Assessment Strategies: Online Exams and Student Grade Analysis


DATE
Thursday August 21, 2025
TIME
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

In this two-part workshop, learn about online exam strategies and student grade analysis so that you can navigate the end of term with ease.

Part 1: How to Run Online Exams Smoothly

Get to know available exam support options from Arts ISIT. This workshop will include a demo of how we perform our new Exam Settings Review to help ensure that your exams run smoothly. Learn how to:

  • Recognize how Arts ISIT’s Exam Settings Review can help catch any issues with online exams
  • Prepare students through careful planning to write exams that use Respondus Lockdown Browser

Part 2: How to Use Canvas Tools for Student Grade Analysis

This workshop introduces instructors and TAs to the updated Gradebook features and New Analytics tools in Canvas. Participants will learn how to efficiently manage student assessments, interpret performance trends, and use data-informed strategies to support student learning. Learn how to:

  • Navigate the enhanced Gradebook interface
  • Apply filters, sorting, and messaging features to streamline grading
  • Access the New Analytics function to identify student trends and at-risk learners
  • Export, interpret and chart data to inform teaching practices

Facilitators

  • Saul George, Support Coordinator, Arts ISIT
  • Asif Sami Haque, Educational Consultant, Arts ISIT

Register

This event is part of the Arts ISIT Welcome Back Conference. To sign up for the event, please visit the conference page.