Our materials host a wealth of resources available to you and your students! To help you navigate these resources and features, we’ve created a Handy Instructor Toolkit to serve as your guide to all things Hawkes. Whether you’re a brand new customer or simply looking to refresh your knowledge, please feel free to refer to … Continue reading Instructor Handy Toolkit
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Adding Bonus Questions to Tests
Did you know that you can add bonus questions to your online assessments? It's as simple as checking the Bonus box and assigning a bonus point value! Points for designated Bonus questions count towards points earned, but not points possible.Questions are still randomly ordered by default unless otherwise specified.All tests must contain at least one … Continue reading Adding Bonus Questions to Tests
The 5 Key Elements of Testing Security
As many courses continue operating in virtual and hybrid settings, online testing security has become a major concern for educators. How do you ensure that students are held to the same standards of integrity, showing that they have truly mastered the content? Below, we outline a few key security measures to consider when creating online … Continue reading The 5 Key Elements of Testing Security
Absenteeism in the Virtual Classroom: The Struggle to Stay Connected
While we are certainly still navigating this new normal, we’ve come a long way in adjusting to online learning. Instructors have discovered how to best present information, administer tests, and keep the discussions lively and engaging. But in many cases, these instructors are also seeing a sharp decline in student attendance. It can be easy … Continue reading Absenteeism in the Virtual Classroom: The Struggle to Stay Connected
How to Participate in a Zoom Webinar
In this brave new cyber-world, many of us have become well-acquainted with Zoom; others haven't had much interaction with the platform. Whether you're new to Zoom or just hoping to brush up on it, this post will guide you through using this tool to participate in a webinar, as an attendee or a presenter. For … Continue reading How to Participate in a Zoom Webinar
Behind the Scenes of the PsychSessions Podcast
If you're a psychology instructor, one of the coolest resources around is the PsychSessions podcast. This podcast was created by instructors Garth Neufeld and Eric Landrum and focuses on the teaching of psychology. They connect with top psychology educators as well as up-and-coming superstars to have deep conversations about what it means to be a … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of the PsychSessions Podcast
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