LIT interviewed Assistant Professor Steve Morrow to learn about the Applied Math Department’s expanded use of WeBWorK, an open-source online homework system for math and science courses. So what is WeBWorK? “WeBWorK is an open-source online homework system for math and sciences courses. WeBWorK is supported by the MAA and the NSF and comes with […]
Continue reading →What is it? Echo360 Personal Capture is a video recording tool that captures anything taking place on the computer screen, as well as optional audio and webcam video. Recording can be done by downloading and installing software on personal laptops or requesting scheduled recording (available only in Beatty 426 and Blunt Auditorium). Active Learning Platform […]
Continue reading →Use pools to create tests with variation to decrease cheating. Blackboard tests sample with replacement requiring larger pools. But how large a pool will you need? Smaller pools to feed a single question reduce the need to have very large pools to reduce the number of questions that must be prepared.
Continue reading →You’ve given a test in Blackboard. The test is graded. Now students want to see their results. But how do students see the results and what do they see? Many students are unfamiliar with how to view grades and feedback in Blackboard.
Continue reading →When giving tests using Blackboard don’t use overly restrictive test settings to avoid problems when students complete the assessment. Use pools to provide variation between exams to reduce the likelihood of cheating. Provide practice tests to for students to check their browser settings.
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