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DOTS Resources

Important Note:

Before administering online tests, it is important to ensure that all devices to be used by pupils have had the most recent system and browser updates applied.

You can then go to https://trythetest.erc.ie on these devices to navigate through a demonstration test. This will allow you to ensure that questions can be viewed correctly, and answers can be selected. 

Below please find some helpful materials and information to assist you in getting started with online testing! If you have any questions at all, please just email us at dots@erc.ie.

Quick Start PDF guides:

5 simple steps to set up classes and students

4 simple steps to administer online tests

Timeline to prepare for online testing

Getting Started Videos:

#1: Accessing DOTS for the First Time

Getting Started 1 - Logging Onto Dots
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#2: Purchasing Online Test Credits

Getting Started 2 - Payment Portal
Play Video

Setting Up and Administering Tests:

#1: Creating Class Groups

Online Testing 1 - CreatingClasses
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#3: Creating Test Sessions

Online Testing 3 - CreatingTestSessions
Play Video

#2: Adding Students to Classes

Online Tesing 2 - AddingStudents
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#4: Preparing for and Administering Tests

Online Testing 4 - PreparingforTesting
Play Video

#5: Generating and Downloading Reports

Online Testing 5 - GeneratingReports
Play Video
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