Assessments in your HuskyCT course can measure how well students are responding to course materials and lectures.
Instructors can use assessments to gather input, feedback, and ensure students are actively learning through the use of in-course content items and tools.

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ASSESSMENTS

UConn provides technology options for administering summative and formative assessments to evaluate student learning.

The Test tool in HuskyCT is a graded assessment which allows instructors to create and administer exams or quizzes. Instructors can add a variety of questions, set time limits, and integrate assessment security tools.

• Question Flexibility: Allows instructors to create a variety of questions from long essay, fill in the blank, multiple choice, and unique question types such as hot spot.
• Tool Compatible: Assessment security such as Respondus Lockdown Browser can be integrated for fair assessment and academic integrity.

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The Assignment tool in HuskyCT is a graded assessment which provides a submission space for students to either input text, attach assignment files (i.e. Word documents, or PowerPoints), or embed Kaltura media.

• Supports Diverse Submissions: Allows students the ability to submit text, files, or content such as embedded Kaltura or media recordings.
• Streamlines Grading: Allows for instructors to view, annotate, and grade student submissions via rubric or manual grading all in one place.
• Improves Accessibility: Instructions and materials can be submitted and reviewed in on place, making it easier to track student progress and offer feedback.

Instructors can provide the ability for students to submit work online by creating an Assignment. An Assignment can be added to a Content Area or Content Folder or to a Learning Module.

Instructors set the dates when the Assignment link will be active, a Due Date, the number of attempts allowed, and the points possible. Students click on the Assignment link to access the screen where they have the option to browse for and submit a file.

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When administering an exam or quiz in HuskyCT, Lockdown Browser (LDB) can provide a level of assessment security by locking down a student’s computer into LockDown Browser. It prevents students from printing or copying the exam, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during the test.

LockDown Browser is compatible with Macs, Windows PCs, and Chromebooks. Students can also use LockDown Browser with iPads, but instructors must select the special iPad Advanced Setting on the LDB set

Instructors do not need to download the LockDown Browser application in order to require students to use it. Only students need to download LockDown Browser. If an instructor wants to experience a LockDown test themselves, they can download the application from the “Useful Links for Students” area on the HuskyCT Institution Page and try a test out using Student Preview mode. However, that is the only reason an instructor would need the application.

LockDown Browser + Monitor Webcam Recording	LockDown Browser + Monitor Screen Recording	LockDown Browser + 2nd Camera
Monitor is an additional feature that uses a student’s webcam to record them taking an online, non-proctored exam. When this feature is enabled for a test, students are required to use a webcam and microphone with LockDown Browser. After the exam is complete, an instructor can review details of the assessment, including the recordings of their students taking exams.	Screen recording is an additional setting to the automated proctoring solution that works with LockDown Browser to record students during online exams. After the exam is complete, an instructor can review details of the assessment, including recorded videos of the student’s screen. This can be used in conjunction with monitor webcam recording or without webcam recording.	Some instructors require the use of two cameras for exams using Respondus Monitor: the primary webcam plus a camera from a mobile device (phone, tablet). The second device must be able to scan a QR code.

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Gradescope is a digital tool designed for educators and students to streamline the submission and grading of assessments. It allows students to submit their work, while educators can mark it and provide feedback, all accessible from various devices. Instructors can also scan paper assessments to allow for digital annotation and grading.

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The use of Classroom Response Systems or “clickers” is a proven way to engage students and let instructors know what students are thinking.  Instructors use iClickers for polls, assignments, and quizzes. The students purchase the software and it can be used in multiple classes throughout their time at UConn. The bookstore sells a bundle containing a physical iClicker plus 5-years of iClicker Cloud REEF polling. To eliminate or reduce the cost of an iClicker, students can share iClickers or purchase a used device.

User Guide

When using Collaborate for conducting synchronous class sessions, instructions can poll participants with Collaborate’s polling feature. The polling feature allows for multiple choice and yes/no questions.

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