General Information

BYU’s Teach Anywhere website provides information on Assessments & Exams covering online exams, effective questions, proctoring, and accommodations. Learn how to create an exam in Learning Suite here. The Teach Anywhere Training Series also had a training on Engaging Students Through Assessment.

Proctoring & Cheating

BYU has contracted with Proctorio, an online proctoring service, to help you monitor exams. For more information, visit Proctorio FAQ. Contact Kirsten Thompson at the Center for Teaching and Learning if you would like to implement the system in your class.

A switch to online or hybrid learning doesn’t mean that students will cheat more often. One study found that roughly the same proportion of students in live and online classes (32.1% live v. 32.7% online) admitted to cheating. Developing a strong classroom presence and diversifying assessments may help to deter dishonesty in exam taking.

Rethinking Assessment

Assessment has become much more than testing. Look at the principles below for ideas about how to design appropriate assessments. Also, this Teach Anywhere training session shows how you can engage your students in the learning process with well-crafted assessments.