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Index IMIC- Introduction
Recommended Components
- Content - Communication & Collaboration - Assesments - Assignments & Testing - Copyright Compliance - Technology Considerations - Course Presentation - Course Evaluations - References
Interface Design
- Organization & Presentation - Navigation - Aesthetic Design & Graphics
Online Course Information
- Course Location - Incomplete/Temporary Grades - IT Learning Environments - Independant Departmental - SCPS/Provost Sponsored/Fast Track - EdNet LMS - Face-to-Face LMS - Breeze Live - Staff/TA's/RA's - Faculty Training - Supportrd Software - Course Activity - Not Accepted Course Types - Multiple Online Sections
Troubleshooting Information
- Student Financial Assistance - SCPS Course Registration - WebCT Access - Testing Arrangements - Pre-Course Consultations - IT Consultations/Issues - External Facilities
Important Information
- Copyright & "Fair Use" - Image Branding - Updating Courses - Course Development Deadlines - Online Course Preflight Checklist
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Section 2.4- Develop Online Assignment Submission and Testing
       Besides the use of chat and discussion groups to evaluate the student’s understanding, two major components can be used to evaluate a student’s understanding and progress in the course: portfolios and tests.
  • Student assignment portfolios can be created through e-mail communications.
  • Online tests and quizzes generated via WebCT and Breeze training tools create convenience in grading and student progress.
   Student Portfolio
E-mail applications can be used to create a directory and have students’ assignments automatically routed to the directory created for easy maintenance and review. To use this method, the instructor would also “reply” to the student once the assignment has been corrected.

However, since many students use a variety of different e-mail application software which may not be completely compatible with the instructor’s e-mail, instructors may receive illegible assignments, particularly with attachments.

Therefore, to avoid these potential problems and to automate as much as possible the submission of assignments, WebCT’s communication tools are recommended. The alternative is that both faculty and student have access to SUU’s e-mail system.

   Testing
At SUU, WebCT’s quiz and testing functions have three potential advantages over paper testing: (1) It presents video and sound and other experiences not possible on paper; (2) It can be adaptive, selecting questions to match the student’s knowledge state; (3) It can be more efficient than paper testing; and (4) It can grade multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blank tests. Essay questions can also be included in the test but are checked by the instructor. For further information about WebCT’s abilities contact the IMIC.

Another online testing product is the quiz feature of Breeze Presentation. With its SCORM* compliance your student’s test results can be imported into WebCT’s Grade management tool. For further information about Breeze’s abilities contact the IMIC.

Procedures for submitting assignments and testing must be clearly explained to online learners. Some online courses offer options for students based upon system capabilities or preference. Issues with online testing honesty have been addressed by every university. SUU has obtained a license to the Turnitin anti-plagiarism service. Contact the IMIC regarding this service. Additional information can be found at: http://www.suu.edu/pub/policies/

Results of the project have demonstrated the online courses project to be successful. A viable procedure for transferring traditional courses to online can be summarized as follows: design and implement the individual courses within the framework of a “system,” select courses which meet appropriate criteria, define and develop a presentation format for courses within a program, select user interface options and develop the student evaluation procedures.
*SCORM = Sharable Content Object Reference Model
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