ACER's online assessment and reporting system is a web-based platform that does not require you to install any software. The minimum technical requirements to access and effectively utilise the system are described below.
The following topics are covered in this article:
- Browser exam
- Accessibility features of the Preschool Outcomes Measure tool
- Recommended devices
- Internet and network
- Web browsers
To avoid or minimise problems, please ensure that your technical infrastructure (including network, devices and browsers) meets or exceeds these requirements.
Browser exam
ACER’s automated browser exam is intended to help quickly identify potential issues that may affect your ability to administer the online assessments.
Browser exam URL: https://preschooloutcomes.acer.org/browserexam/
You must perform the browser exam in ‘landscape mode’. It is recommended that you run the browser exam from the device/s you will be using and the location you will be in to assess the children. The browser exam provides diagnostic information specific to the time the page is accessed and to the network, device and browser used.
Note that the recommendations provided are based on your internet bandwidth at the time and location the browser exam is run.
If your browser exam shows that you do not have the appropriate network connection and/or download speed, please contact the Preschool support team as they will be able to assist you with offline options. Please note that iPads are not compatible with the offline version of the tool.
Accessibility features of the Preschool Outcomes Measure tool
Please ensure when adding your child information that you correctly identify any specific learning needs or accommodations by selecting the correct fields. This will ensure that the system correctly assigns tiles that are suitable for a child’s particular needs. If you have begun an assessment with a child and you notice it is not correct for their ability, please contact the Preschool support team to assist.
Recommended devices
Minimum browser resolution: 1080 width (Tablet sized devices)
Any tablet-sized device including Android or iPad operating systems are suitable. iPad models must have a minimum 10” display (no iPad mini devices).
Please note: if you do not have reliable internet connectivity, iPads are not compatible with offline version of the tool. Only Android devices.
iPads and other tablet devices must also meet the minimum browser resolution (above) and be held in landscape orientation.
Please ensure that the model you intend to use meets the specifications below.
The minimum tablet specifications as are follows:
- Android 11.0+
- Minimum 10″ screen
- 2 GB RAM
- Dual core processor (Quad-core recommended)
- 4 GB hard disk storage, with minimum 1GB free space
If the above requirements are not met, users may experience display issues.
Internet and network
The recommended DSL or cable Internet connection bandwidth should provide 256 kilobytes per second (KB/s) per concurrent test-taking user.
Note that the speed of the network connection will fluctuate according to the number of concurrent users.
The following domains must be whitelisted/permitted by the network firewall or security settings:
- preschooloutcomes.acer.org/
- onlinelearning.acer.edu.au/
- delivery2.acer.edu.au/
- cdn.oars.acer.org/
Web browsers
The latest version of the following web browsers are compatible:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Firefox
- Safari