the testing company, ETS, and not SSISD.
Behind the scenes, the technology department is literally "on guard" monitoring for issues that could try and sneak up on us. A key component to the success of online testing is bandwidth. Bandwidth has to be monitored so that the data for online testing can flow smoothly.
Our talented technology department is playing a high tech game of Whack-A-Mole to protect our students during testing. Moles, such as Apple Updates, pop their heads up to steal bandwidth during testing. However, those moles don't survive long. Our tech guys are ready
with their "clubs" and bop them on the head. Its a steady game of Whack-A-Mole daily during testing and SSISD is very grateful for it.
We can contribute our local successes to the preparation of this fine department, and the knowledge of who and what the "moles" are. When May roles around, I hope the department continues its success in this version of Whack-A-Mole!