Auto Chrome OS Update Breaks CAASPP (SBAC) Test Compatibility
We have a problem with Google Chromebooks and CAASPP testing. New Chromebooks auto update before we can enroll them which means we cannot lock their Chrome OS version to one officially supported by SBAC. Major problem for preparing for testing. Given that one of the big compelling reasons behind school adoption of Chromebooks over iPads is how well they handled the SBAC online assessments, this is kind of a big deal.
From Google Support:
“Unfortunately it is out of our hands that the state testing apps only support version 46, which we have moved on from since some months ago.”
At this time, Google officially only supports the latest version 48 of Chrome and there is no way to downgrade managed and enrolled devices to a previous version. Unfortunately it is out of our hands that the state testing apps only support version 46, which we have moved on from since some months ago.
Yet, I have checked on the internet and have found a “Known Issues” page from the “CAASPP” web page available athttp://www.caaspp.org/system-status/issues-log.html .
It also seems like there is a help desk accessible by chat, e-mail or by phone on the right side of the web page. I truly hope this can help you solve your issue.”
We haven’t moved on, Google, because we can’t. This is a Google process problem not a CAASPP problem and we need it resolved by Google ASAP.
Michael Carter 11:00 am on February 11, 2016 Permalink |
Any news on this. Our entire enterprise is running v. 48 and we are having issues starting the browser in KIOSK mode.
Paul Mahoney 7:05 am on February 14, 2017 Permalink |
I have recently purchased several Chromebooks to use for internet training of our personnel. Out of the box they work great, but as soon as they update the OS, Wifi is hopelessly broken and they’re rendered useless. We have been troubleshooting this for days now with no resolution. I really wanted to go this route rather than Windows machines. I would be very interested in any progress made on this. Otherwise, the Chromebooks are returned the end of the week!