If you haven’t heard, Testing Services is now accepting testing materials electronically through our Online Test Submission Platform. We have close to 300 instructors currently registered for the service. If you haven’t already, please register at humber.ca/student-life/testing-services/services-faculty/electronic-test-submission.
Our Online Test Submission Platform is a constantly evolving service, and I want to take this opportunity to bring a couple changes to your attention. First, we now have an electronic scantron available. This is a digital version of the college wide 8.5x11 standard scantron. Students can complete the scantron in Adobe, and it would be submitted to you along with the other test materials – all online! You can then print the scantron, and process it for grading along the rest of the class. If you select “Scantron (please upload w/ test)” as a Permitted Test Material we will be providing the student with the digital copy of this scantron. I have attached a copy to this message.
Second, we have moved up the morning submission deadline to 7 a.m. This means that if you intend to have your student write on a particular day, it must be submitted by 7 a.m. that morning. Any exam submitted after 7 a.m. will only be available the following business day. And as always, we appreciate receiving all materials multiple days in advance if possible.
I would also like to remind you of some limitations of the platform. Please note that instructors must submit all test materials themselves – you cannot have someone else submit on your behalf. This is because our system will automatically filter based on the name of the submitter. If you have a liaison submit your test materials it will be filed under their name, not yours, and we will never be able to find it when the student comes to write. We have also noticed that a number of instructors have been submitting instructions with no actual test materials attached. Please ensure your materials have been properly uploaded before hitting the submit button. Also, if you have multiple documents to upload we appreciate if you ZIP your files and upload the Zipped folder – just a little easier to navigate on our end!
We continue to develop this platform to make it as clear and efficient as possible. We realize there are some limitations in the process, and we are working with our third-party provider to iron out these issues. We are hoping there will be more positive changes in the next couple months, and you will hopefully hear from us again later this winter.
If you have any questions or concerns it’s always best to contact me at robert.forward@humber.ca, or 416.675.6622 x5256.