Test Tool
Online tests are still a relatively new concept for many faculty whether new or experienced in online teaching. It is also the tool that tends to raise concerns around academic dishonesty and cheating. However, just like in classroom courses, cheating occurs. There are ways to diminish the concerns and reduce cheating through pedagogical and technological means.
Developing an online quiz is one of the more labor and time intense aspects of developing online content. For the purpose of this guide and during the time of Continuity of Instruction concerns, we will encourage faculty to consider posting assessments as they feel comfortable.
There are two options for providing quizzes and test in Blackboard:
Use the Assignment Tool in Blackboard
Create an Assignment using the Assignment Tool
Provide instructions to ask students to download the document
Attach a Microsoft Word document to the students
Use the Test Tool in Blackboard
There are multiple steps for creating a test or quiz in Blackboard. This guide, Quizzes, Tests & Surveys in Digital Learning Using Blackboard Learn will walk you through the steps of creating an online test or quiz.
Creating Tests in Blackboard (Webinar)
The Test tool affords faculty the ability to create diverse and robust questions to assess learning. In this introductory session, presented on Friday, August 1st, 2020, we offer an overview of the features for creating quizzes and surveys. Specific topics covered include: Question Types, Assessment Types, Creating Questions, Creating Assessments, and Viewing Assessments.
Copy a Test in Blackboard
Here are some step-by-step instructions for you.
Part 1
Access the course that the test is currently in.
Go to Course Tools, select Tests, Surveys and Pools.
Select Tests
Locate the test you want to copy and access the submenu for that test (the down arrow) and select Export from the menu. This will download the test package to your computer. DO NOT OPEN IT!
Part 2
Access the course you want the test in.
Go to Course Tools, select Test, Surveys and Pools.
Select Tests
Click the Import Test button
Browse your computer to find the file you just downloaded from the other course
Click Submit
Student Test Results in Blackboard
For faculty using the test tool seeking student responses for each question for a specific test.
Allow extended time for a test
You may need to give extended time on a test to a student with a specific accommodation. You may also need to give a student an additional attempt for a test if a student encountered technical difficulties. To allow for the exception, follow the steps below or open the Allow extended time for a test instructions with screenshots.
Log into Blackboard and access your course content.
Navigate to the desired test, click on the item options, and select Edit the Test Options.
Scroll down to the TEST AVAILABILITY EXCEPTIONS section, and click Add User of Group.
Select the student who requires extra time, and click Submit.
Enter the desired amount of time for the student to complete their test. You can also allow for multiple attempts, remove the time altogether, or adjust the test availability dates.
Click Submit.