Alternative Strategies for Testing
D2L uses Assignments as its feature for developing various assessments in a D2L course
that are not quizzes/tests/exams. Examples of Assignments include but are not limited
to essays, projects, presentations, and/or homework assignments. The following information
pertains to features found under the Assignments tab in a D2L course.
Use collaborative/group projects. Students can collaborate through Office 365 to develop
group assignments. If you select this option, have students fill out individual reflections
to receive feedback on group member participation.
Use application assignments. Instead of having students complete assignments that
answer specific questions, have them complete assignments where they have to apply
knowledge to a selected application. Ideally, they would gain instructor approval
on the application prior to completion.
Include presentations as part of your assignments and conduct these presentations
through synchronous tools such as Collaborate Ultra or Microsoft Teams. These presentations
can be recorded and watched later by the instructor. Also, you can require students
to use their web cam for identification purposes.
Submit all assessments within D2L and require TurnItIn plagiarism check tool for all
written assignments. This feature can be activated when configuring your assignment
submission folder.
Post the KSU Academic Integrity Policy in your course syllabus AND in the instructions
for each assignment. Best practices also indicate that posting this policy or a link
to the policy in your online course can be a deterrent to cheating, plagiarism, and
other forms of academic dishonesty.
Do not release assignment grades until after the deadline for submission. If you grade
assignments as they are submitted, you can simply "Save Draft" of your feedback so
that it is not published as you grade. You can come back and publish all feedback
at one time
