Use Proctoring Software

Use Proctoring Software

Why should I do this?  Proctoring software should be used as a last resort, not only because students who intend to cheat still find workarounds even when being proctored, but also because it can add stress to students who do not intend to cheat and communicate a lack...
Use Technological Tools and Strategies

Use Technological Tools and Strategies

Why should I do this?  There are tools in Canvas that you can use to make it more difficult for students to cheat on quizzes, exams, and assignments. When using these tools, it is important to be aware that many will also add stress and pressure to students who have...
Make Small Changes to Exam Questions 

Make Small Changes to Exam Questions 

Why should I do this?  Making small changes to your quiz or exam questions can make it more difficult for students to compare answers or to use other resources (e.g., the internet, old exams, etc.) to find the answer.  How can I do this? If using problems from a...
Use Alternative Exam Structures

Use Alternative Exam Structures

Why should I do this?  Breaking infrequent, high-stakes assignments or exams into smaller, more frequent, and lower stakes assignments or quizzes has several advantages. First, the combination of practice and feedback is one of the central drivers of student learning...
Talk to Students about Cheating

Talk to Students about Cheating

Why should I do this?  The Trefny Center understands that the Spring 2020 semester was challenging on many fronts, with COVID-19, a move to remote instruction, and the political and societal unrest in our country. In addition, we have heard from faculty about cheating...
Motivate and Engage Students

Motivate and Engage Students

Why should I do this?  There are three important take-aways from the literature on student motivation that can help faculty in designing effective learning environments:  First, research in this area has identified several student perceptions that contribute to...