Academic dishonesty is a constant temptation for onlien students. Lockdown browsers, limited time, and item pools can limit cheating, but they do not stop it completely. What can we do to "Google-proof" our questions? Let's discuss how creativity and multi-media can refresh you item pools and discourage dishonesty.
While there are multiple reasons not to use multiple choice assessments, the ease of use for both students and educators, means that they will likely be around for at least a few more years. Multiple choice assessments help students check their own learning anytime and educators gather data on student understanding quickly without the tedium of grading papers. Well written multiple choice items can lead to meaningful learning. After two years of rewriting commercially available item pools, I have learned some ways to engage students, promote learning, support struggling readers, and address higher order thinking within multiple choice formats. I would love to share what I have learned and hear what you have been doing in your electronic classrooms to discourage dishonesty.