Brightspace Quiz Grading Gottchas

Learning a new system takes some time and Brightspace is like learning any other new system. We’re getting lots of questions (keep them coming!) about how to “best” set up various tools. Best here is always subjective, so I’ll point out some decision points and let you decide what’s the “best” option. Automatically Grade Automatically […]

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Use Gradescope to Save Time Grading

What is Gradescope? Gradescope is an online grading platform used to grade homework, quizzes, group projects, and exams. It reduces grading time, increases grading consistency, and provides statistical summary for every assignment. Gradescope helps you seamlessly administer and grade all of your assessments, whether online or in-class. Save time grading and get a clear picture […]

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Remote Assessment Strategies

LIT invites you to consider a wide variety of remote assessment strategies. Watch this webinar video on “Alternative Assessment Strategies: Ideas to consider when evaluating your students” to get ideas on a variety of assessment strategies on Blackboard to assess student learning and non-proctored exam options that will adequately assess student learning​ Explore additional articles: […]

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Respondus Lockdown Browser updates

We’ve seen significant use of Respondus Lockdown Browser in the past few terms. If you use this tool to increase exam integrity in your courses you should be aware that new versions of the browser have been released. What does this mean for you and your students? Your students should install the newest version of […]

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LockDown Browser Available

Do you use the testing system in Blackboard? Are you looking for a way to prevent students from browsing websites or using other applications during a Blackboard test/quiz? If so, we have a tool for your students. LockDown Browser is a special application that runs on a student’s computer that locks them into a Blackboard […]

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