Using D2L to Create Tests for both Online and Face-to-Face Courses

Online courses have grown increasingly popular in recent years. At Austin Peay State University, approximately 50% of our introductory physics courses have been offered online over the past four years, largely driven by student demand. This highlights the need for consistent standards across both in-person and online modalities.

A key aspect of maintaining the standards is designing comparable online tests, used in both modalities. The primary guidelines include:

1. Minimizing the online searchability of solutions.
   
   Utilizing proctoring tools like Honorlock to deter academic dishonesty.
   
   Structuring exams to mirror traditional paper tests, including organized problem sets and partial credit opportunities.

Austin Peay State University uses Desire2Learn (D2L) as its learning management system. In this presentation, we will discuss how we utilize D2L features—such as Sections, Multiple-Selection, Double Submission, and Honorlock— to help create more effective assessments that better align grades with students’ understanding of the subject.