January 15, 2010

New system feature: Importing past scores

On January 15, a system upgrade added a new feature to the information literacy modules. A student who has previously completed the exact same module in a previous class or a previous semester will be given the opportunity to import his or her past score. The student has the option to accept the score or return to the assessment to complete the quiz again.

This feature is currently turned “on”. If you’d prefer that your students complete the module assessment again rather than import the previous score, you can log in to the repository and turn this feature off.

Here are the steps to turn this feature “off”:

1. Login to http://obojobo.ucf.edu/repository
2. Published Instances should be showing on your screen. Highlight the title of the instance you’d like to edit.
3. Click on Edit Details. This is a tab just above the title of the module on the right side of the screen.
4. A new pop up window will open. Uncheck the check box to “Allow past scores to be imported” at the bottom of the screen.

If a student logs into a module that has been edited or updated in any way since their last visit to the module, the student will not be given the opportunity to import a past score.

Happy New Year! New Handout Available to Make Life Easier

Getting back into the swing of things in the new year can be a bit daunting, especially after a sugar-laden holiday. Here is a handy tool to help you begin using the information literacy modules in your classes. This short handout contains instructions to login to the repository and set up a module to use in your class. It also has a section of instructions for your students that you can cut and paste into your online course, your syllabus, or an email. If you’re wondering how to download scores from the modules into your WebCourses gradebook, this handout will give you the details. If you have questions about the modules, or would like to set up an appointment for one-on-one help, just email us: infolit@mail.ucf.edu.