1. Large Lecture Science Courses - Problem Sets User: Prof. Sullivan Prof. Sullivan has been teaching biology for 10 years. This quarter, she is teaching a second-year biology course, Bio 105. Bio 105 is a large lecture course with 250 students. Prof. Sullivan has 3 teaching assistants. Teacher Usage Scenario: Having finished the first 2 weeks of lectures, Prof. Sullivan wants to test her students’ grasp of lecture materials by having them complete their first problem set. She logs into her Bio 105 course web site. In the Admin Assignment view, she selects the problem set template from the drop-down menu and then clicks the Create New Assignment link. In the Assessment Editor view, she is presented with a problem set template. This template was previously created in the template editor by one of her teaching assistants.

2. Large Lecture Science Courses - Problem Sets Teacher Usage Scenario (continued): For problem set #1, Prof. Sullivan wants to have a combination of multiple choice, multiple choice with rationale, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, matching questions. From the question pool, she has an option to download and use questions from the publisher’s web site, reuse questions from previous courses, and/or create her own questions and add to the pool. She wants to release the problem set at noon on Wed., 4/16/03, and set the due date on Sat., 4/19/03, 8:00 p.m. She likes the convenience of the problem set template which has the following pre-selected features: - ability to draw questions from question pool - assignment with no multiple parts - students have unlimited # of attempts until due date - questions can be answered in non-sequential order - release solution on specified date - available to registered students only - instructor can opt to get auto email notification when problem sets are submitted - student gets auto email notification when problem set is available

3. Large Lecture Science Courses - Problem Sets User: Keli Smith Keli is a freshman in college. Her major is undecided although she is exploring biology/pre-med. Keli has enrolled in an introductory science course, Biology 105. This course fulfills both the general education requirement and a biology major requirement. Biology 105 is a large lecture course. Keli attends lectures 3 times a week and a discussion section once a week. Student Usage Scenario: As part of her homework assignment, Keli has to complete her first problem set due on Saturday, 4/19/03 at 8p.m.

4. Large Lecture Science Courses - Problem Sets Student Usage Scenario (continued): Keli has 3 options in accessing her online problem set: Option #1: She receives an auto email notification informing her that the problem set is available online. Keli clicks on the link in the email and it takes her directly to the problem set. OR Option #2: Keli logs into her course web site and sees that there is a new assignment under Announcements. Keli clicks on the link and it takes her directly to the problem set. My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Assignments Discussion Course Homepage University X Biology 105 Course description goes here Announcements New Assignment Wed., 16 Apr Problem set #1 is due in 3 days. 9:05am Welcome, Keli Smith

5. Large Lecture Science Courses - Problem Sets Student Usage Scenario (continued): Keli has 3 options in accessing her online problem set: Option #3: Keli logs into her course web site, goes to the Assignments module… My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Assignments Discussion University X Biology 105 Course description goes here Announcements New Assignment Wed., 16 Apr Problem set #1 is due in 3 days. 9:05am Welcome, Keli Smith Assignments

6. Non-graded Assignments  Practice Test Graded Assignments  Exams  Homework Title Available Due Date Score Problem Set 1 Wed., 16 Apr 2003, 12:00 PM Sat., 19 Apr 2003, 8:00 PM --to be graded-- Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments In the Assignments module, Keli clicks on the “Problem Set1” link under graded assignments, homework folder. This will take her to the problem set.

7. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 1. Which of the following immunoglobulin classes is present in the serum at the highest concentration?  A. IgA  B. IgD  C. IgG  D. IgM  E. All immunoglobulins are present in equal proportions in the serum. [5 pt.] 2. Which of the following immunoglobulin classes undergoes receptor-mediated endocytosis to be secreted into saliva?  A. IgA  B. IgD  C. IgE  D. IgG  E. Al of the immunoglobulin isotypes are found in the saliva. [5 pt.] 3. Recombination of immunoglobulin gene segments serves to:  A. promote immunoglobulin diversification.  B. assemble a coding sequence with all of the necessary components of a complete immunoglobulin.  C. allow changes in coding information during B-cell maturation.  D. contribute to the antigen binding specificity.  E. do all of the above. Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments Continue Example of assessment with no parts, multiple questions displayed per page Hyperlink to lecture materials in course materials module

8. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 1. Which of the following immunoglobulin classes is present in the serum at the highest concentration?  A. IgA  B. IgD  C. IgG D. IgM  E. All immunoglobulins are present in equal proportions in the serum. [5 pt.] 2. Which of the following immunoglobulin classes undergoes receptor-mediated endocytosis to be secreted into saliva?  A. IgA  B. IgD  C. IgE D. IgG  E. Al of the immunoglobulin isotypes are found in the saliva. Student’s rationale for question #2 goes here… [5 pt.] 3. Recombination of immunoglobulin gene segments serves to:  A. promote immunoglobulin diversification.  B. assemble a coding sequence with all of the necessary components of a complete immunoglobulin. C. allow changes in coding information during B-cell maturation.  D. contribute to the antigen binding specificity.  E. do all of the above. Student’s rationale for question #3 goes here… Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments Continue Keli selects multiple choice answers and types in rationales..

9. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation [7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)__________, which is made from the precursor b)________. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)________, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)______ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e)______ and reach specific target proteins. [4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True  False Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous Submit Matching question with rationale

10. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation [7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)__________, which is made from the precursor b)________. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)________, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)______ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e)______ and reach specific target proteins. [4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True  False Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous A. bicoid B. IP3 C. ca++ concentrate change D. cytostatic factor E. b, c, d only F. all of the above Keli selects matching answers via drop down menu… Submit

11. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation [7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)__________, which is made from the precursor b)________. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)________, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)______ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e)______ and reach specific target proteins. [4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True  False Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous E. b, c, d only A. bicoid B. IP3 C. ca++ concentrate change D. cytostatic factor E. b, c, d only F. all of the above Submit

12. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation [7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)__________, which is made from the precursor b)________. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)________, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)______ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e)______ and reach specific target proteins. [4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True  False Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous E. b, c, d only A. bicoid B. IP3 C. ca++ concentrate change D. cytostatic factor E. b, c, d only F. all of the above Submit

13. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation [7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)__________, which is made from the precursor b)________. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)________, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)______ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e)______ and reach specific target proteins. [4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True  False Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous E. b, c, d only A. bicoid B. IP3 C. ca++ concentrate change D. cytostatic factor E. b, c, d only F. all of the above Submit

14. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation Student’s rationale for matching question #4 goes here. [7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)__________, which is made from the precursor b)________. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)________, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)______ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e)______ and reach specific target proteins. [4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True  False Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous E. b, c, d only A. bicoid F. all of the above B. IP3 Keli types in rationale for her matching responses. Submit

15. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation Student’s rationale for matching question goes here. [7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)__ [multiple answers]__, which is made from the precursor b)__[multiple answers]__. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)__vesicles__, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)__calcium__ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e) __ vesicles__ and reach specific target proteins. [4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True  False Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous E. b, c, d only A. bicoid F. all of the above B. IP3 Fill-in-the-blanks can accommodate multiple answers or single answers only. Submit

16. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: 19 Apr 2003 Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation Student’s rationale for matching question goes here. [7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)__ [multiple answers]__, which is made from the precursor b)__[multiple answers]__. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)__vesicles__, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)__calcium__ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e) __ vesicles__ and reach specific target proteins. [4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True False Student’s rationale for “true/false” goes here. Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous E. b, c, d only A. bicoid F. all of the above B. IP3 True/False question with rationale Submit

17. Large Lecture Science Courses - Problem Sets On the due date, Prof. Sullivan and her 3 teaching assistants receive an auto email reminder that problem sets have been submitted (it would be nice if the auto email notification could provide a link to direct the instructor/TA’s back to the admin view of the problem set where they can easily email those students who failed to submit their problem sets on time). The teaching assistants grade the submitted problem sets and contact those students who missed the deadline. Prof. Sullivan and her teaching assistants have the option to extend the deadline/due date for individual students.

18. Large Lecture Science Courses - Problem Sets 3 days after submitting her problem set, Keli gets an auto email from her T.A. that her score and feedback are posted online. Keli logs into her cms to see how well she did on the problem set…

19. Assignments Non-graded Assignments:  Practice Test Graded Assignments:  Exams  Homework Title Solution Available Due Date Score Problem Set 1 Wed., 16 Apr 2003, 12:00 PM Sat., 19 Apr 2003, 8:00 PM 21/35 Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments The “Problem Set 1” link will show the assignment with feedback. If there’s an answer key for the problem set, students can download it (available in any file format). The “Problem Set 1” link will show the assignment with feedback. If there’s an answer key for the problem set, students can download it (available in any file format). [Download]

20. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: Sat., 19 Apr 2003, 8:00 PM Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [2/5 pt.] 1. Which of the following immunoglobulin classes is present in the serum at the highest concentration? [5/5 pt.] 2. Which of the following immunoglobulin classes undergoes receptor-mediated endocytosis to be secreted into saliva? [0/5 pt.] 3. Recombination of immunoglobulin gene segments serves to: Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments Continue  A. IgA  B. IgD This is the best answer since...  C. IgG D. IgM  E. All immunoglobulins are present in equal proportions in the serum.  A. IgA  B. IgD  C. IgE D. IgG This is correct because..  E. Al of the immunoglobulin isotypes are found in the saliva. Your answer  Your rationale: Student’s rationale for question #2 goes here… Model rationale: The correct rationale goes here…. If it’s a really long comment, link to a pop-up window... Read more…  Keli, let’s meet during my office hour to discuss this question. Email instructor  A. promote immunoglobulin diversification. This is correct because..  B. assemble a coding sequence with all of the necessary components of a complete immunoglobulin.  C. allow changes in coding information during B-cell maturation.  D. contribute to the antigen binding specificity.  E. do all of the above. This question was unanswered  Model rationale: The correct rationale goes here…. Keli, please see me about this question as well. Full feedback includes: -student’s answer & rationale -correct answer & rationale -question/item score & total score -optional question feedback -optional comments, w/ ability for students to sign-up and see instructor/TA Full feedback includes: -student’s answer & rationale -correct answer & rationale -question/item score & total score -optional question feedback -optional comments, w/ ability for students to sign-up and see instructor/TA Answer C might also be correct but Answer B is better because… Total Score: 21/35

21. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: Sat., 19 Apr 2003, 8:00 PM Questions 1-3 | Questions 4-6 | [3/5 pt.] 4. Match the molecules and developmental events they control. Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding items to the right. List of developmental events:List of molecules: - Egg activation - Epidermal vs. neural fate determination - Establishment of limb axes - Mesoderm cell migration during gastrulation [4/7 pt.] 5. Fill in the blank. Use the correct technical terms introduced in the lecture. Synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as a)_____  blank answer ______, which is made from the precursor b)____  blank answer ______. These neurotransmitters are stored in c)__ vesicles___, found within the synaptic terminals, and are exocytosed when traveling down the axon triggers the influx of d)__ calcium__ at the axon terminal. The neurotransmitters cross the e) __  vesicles__ and reach specific target proteins. [2/4 pt.] 6. B cell activation is the first event in humoral activity. Please explain your answer.  True This is correct because…  False Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments < Previous Submit E. b, c, d only A. bicoid F. all of the above B. IP3 Your rationale: Student’s rationale for question #4 goes here… Model rationale: The correct rationale goes here…. Keli, I like your reasoning behind answer F although it is incorrect... Answer E is correct because… Answer A is correct because… Answer F is incorrect because… Answer B is incorrect because…     Total Score: 21/35 Your rationale: Student’s rationale for question #6 goes here… Model rationale: The correct rationale goes here….  a. Correct answer is….  b. Correct answer is…. c. Vesicles is correct because.. d. Calcium is correct because..  e. Synapses is correct because..

22. Assignments Non-graded Assignments:  Practice Test Graded Assignments:  Exams  Homework Title Solution Available Due Date Score Problem Set 1 Wed., 16 Apr 2003, 12:00 PM Sat., 19 Apr 2003, 8:00 PM 21/35 Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments If this problem set has multiple parts, then the “problem set 1” link will take users to the table of contents page [Download]

23. Assignments Title: Problem Set 1 Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of week 1 - week 2 lecture materials Due date: Sat., 19 Apr 2003, 8:00 PM Score  Part I: Multiple Choice and Rationale questions5/10 points  Part 2: Matching, FITB, T/F questions6/15 points  Part 3: Extra credit questions10/10 points Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments Total Score: 21/35 Part This is the “table of contents” page…

24. Assignments Non-graded Assignments:  Practice Test Graded Assignments:  Exams  Homework Title Solution Available Due Date Score Problem Set 1 Wed., 16 Apr 2003, 12:00 PM Sat., 19 Apr 2003, 8:00 PM 21/35 Lab Write-Up Mon., 22 May 2003, 9:00 AM Wed., 24 Apr 2003, 5:00 PM --to be graded-- Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments Suppose Keli has another assignment, a lab write-up. The “Lab Write-Up” link will take Keli to the assignment. Suppose Keli has another assignment, a lab write-up. The “Lab Write-Up” link will take Keli to the assignment. [Download]

25. Assignments Title: Lab Write-Up Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of the lab and mastery of writing for the sciences. Attached are guidelines/instructions for the write-up. Due date: Wed., 24 Apr 2003, 5:00 PM Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments Attach file to objective Browse… Upload file: Submit

26. Assignments Title: Lab Write-Up Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of the lab and mastery of writing for the sciences. Attached are guidelines/instructions for the write-up. Due date: Wed., 24 Apr 2003, 5:00 PM Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments Browse… Upload file:

27. Assignments Title: Lab Write-Up Description: This homework will be graded. Objective: To test your understanding of the lab and mastery of writing for the sciences. Attached are guidelines/instructions for the write-up. Due date: Wed., 24 Apr 2003, 5:00 PM Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments Upload file: Submit Keli_Smith_paper.doc (Word doc submitted on 24 Apr 2003, 3:06 PM)

28. Assignments Non-graded Assignments:  Practice Test Graded Assignments:  Exams  Homework Title Solution Available Due Date Score Graded Assignment Problem Set 1 Wed., 16 Apr 2003, 12:00 PM Sat., 19 Apr 2003, 8:00 PM 21/35 Lab Write-Up Mon., 22 May 2003, 9:00 AM Wed., 24 Apr 2003, 5:00 PM 20/25 Biology 105 My Courses Course Homepage Announcements Syllabus Schedule Course Materials Discussion Assignments At a specified date, Keli can download her graded lab write-up under “graded assignment” column [Download]