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Create an Asynchronous IRAT-Only Activity

Felix
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This article will guide you on how to create an asynchronous IRAT-only activity.

Here's some important information you need to know regarding creating an asynchronous IRAT Only activity:

  • Teachers will not be able to extend the test duration if a time limit is set for the activity.
  • Teachers can choose not to set a time limit, so that students can access the activity at any time within the open period.
  • Students will take the test at different times within the open period. Specifically, students will only be able to start answering the test after the start-date-and-time and before the end-date-and-time.
  • If a time limit has been set by the instructor, students will have that amount of time from when they enter the activity to complete the activity. E.g: A 20 minutes activity will end after 20 minutes is up from the time the student enters the test.

In summary, the activity setup steps are as follows:

  1. Click the "+ New Activity" button within the module.

  2. Fill out the IRAT-only basic settings.

  3. Add your questions.

  4. Set the points.

  5. Upload instructions and set features for the activity.

  6. Review your activity.

  7. Publish your activity.

  8. Select the modality "Asynchronous" and Publish.

  9. Click "Go to Dashboard" to view the IRAT-Only dashboard.

Here are screenshots of the process:

 

STEP 1:

  • Click the "+ New Activity" button from any of the modules you want to create the IRAT Only on.
  • No Modules yet? Click here to know how to create one.
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STEP 2:

  • Fill out the basic settings:
    • Select the Module.
    • Click on IRAT Only.
    • Enter activity Name (required).
    • Enter activity Description (optional).
  • Click on the "Go to Questions" button to save and move to the next step
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ⓘ NOTE: Students will see the course, module, and activity descriptions from their dashboard.
ⓘ BEST PRACTICES: Name your activity clearly and uniquely so students can easily distinguish the activity from their screen.

 

STEP 3:

  • Add the questions.  Choose from the 4 methods available.
  • Click on the "Go to Scoring" button to save and move to the next step.
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ⓘ HERE are some useful information

  • From Question Bank: These are questions stored within your InteDashboard account. More instructions on this method here.

  • Create New Question: This option allows you to add questions along with answer choices one at a time. This option is best if you want to add images, equations, or other types of special formatting to your questions. More instructions on this method here.

  • Copy & Paste: This option allows you to submit your information in bulk using a select CSV file. You can download the accepted file sample at this stage. This option is the best and fastest option as long as most of your questions don't have images or equations. More instructions on this method here.

  • File Upload: Similar to the copy and paste option, this allows you to upload your information in bulk using a select CSV file. Like the Copy & Paste option, this isn't optimal if your questions carry images and equations, but it's extremely fast and efficient as opposed to manually inputting questions or selecting questions from your question bank. 

 

STEP 4:

  • Set the activity points. Points can be changed per question.
  • Click the "Go to Optional Settings" button to save and move to the next step.
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ⓘ HERE are some useful information

  • Put a number on the "Set all questions with the same point" box and click it to set the same score points for all questions for IRAT.

 

STEP 5:

  • Choose your activity settings. You can find more information about the individuality of each setting here.
  • You can add instructions to your students in the text area or upload as an attachment.
  • Click the "Go to Optional Settings" button to save and move to the next step.
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STEP 6:

  • Review your activity. 
  • Click the "Publish your Activity" button to save and move to the next step
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ⓘ HERE are some useful information

  • Review the content and settings of your IRAT Only activity. Here, you'll be able to edit any part of your activity, or you can click on the steps above the buttons to go back to any part of the activity.
  • Click the GREEN button to save your edits. (Look for the UPDATE button to save).
  • If you add more questions to the activity (STEP 2), then make sure to save the points for the added question (STEP 3).
 

STEP 7: 

  • Set your "Publish IRAT Activity" settings:
    • Choose Type as Asynchronous
    • Set the Open Period
    • Set the Activity Duration

      • With time limit (indicate the time limit)

      • Without time limit

    • Set a Student Access Password (optional)
  • Click the "Publish Activity" button to save and move to the next step
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STEP 8: 

  • Click the "Go to Dashboard" button to go to your main dashboard.

*In this image, the activity is created for 2 sections. Make sure to click the button for the specific section you want to run either the IRAT on.

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STEP 9: 

  • View the activity. The activity will automatically start at the appointed start-date-and-time.
  • Once students start answering, the data in the dashboard will be automatically updated.
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ⓘ HERE are some useful information

  • Note that the open period can still be adjusted by clicking on the green "Update Open Period" button on the top-left corner within your activity dashboard. You can still update the "start-date-and-time' and "end-date-and-time".

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