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== Getting Started == |
== Getting Started == |
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* [[A_day_in_the_life_of_a_WeBWorK_instructor|A Day in the Life of a WeBWorK Instructor]] |
* [[A_day_in_the_life_of_a_WeBWorK_instructor|A Day in the Life of a WeBWorK Instructor]] |
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== Managing Assignments/Quizzes == |
== Managing Assignments/Quizzes == |
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| − | * Managing sets |
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| − | ** Exporting/Importing sets |
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| + | === Types of sets === |
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| − | * Finding questions in the Open Problem Library |
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| + | * [[Homework_Sets|Homework]] -- Set up and modify a homework set. |
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| − | * Types of sets |
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| + | * [[Gateway_Tests_and_Quizzes|Gateway Quiz]] -- A timed exam where all questions are submitted at once. |
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| − | ** Homework |
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| + | * [[Just-In-Time|Just-in-time]] -- An adaptive homework which offers remedial exercises if a questions is answered incorrectly. |
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| − | ** Gateway Quiz - timed exam where all questions are submitted at once. |
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| − | ** Just in Time - a form of adaptive homework which offers remedial exercises if a questions is answered incorrectly |
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| + | === Managing sets === |
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| + | * [[Selecting_Problems_from_Problem_Groups|Selecting problems from problem groups]] -- For '''Gateway Quizzes''', problems can be drawn from problem groups. |
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| + | * [[Set_Definition_Files|Set definition files]] -- Transfer homework set data between WeBWorK courses. |
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| + | * [[Assignment_Access_Restrictions|Assignment access restriction]] -- Restrict/deny access to students working on computers with specific IP addresses. |
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| + | * [[Dates,_Times,_and_Time_Zones|Times and dates]] -- Set the time zone for a particular course, manage the date/time display. |
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| + | === Finding questions in the Open Problem Library (OPL) === |
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| + | * [[Open_Problem_Library]] -- Use the '''Library Browser''' inside your WeBWorK course to browse the OPL and find and select problems. |
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| + | === Writing your own questions === |
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| + | Please see the section for [[Authors]]; here is a gentle [[Writing_Your_Own_Homework_Problems_Using_PGML|introduction to writing your own homework problems using PGML]]. |
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== Managing Students == |
== Managing Students == |
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=== Integration with your LMS === |
=== Integration with your LMS === |
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Learning Management Systems (LMS) like '''Blackboard''', '''Moodle''', '''Canvas''' and '''Desire2Learn (D2L) BrightSpace''' all support a protocol called [[LTI-Advanced_Authentication|LTI]] (for D2L, see [[LTI-Advanced_Authentication_for_D2L|LTI for D2L]]) which then automatically manages student accounts in WeBWorK; for '''Moodle''' also the module [[Moodle_Assignment|wwassignment]] is available. |
Learning Management Systems (LMS) like '''Blackboard''', '''Moodle''', '''Canvas''' and '''Desire2Learn (D2L) BrightSpace''' all support a protocol called [[LTI-Advanced_Authentication|LTI]] (for D2L, see [[LTI-Advanced_Authentication_for_D2L|LTI for D2L]]) which then automatically manages student accounts in WeBWorK; for '''Moodle''' also the module [[Moodle_Assignment|wwassignment]] is available. |
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== Optional Modules == |
== Optional Modules == |
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Revision as of 12:46, 15 June 2021
Contents
Getting Started
Managing Assignments/Quizzes
Types of sets
- Homework -- Set up and modify a homework set.
- Gateway Quiz -- A timed exam where all questions are submitted at once.
- Just-in-time -- An adaptive homework which offers remedial exercises if a questions is answered incorrectly.
Managing sets
- Selecting problems from problem groups -- For Gateway Quizzes, problems can be drawn from problem groups.
- Set definition files -- Transfer homework set data between WeBWorK courses.
- Assignment access restriction -- Restrict/deny access to students working on computers with specific IP addresses.
- Times and dates -- Set the time zone for a particular course, manage the date/time display.
Finding questions in the Open Problem Library (OPL)
- Open_Problem_Library -- Use the Library Browser inside your WeBWorK course to browse the OPL and find and select problems.
Writing your own questions
Please see the section for Authors; here is a gentle introduction to writing your own homework problems using PGML.
Managing Students
- Classlists -- Add/edit/delete students using the Classlist Editor.
- Classlist Files -- A convenient way to add a large number of students to a course at once.
Integration with your LMS
Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas and Desire2Learn (D2L) BrightSpace all support a protocol called LTI (for D2L, see LTI for D2L) which then automatically manages student accounts in WeBWorK; for Moodle also the module wwassignment is available.
Optional Modules
- Achievements -- A gamification feature that rewards students for doing their homework and practicing good WeBWorK behavior; also see Achievement Evaluator and Achievement Items.
- Conditional release -- Students are not able to start a homework set until a sufficient score is obtained on a previous set.
- Show me another -- Show students an alternate version of their assigned problem (with or without solution).
- Periodic re-randomization -- After a certain number of attempts, the randomization of a problem will change.
- Reduced scoring -- After the Reduced Scoring Date, additional work done by the student counts at a reduced rate.
