pace/nactel online testing fipse learning anytime anywhere partnership (laap) grantee 1999 - 2002
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Pace/NACTEL Online Testing FIPSE Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnership (LAAP) Grantee 1999 - 2002. David Sachs – Co-Director of NACTEL Program Nancy Hale - Co-Director of NACTEL Program Tricia Ahern – Online Testing Coordinator. Testing in an Online Course. Types of assessment: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Pace/NACTEL Online Testing FIPSE Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnership (LAAP) Grantee
1999 - 2002
David Sachs – Co-Director of NACTEL Program
Nancy Hale - Co-Director of NACTEL Program
Tricia Ahern – Online Testing Coordinator
Testing in an Online Course
Types of assessment: Weekly quizzes Submission of homework and projects (individual
and/or group work) Participation in class discussions Midterm and/or Final exam
Exams composed of: Objective questions (multiple choice, true/false,
fill-in) Essay/ Short Answer responses Hands-on project
Questions that come to mind1. How do we know if the student who is
enrolled in the class, is actually the person taking the exam without assistance from another person or using a resource that is not permitted?
2. Will the student finish the course with the knowledge he/she needs to continue with the program and successfully complete the program with the hopes of utilizing this knowledge in his/her everyday work environment?
Online Testing Issues Need to provide an affordable
method of verifying the identity of test takers
Need to provide a solution that is in keeping with the asynchronous mode of instruction
Need to provide an “immediate” solution
Possible Solutions Incorporate a Proctoring Program Investigate hardware Investigate software
Purpose of Proctoring Program The proctoring program was
designed to focus on the issue of periodic student verification when taking an examination in an online course.
Method of Proctoring Program The student selects a qualified
person who will be able to supervise and administer any major examinations throughout the student’s course.
Brief History Early 1999 - NACTEL program established Summer 1999 - FIPSE Grant awarded to
NACTEL Program October 1999 - Initialized pilot phase for
Late Fall 1999 semester January – August 2000 - Continued pilot
phase through Early Spring, Late Spring and Summer 2000 semesters
September 2000 – Full integration into program
Initial Research Conducted Current online testing methods in
distance education Use of proctoring when taking an
exam NACTEL instructors’ input on
incorporating the use of a proctor
Where to begin? Establish guidelines:
Proctors Students
Make information available online Develop temporary proctor
database
Proctor Requirements Criteria Responsibilities
Student Guidelines Proctor Application Process Prior to Day of Examination Day of Examination After the Examination
1st Pilot of Proctoring Program Late Fall 1999 semester Incorporate into 2 courses
Technical Math DC/AC Electrical Circuits
Student notification
Problems/Concerns Late notification of students Difficulty finding proctor Questioned need of proctor Administration of exams
Surveys conducted Student Surveys Proctor Surveys IOTA
Proctor Database Microsoft Access (temporary
database) SQL (Interact)
Statistics
SEMESTER TOTAL COURSES TOTAL SECTIONS TOTAL STUDENTS STUDENTS WITH PROCTORS
Late Fall 1999 2 2 31 27
Early Spring 2000 3 5 95 95
Late Spring 2000 4 4 53 53
Summer 2000 6 7 112 112
Early Fall 2000 12 17 314 314
TOTALS: 27 35 605 601
Proctoring Program Summary
As of October 1, 2000
NOTE: Numbers are based on students enrolled in each class. Please note that some students are taking more than one
proctored course at a time.
Total Sections
02468
1012141618
Late Fall1999
EarlySpring2000
LateSpring2000
Summer2000
Early Fall2000
TOTAL SECTIONS
Total Students with Proctors
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Late Fall1999
EarlySpring2000
LateSpring2000
Summer2000
Early Fall2000
STUDENTS WITH PROCTORS
Pace/NACTEL Proctor Web site
http://csis.pace.edu/nactel/proctor/proctoring_program.html
Proctor Criteria Principal or Superintendent of an
Educational Institution, either public or private
Dean, Academic Department, or Official Testing Service of an Accredited University or college
Full-Time High School or College Instructor
High School Guidance Counselor Librarian Military Educational Officer Union Representative Official Learning/Tutoring Center Other – Specify(contact Tricia
Ahern)
Added to list: Supervisor Resource/General
Manager Corporate Instructor Company
President/Vice-President
Clergy Law Enforcement
Officer Certified Elementary
Instructor
Responsibilities (initial) Receive the examination via mail, fax, or
computer If received via mail or fax, contact the student to
confirm receipt of the examination Adhere to the specific Proctor Guidelines when
administering the examination Return the completed examination and
Student/Proctor Verification Form by the due date
Proctor may be required to have e-mail and Internet access depending on the course
Responsibilities (changes) Receive the examination online via
CourseInfo using the provided password Student is responsible for contacting
proctor to make necessary arrangements
Proctor is required to have e-mail and Internet access