Tuesday 30 May 2017
Top 7 tips for the end of Semester
Tip 1: Direct upload of MCQ's
Directly upload MCQ test results to the Grade Centre. For step-by-step instructions refer to the guide on MCQ direct upload to Grade Centre.
Tip 2: MCQ marking request
If you are planning to use direct upload, and you weigh marks differently in your test, complete the "special instructions" section (#5) within the Multiple Choice Marking Request form.
Tip 3: Control the release of marks
During marking or moderation you may not be ready for students to see their results. To control the release of results from Turnitin, Blackboard Assignments and Tests you need to carefully set both the individual tool settings and the Grade Centre column settings (Hide from Students on/off). For step-by-step instructions refer to the guides on Turnitin, Blackboard assignments and Tests.
Tip 4: Advise students how to access their marks
There are detailed guides available for students on how to view their marks. Please refer students to the View originality report and marks - Turnitin and View and download your results - Blackboard assignments guides for step-by-step instructions.
Tip 5: Turnitin
If you are using Turnitin (not the iPad app) remember it times-out after one hour of inactivity. If you are marking in Turnitin remember to return to the Assignment Inbox regularly to save your progress. If your connection times-out, you will need to re-start Turnitin via your Learn.UQ course.
Tip 6: SI-net merge tool
Coordinators are reminded that there is a SI-net merge tool which allows you to download Grade Centre marks to a spreadsheet in the correct format for upload to SI-net. For step-by-step instructions refer to the guide on Upload grades to SI-net.
Tip 7: Processing Grades resources
The Grade Centre includes a number of features to help you efficiently finalise your course grades. These features include Total columns, Weighted Total columns, Grade Schemas, View Grade History (view results of withdrawn students) and the SI-net merge tool. For additional information, refer to the Grade Centre tool page.
Request your Semester 2 course
Order your Semester 2 course now! Complete the Course Request online form located under the Staff tab in Learn.UQ.
Visit the Course Request webpage for further information.
Turnitin email non-submitters feature
Did you know that staff can use the Turnitin Email non-submitters feature to send a reminder email to all students in their course that have not submitted an assignment? Refer to the Turnitin Email non-submitters guide for step-by-step instructions.
eLearning Solutions Service - ELSS
The eLearning Solutions Service offers one-on-one consultations on the integration of eLearning into courses. At the start of each semester, staff can nominate to use this service to help implement a centrally supported eLearning tool. Support will be provided for the duration of the semester. To make a nomination please follow the steps on the eLearning Solutions Service website.
As part of the eLearning Solutions Service, you can:
- receive one-on-one consultations tailoring eLearning solutions for your course;
- receive ideas on how to deliver your course more effectively with technology;
- save time, improve student engagement and give better feedback to your students;
Email help@learn.uq.edu.au with "ELSS - nomination" in the subject line. An eLearning advisor will make contact with you to arrange an initial consultation. All advisers have teaching qualifications.
ITaLI TeachAssist
TeachAssist is provided by ITaLI for the UQ community to offer support for their teaching and learning. If you are considering changing your curriculum, its delivery or assessment, evaluating your teaching or perhaps even educational research then get in contact through the ITaLI TeachAssist website. Assistance is available on a range of pedagogical, teaching professional development, evaluations, learning analytics and online learning development activities.
Processing Grades - Custom workshops for teaching staff, tutors and professional staff
A custom workshop can be arranged for your faculty, school and/or course on any Learn.UQ grade processing activities such as, transferring marks to SI-net or uploading MCQ spreadsheets to Grade Centre. Laptops are provided for the sessions and course coordinators only need to book a meeting room. Contact elearningtraining@uq.edu.au with details of the preferred date, time, room booking and approximate numbers.
Feature Videos
Turnitin online marking
The Turnitin online marking tool allows you to save frequently used comments.
Watch the video case study to find out how Marissa Edwards uses Turnitin for online marking within a large course. Watch Video (3.50mins)