Online Professional Development Course
The below are recommended settings for online professional development courses.
Recommended Browser: It is recommended both staff and students use Chrome (a recent version).
| Setting | Recommendation | Comments |
|---|---|---|
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Description |
Optional | Allows you to give information to the participants before they open the test. This description is visible while the participants take the test and should be kept short as otherwise it will cause extra scrolling. |
| Open Test in New Window | NO | Extra windows can make navigation confusing for participants. |
| Make the Link Available |
YES |
Use the Display After setting to set WHEN participants can start accessing the test. |
| Add a New Announcement for this Test | NO | |
| Multiple Attempts | ON
Allow Unlimited Attempts |
Participants should be able to complete the test until they achieve the 80% pass mark. |
| Force completion | OFF | This ensures that students will be able to re-enter the same test attempt if they lose their Internet connection or browse away from the page. |
| Set timer | OFF | |
| Display After & Until | OPTIONAL | Use these options to limit when the test is available. |
|
Password |
OFF |
|
| Test Availability Exceptions | NO | |
| Due Date | OFF | |
| Self Assessment Options | Include this Test in Grade Centre Score Calculations ON | If you select Hide Results for this Test Completely from Instructor and the Grade Centre you will not be able to check who has attempted the test. |
| Test Feedback
(rule 1) |
After Submission Score ON; All Anwers, OFF Correct, OFF Submitted, OFF; Feedback, OFF Show Incorrect Questions, OFF; |
This makes it more difficult for participants to determine answers by repeatedly taking the test and eliminating the incorrect answers. i.e. It encourages participants to engage with the learning materials. |
| Presentation Mode | One at a time | This makes it more difficult for participants to take screenshots on the questions in the test. |
| Randomise Questions | YES |