{"id":3014,"date":"2012-03-16T11:36:19","date_gmt":"2012-03-16T15:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wpdev\/faculty-please-share-these-tips-for-taking-online-tests\/"},"modified":"2012-03-16T11:36:19","modified_gmt":"2012-03-16T15:36:19","slug":"faculty-please-share-these-tips-for-taking-online-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wpdev\/faculty-please-share-these-tips-for-taking-online-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty: please share these tips for taking online tests"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many variables can contribute to students encountering online test-taking issues; it\u2019s just the nature of the online environment. But these common tips have helped to prevent many students from running into online test-taking problems.<\/p>\n

Top Ten Online Test Taking Tips for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Wireless Internet Connections are NOT <\/strong>recommended.<\/li>\n
  2. Only have one Blackboard Session open at a time<\/strong>. Whenever you log in, Blackboard starts a session for you and tracks your time. After three hours, your Blackboard session may close. But if you have logged in several times within three hours, you may have multiple sessions open. When preparing to start a test, make sure you haven\u2019t recently logged into Blackboard so you will start a new session. To prevent this make sure you always logout<\/strong> of Blackboard when finished so you always start a new Blackboard session.<\/li>\n
  3. Only one (1) Internet browser window or tab should be open<\/strong> and you should Maximize<\/strong> your Internet browser screen before starting and during the test.<\/li>\n
  4. Minimize<\/strong> the number of applications running; use only what you need to complete your test.<\/li>\n
  5. Do not<\/strong> double click on the Begin button, or click the Begin button more than once when starting the test.<\/li>\n
  6. Wait<\/strong> for the test to completely load on the page before selecting\/entering answers<\/li>\n
  7. Save Often<\/strong> by selecting the Save All Answers<\/strong> or Save Answer <\/strong>buttons, but do not double click on these buttons an error could occur.<\/li>\n
  8. Be cautious<\/strong> using the backspace or delete keys. The test page could be refreshed and prevent you from re-accessing the test.<\/li>\n
  9. Do Not Use<\/strong> the Internet Browser \u201cBack,\u201d \u201cForward,\u201d or \u201cRefresh\u201d buttons, using these buttons could cause you to lose connection to the test.<\/li>\n
  10. Make sure<\/strong> you review the test results page that appears after submitting your test in order to confirm that the test submission was successful and to review any feedback your instructor may have provided.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For additional tips and detailed information, please see our Online Test Taking Tips<\/strong> handout, located at:<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/www.hvcc.edu\/deptweb-dlweb\/bb9tutorials\/students\/testtips.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Published:<\/strong>\u00a0Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:36:19 +0000 by\u00a0e.baker<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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