Advancing Learning 2018

As eLearning continues to expand, so too do the challenges with respect to administering online assessments. Balancing the need for flexible testing options while also preserving academic integrity can pose challenges for many institutions as they expand their online teaching presence. This session will focus on one college's approach to expanding and managing online testing in the digital age. Aligning with Fanshawe's core values of focusing on students, utilizing resources wisely, and engaging each other, our team has implemented a centralized collaborative process for the administration of online testing for the college.  This Innovate Panel will discuss how we have centralized the function of online testing within our Campus Test Centre, and partnered with our regional campuses, Contact North and other external centres to help accommodate our online students.  As well, we will discuss our experiences with using B-Virtual remote proctoring,  as well as, SmarterProctoring scheduling software. The session will outline some of the challenges, key takeaways, and our solution for Spreadsheet based testing. The overall goal in our endeavor is to ensure flexibility and ease of access for students taking online courses.