{"id":8176,"date":"2020-07-22T19:10:10","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitaldevelopment\/?p=8176"},"modified":"2025-01-16T08:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T08:50:04","slug":"alternative-resit-assessments-in-canvas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/blog\/alternative-resit-assessments-in-canvas\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Resit Assessments in Canvas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When preparing for Alternative Resit Assessment in Canvas, the guidance remains the same as advised during the alternative assessment period in May 2024 with regards to the Top 9 Key Consideration for use of Canvas (see below). A reminder to keep it simple, low tech and continue to avoid the use of TII and Canvas quizzes which relies on students having bandwidth and equipment in a short timeframe. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The key difference for the Alternative Resit Assessment period is with regards to the set-up of assignments in Canvas.\u00a0 If you have previously completed an alternative assessment on your module, please DO NOT amend the previous Alternative assignment. A NEW assignment should be set up within the same Canvas assignment Group and assigned only to those students<\/strong> who are taking the Alternative Resit Assessment in August 2024.<\/p>\n

It is imperative that Alternative Resit Assessments in Canvas are setup in the correct way to avoid potential pitfalls.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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When preparing for Alternative Resit Assessment in Canvas, the recommendation would be that the method of assessment that requires the least amount of technology should be preferred over more technology reliant alternatives. In the current context, the less complex the assessment is, the better able students will be to adjust and succeed. Some key considerations to bear in mind when planning Alternative Resit Assessment in Canvas:<\/p>\n

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  1. Keep it Simple<\/strong> \u2013 from instructions to submissions, simplify the process.<\/li>\n
  2. Stick with Low-Tech<\/strong> – Don\u2019t over rely on complex technology.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  3. Devices<\/strong> – Students may not have the hardware required. Consider how students will access and summit their assignments. A mobile phone may be the only device they have access to.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
  4. Turnitin<\/strong> – Schools are advised that they do not request students to submit online exams through Turnitin.\u00a0 There are many potential issues if this method of submission is chosen, including the potential for incorrect Turnitin setup and obvious load on the system. The emphasis here is on avoiding a scenario where the student themselves have to submit in a short timeframe.<\/li>\n
  5. Anonymous Grading<\/strong>: In this current situation, Schools are advised not to proceed with anonymity for alternative resit assessments in Canvas.<\/li>\n
  6. Use Assignments rather than Quizzes<\/strong>: the use of any real time quizzing system should be avoided as it relies on students having bandwidth and equipment to submit in a short timeframe, which really puts concentrated pressure on the system.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  7. Accessibility <\/strong>\u2013 Assessment approaches must allow all students to have the opportunity to engage fully and perform on an equal basis with their peers and designing for accessibility<\/a><\/strong> is important when creating online assessments. Students have been advised to contact their Disability Officer, once they receive details of the alternative resit assessment, if they think they may require a reasonable adjustment.\u00a0 The Disability Services team can be contacted at: disability.office@qub.ac.uk<\/li>\n
  8. Consider all eventualities <\/strong>– Have a Plan B in place for submission, e.g. use of email to upload\/submit files.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  9. Sign up for Training<\/strong> \u2013 Check details above for online virtual training sessions over the coming days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Assessments during the Supplementary Assessment Period in August 2024 will still be assessed under the University\u2019s Supplementary Regulations<\/strong>\u00a0and Resit Supplementary Regulations Addendum<\/strong>.\u00a0 There will be three types of assessment opportunities offered in this period:<\/p>\n

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