learning Organizations Leadership
q EDS Minor in Education Studies
§ Alternate 5 hours Field Experiences
§ Student Teaching Agreement / Schedule form Placement 1
§ Student Teaching Timesheets
o Program Key Assessments – is a sub-heading category type
Below are the document types
§ Annual Review IEP: ED 312, ED 601
§ Lesson Planning: ED 426, ED 635, ED 676
§ Micro Teaching: ED 411, ED 614, ED 680
§ Student Teaching: ED 580, ED 580G, ED 604
§ Professional Experiences: ED 580, ED 580G, Ed 604
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• There will be courses requiring students to be placed in a Field Observation Experience setting to observe and participate in the teaching process.
Field Observation Experience will be the initial experience a student teacher will have prior to the clinical practice.WHAT NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED
q At the end of each field experience, the Field Observation Confirmation Form & Hours “Time-sheet” documents are required to be neatly completed and uploaded to Taskstream.
o ONE FORM & HOURS documents are used for EACH course
o Cooperating Teacher must SIGN both documents to confirm hours
q If ADDITIONAL 5 HOURS are needed, use the ALTERNATE Field Observation Confirmation Form & Hours documents. These documents are also uploaded, however separate from the Field Observation Confirmation Form & Hours documents.
o Supervisor must SIGN both documents to confirm hours
q The above documents must be scanned (PDF) format prior to any uploads to Taskstream. JPEGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
o Once scanned, name the document after course number with descriptionExamples: - ED 326 - Field Observation Confirmation Form & Hours
- ED 326 - Alternate Field Observation Form and Hours
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At Student Teaching Orientation, you will receive a packet which includes the Student Teaching Agreement and Schedule and Time-sheet forms
WHAT NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED
• The clinical practice phase of your teacher preparation program, the students will be placed in TWO 7-WEEK experiences placements. During each placement, forms will be used to gather information to complete teacher candidates student teaching observations.
q Student Teachers will be required to complete and submit Student Teaching Agreement / Schedule and Time-sheet forms
q Information collected must be confirmed.
q Emails must be confirmed (Department of Education or School email will ONLY be accepted. NO PERSONAL EMAILS)
- Emails provided must be an active mailbox.
q Student Teaching Agreement & Schedule forms and Time-sheets can also be found on the Education Website and also on Taskstream.
The GREEN forms will be used for PLACEMENT 1 The BLUE forms will be used for PLACEMENT 2
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Why are the Student Teaching Agreement and Schedule forms important?
WHAT NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED
• The Student Teaching Agreement and Schedule forms are used to collect information about your placement and part of the requirements.
q The information collected will be used for the following:
§ To create cooperating teachers and supervisors USER accounts to access to evaluate their student teacher(s) in the Education Department eportfolio system, Taskstream.
§ To give additional access to cooperating teachers and supervisors already have an USERID, and have been chosen to participate in the student teaching clinical process.
§ The forms displays assessment schedule for cooperating teacher(s) and supervisor(s) to follow and use to observe and complete the observations.
The GREEN forms will be used for PLACEMENT 1
The BLUE forms will be used for PLACEMENT 2
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• The Education Department Administrative Assistant, Ms. Kayva Hicks (Campus Hall, room 331) will handle the borrowing of cameras.
q Students must fill-out a sign-out card to use cameras.
q Cameras need to be returned as soon as assignment has been completed.
q Go to the Education Department website for additional information.
VIDEOTAPINGONLY the Education Department Video Cameras will be used to videotape professional experiences
VIDEOTAPING RESOURCES can be found on Wagner.edu / Education Department site, in Student Resources section.
Ø Allow 2-3 days prior to picking up camera to ensure battery is fully charged and equipment is tested for functionality.
Ø Do not split any video
Ø All videos need to be compressed
CELL PHONES CAN NOT BE USED DURING ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
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VIDEOTAPING
• Choosing to use CELL PHONES vs. Education Department Video Cameras
q If cell phones are used during a course assignment and there were issues uploading the video or the video (.mov) is larger than 500 mb, HANDBRAKE is recommended by Taskstream to be used to compress the video.
q HANDBRAKE can not be downloaded on your cell phone. It must be downloaded to a PC or laptop
o Video is sent to PC or laptop for compressiono You may download HANDBRAKE from the following address:
https://handbrake.fr/downloads.phpq For those mac users who are struggling to compress their videos to Taskstream using HANDBRAKE, you
might try the software (PEARSON) recommends Any Video Converter Lite.
o Must be downloaded to a PC or laptopo Video is sent to PC or laptop for compressiono Click on the following link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/any-video-converter-
lite/id479472944 to download and install Any Video Converter Lite free of charge from the Mac App Store.
You may download HANDBRAKE from the following address:
https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php
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• Example: Windows for Windows 7-10
• Click on Download (64bit Portable Zip)
VIDEOTAPING
SELECTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM
• Go to bottom left hand side of screen
q Click on upward arrow
q Select Open When Done
• Go to the DOWNLOAD folder
q Click on the HandBrake folder
q Click on HandBrake App
VIDEOTAPING
HOW TO ACCESS HANDBRAKE APPLICATION – FOR VIDEO COMPRESSION
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Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved. Evaluation Systems, Pearson, P.O. Box 226, Amherst, MA 01004
Video Compression Guide for Mac OS X Users You may need to use a video compression/conversion tool to:
• Reduce the size of your video file for uploading • Convert your video into a file format which meets the requirements of the assessment. The approved formats
include: .flv, .asf, .qt, .mov, .mpg, .mpeg, .avi, .wmv, .mp4, and .m4v. Please follow these instructions to download and run this free software tool:
1. Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/any-video-converter-lite/id479472944 to download and install Any Video
Converter Lite free of charge from the Mac App Store
Please note that links to third-party software are provided by Pearson as a courtesy, and do not constitute an endorsement of any third-party products or services you may access. If you do access a third-party site and/or software, you do so at your own risk.
2. Open Any Video Converter. In the Profile drop-down
menu, select “Customized MP4 Video” under “Custom Settings.”
3. Click the “Add Video” button to identify the video file(s)
you want to convert
4. Click the movie format icon to customize your settings
5. Click the “Video” tab and ensure your settings match those in the picture to the right, then click “OK.” Do not change any other settings.
6. Click the “Convert Now!” button and wait for the compression/conversion to complete. Once the process has completed, the folder containing your video will open automatically – drag and drop this video to your desktop, and you’re ready to upload it to your portfolio!
For Additional Support
Please visit the program website, www.edtpa.com, to review additional support materials, including video tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). For additional assistance, contact Customer Support. See "Contact Us" on the program website for contact information.
VIDEOTAPING
PEARSON
VIDEO COMPRESSION GUIDE
FOR MAC OS X USERS
LET’S BEGIN!
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HOW TO SEARCH AND SELECT
SELECT A DRF PROGRAM TYPE
• Log into Taskstream
q Go to the top left of the page to access your HOMEPAGE by selecting the TASKSTREAM LOGO.
q Work on a program screen is displayed on your HOMEPAGE
q The HOMEPAGE will display a listing or tile display of all the DRF PROGRAMS linked to your account.o DRF PROGRAM are listed by Year, Term and Program Name
EXAMPLE:
o 2019 Fall Education Department
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HOW TO SEARCH AND SELECT
EDUCATION DRF PROGRAM
• This training will focus on the Education Department DRF Program and following FOUR sub-category types:
1. The Professional Field Experience documents: At the end of each Professional Field Experience, student is required to upload completed Field Observation Experience forms for each course.
2. Student Teaching Placement documents: During the FIRST WEEK of Student Teaching Placement, Student Teachers are required to complete the Student Teaching Agreement & Schedule form AND upload to Taskstream.
3. Workshops: At the end of each workshop, students are required to upload signed workshop certificates.
4. Videotaping: Students will be required to videotape for course assignments and/or during professional field experiences.
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Ø Select the 2019 Fall Education DRF Program to upload FIELD OBSERVATION FORMS
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HOW TO SEARCH AND SELECTProfessional Experiences: Field Observation Forms & Hours
• The 2019 Fall Education Department screen appears with a listing of sub-heading categories on the left side of screen.
q Scroll and select the Professional Field Experience sub-heading category. A listing of document types associated with the sub-heading appear
q Select the Field Observation FORMS (course number) associated with your Professional Field Experience placement.
EXAMPLE: CEDU – Field Observation FORMS ED 326
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HOW TO SEARCH AND UPLOAD
• How to Search and Upload:
1. At the center, top of the page,
q Click on ATTACHMENTS button, next to “ADD”
q Add/Edit Attachment Form (Course #) screen appears
2. Go to Add New Attachment
q Select File Options
o Example: Upload from Computer
3. Click, Add File
q Search and select document (Field Observation Form)
4. Click, Open button
5. Click, Start Upload
q Click, Upload and Close after it reaches at 100% upload completed
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Professional Experiences: Field Observation Forms & Hours
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Field Observation Forms / Time-sheets
HOW TO SUBMIT
How to Submit:
6. Documents appear under Currently Attached Uploaded Files Section.
q Click, Save & Return button to confirm upload
q Repeat steps 1-7 to upload the Time-sheet.
o Time-sheet will also appear under Currently Attached Uploaded Files Section.
o Click, Save & Return button to confirm Time-sheet upload.
7. Click, Submit Work button, to begin the evaluation process.
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NOTES:• Do Not select Submit Work until all required documents have been
uploaded. Otherwise, you will not be able to submit additional documents.
• Once Submit Work button has been selected, the EVALUATOR starts the evaluation process. Notification email will be sent, when evaluation has been completed.
• If the wrong attachment was uploaded, see page 28.
Student Teaching Agreement/Schedule Placement
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HOW TO SEARCH AND UPLOAD
Select the 2019 Fall Education DRF Program from the Homepage.
• The 2019 Fall Education Department screen appears with a listing of sub-heading categories on the left side of screen.
q Scroll down to Professional Field Experiences sub-heading category
o Select the St. Teach Agree & Schedule Form from the document type listing
Student Teaching Agreement/Schedule Placement
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HOW TO SEARCH AND UPLOAD
How to Search and Upload
1. At the center, top of the page,
q Click on ATTACHMENTS button, next to “ADD”
q Add/Edit Attachment Form (Course #) screen appears
2. Go to Add New Attachment
q Select File Options
Example: Upload from Computer
3. Click, Add File
q Search and select document (Student Teaching Agreement /Schedule form – Placement 1)
4. Click, Open button
5. Click, Start Upload
q Click, Upload and Close after it reaches at 100% upload completed
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Student Teaching Agreement / Schedule and Time-sheets
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HOW TO SUBMIT
How to Submit:
6. Documents appear under Currently Attached Uploaded Files Section.
q Click, Save & Return button to confirm upload
q Repeat steps 1-7 to upload the additional documents required for placement 1 and placement 2:
o Student Teaching Time-sheet for placement 1
o Student Teaching Agreement / Schedule form – Placement 2
o Student Teaching Time-sheet – Placement 2.
q All documents will also appear under Currently Attached Uploaded Files Section.
q Click, Save & Return button to confirm document(s) upload.
7. Click, Submit Work button, to begin the evaluation process.
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NOTES:• Do Not select Submit Work until all required documents have been uploaded. Otherwise, you will not be able to submit additional documents.• Once Submit Work button has been selected, the EVALUATOR starts the evaluation process. Notification email will be sent, when evaluation has been completed.• If the wrong attachment was uploaded, see page 28.
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WORKSHOP Certificates
HOW TO SEARCH, UPLOAD AND SUBMIT
• Workshop Requirements are listing on each Curriculum Summary Sheet.
Examples: q S.A.V.E.
q Child Abuse Workshop
q Autism Awareness Moodle Workshop
q Dignity for All Students (DASA) Workshop
q Classroom management Workshop (1-6)
q State Law Workshop
Completed Workshop Certificates are also required to be scanned (PDF) and uploaded to Taskstream.
• Once workshop(s) has been completed, email the Education Department, Administrative Assistant, Ms. Kayva Hicks ([email protected]) and request a certificate of completion.
• All workshop certificates must be signed by student and Certification Officer, Ms. Maria Montaperto
• Once all signatures have been obtained:
q Scan (PDF) the Certificate
q Name the Certificate,
o EXAMPLE: S.A.V.E. Workshop
q Select the DRF Education Department Program
q Select the Workshops
q Follow the same steps as the Field Observation Form on pages 21-22 to upload for evaluation.
q If the wrong certificate is uploaded, see page 28.
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Attaching Documents and Videos to Danielson Key Assessments
HOW TO SEARCH, UPLOAD AND SUBMIT
How to Search, Upload and Submit see pages 21-22
• Go to Homepage and select the DRF Danielson Key Assessment Program
q Scan document (PDF format only)
q Compress video prior to upload – see pages 15-16 for information and instructions
q Name document or video with description
• Select the Program Key Assessment 2 category
q Scroll down and select a sub-category
q Go to the center, top of page, Add:
o Click on the ATTACHMENTS button to upload documents and/or
o Click on the VIDEOS button to upload a video
NOTE:
• If videotape is larger than 500 mb, or video can not be uploaded follow HANDBRAKE INSTRUCTIONS “or” MAC INSTRUCTIONS
• If the wrong attachment was uploaded, see page 28.
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If the wrong attachment was uploaded
HOW TO DELETE AN ATTACHMENT
Option 1:• If the wrong document “artifact” was uploaded
o Select Delete button
Option 2:• If attachment was uploaded, saved and submitted and it was
the wrong attachment: o Select Cancel Submission o Select Delete button
Option 3:• However, if evaluation process has started, contact evaluator
to cancel evaluation. Once cancelled, follow option 2.
OPTIONS TO REMOVE ATTACHMENTS
When you have completed uploading your documents:
q Go to your homepage, by selecting TASKSTREAM located at the top left of page.
q Select LOGOUT, located at the top right of screen.
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LOGOUT
Thank you!
If any additional assistance is needed, please email, Maria Montaperto at [email protected].
End of Training
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If additional training is needed, please contact Assessment Coordinator, Maria Montaperto.
Campus Hall – Room 329