Feedback and Assessment - Which Tool to Use?
Tool
Type
 Strengths Weaknesses
Cost

WebCT quizzes/test

example
assessment
 automatic update of grade in MyGrades, multiple question types, selective release option (e.g. use with mastery of content),details, statistics and reports available, import and download capabilities need to consider the potential for cheating
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UD Test Out template

example
assessment
 can be used outside WebCT, can be customized, score report via secure email (note, much better score reporting than captivate, which relies on installed email device, and allows students to doctor the results) multiple choice only, cannot send results to WebCT
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Captivate

example
feedback/assessment
 online quiz results via email, can use audio potential large file size, one quiz per file, cannot send results to WebCT, cost
~$200

WebCT survey

example

feedback
 convenience, various question types, details, statistics and reports available, import and download capabilities advanced statistical reporting should be done external to WebCT
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UD Surveyor
feedback
 secure data at UD no essay question
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Survey Solutions Express
feedback/assessment
 various question types, no question or response limits, spell check, frequency reports and charts, exports response file to Excel and SPSS data formats. requires Internet Explorer to create survey, but not to take survey
express version free -

WebCT self test

example
student feedback
very easy, instant feedback to students, can be used for course or content page Multiple choice only
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Study mate

example
student feedback
very easy, multiple games for single data set, deploy anywhere requires Flash plugin
UD license
IFAT
student feedback
immediate results campus use is for group testing
forms - CTE