Testing EngineSaint Leo University

Center for Online Learning

Testing EngineSaint Leo University

Center for Online Learning

Dr. Deborah PendarvisSaint Leo University

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Center for Online Learning (COL)Center for Online Learning (COL)

Began in 1998 with 12 students. Today COL has 5,000 students. Offers 4 bachelor’s degrees and

two associate degrees. Offers six eight-week terms per

year with 30,000 annual enrollments.

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COL Student ServicesCOL Student Services All students attend an orientation program

that includes standard English and math placement testing.

COL provides student services that mimick the main campus: admissions, financial aid, registration and advising.

COL has a student government association as well as student clubs. Activities are conducted online through a web facility known as I-Roar

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COL Faculty ServicesCOL Faculty Services COL has faculty support staff who

trains and helps mentor faculty. Faculty hold online chats on a

regular basis to discuss pedagogy and program issues.

Campus faculty periodically audit course content and course delivery.

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COL AssessmentCOL Assessment Class assessment is accomplished

through papers, projects, and online exams.

Safeguards to ensure integrity:

1) Turnitin.com used for plagiarism detection

2) All objective exams are timed and questions are randomly generated.

3) Faculty perceptions with regard to inconsistencies in postings and assignments.

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Test PropertiesTest Properties

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Test PropertiesTest Properties

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Question TypeQuestion Type

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Question OptionsQuestion Options

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View and Edit QuestionsView and Edit Questions

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Setting PrioritySetting Priority

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Student ProgressStudent Progress

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Student ProgressStudent Progress

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Test Options by StudentTest Options by Student

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Test StatisticsTest Statistics

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Administering GradesAdministering Grades

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Grades by StudentGrades by Student

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Grades by ModuleGrades by Module

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Export to ExcelExport to Excel

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Spreadsheet ViewSpreadsheet View

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Hosted Test:online testing software.

Hosted Test:online testing software.

Compile test scores automatically Compare and average scores over

multiple tests and assignments Instantly tabulate overall grades Merge student, course and test data to

and from existing systems or databases Examine the information by student and

by course, including both present enrollees and historical trends

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A Patent on Online Testing?A Patent on Online Testing? Test Central, Inc. has contacted several

academic institutions claiming that its online test-taking patents were being violated (March 26, 2004 Chronicle of Higher Education).

Test Central has indicated that it is entitled to fees for the use of its patent.

Test Central patent outlines a series of steps designed to develop, post, administer, secure, charge and distribute revenue for (if desired), and manage an exam or assessment through the use of host and remote terminals coupled to the Internet.

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ONLINE ASSESSMENT

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ONLINE ASSESSMENT

Use a combination of quizzes, tests, discussion postings, papers, projects and application exercises.

Opportunities for Cheating

1) Getting assessment answers in advance.

2) Unauthorized collaboration .

3) Unfair retaking of assessment.