1 / 24

Pace/NACTEL Online Testing FIPSE Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnership (LAAP) Grantee 1999 - 2002

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:

scorpio-goldberg
Download Presentation

Pace/NACTEL Online Testing FIPSE Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnership (LAAP) Grantee 1999 - 2002

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Pace/NACTEL Online TestingFIPSE 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

  2. 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

  3. Questions that come to mind • 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? • 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?

  4. 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

  5. Possible Solutions • Incorporate a Proctoring Program • Investigate hardware • Investigate software

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Where to begin? • Establish guidelines: • Proctors • Students • Make information available online • Develop temporary proctor database

  11. Proctor Requirements • Criteria • Responsibilities

  12. Student Guidelines • Proctor Application Process • Prior to Day of Examination • Day of Examination • After the Examination

  13. 1st Pilot of Proctoring Program • Late Fall 1999 semester • Incorporate into 2 courses • Technical Math • DC/AC Electrical Circuits • Student notification

  14. Problems/Concerns • Late notification of students • Difficulty finding proctor • Questioned need of proctor • Administration of exams

  15. Surveys conducted • Student Surveys • Proctor Surveys • IOTA

  16. Proctor Database • Microsoft Access (temporary database) • SQL (Interact)

  17. Statistics 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.

  18. Total Sections

  19. Total Students with Proctors

  20. Pace/NACTEL Proctor Web site http://csis.pace.edu/nactel/proctor/proctoring_program.html

  21. 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 Proctor Criteria

  22. 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

  23. 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

More Related