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Summative, formative and scattered examination A summative assessment sums up a person's overall knowledge at a specific time. In higher education, such an assessment of students' knowledge is often made through an examination of some kind at the end of a course, and then forms the basis for grading. A formative assessment is instead an ongoing assessment that takes place during the learning proce
communication and students' assessment skills Many people – in fact both teachers and students – are worried about cheating and plagiarism in connection with online examinations. Often, this anxiety, distrust and sense of lack of confidence probably leads to negative consequences just as much as isolated cases of deliberate cheating. The insecurity felt in a partly new and unfamiliar digital envir
Exam questions that are harder to cheat with There are some relatively simple tricks when it comes to making cheating harder in connection with online examinations. Here we mention a few that may be worth trying: Is it possible to include elements with a personal angle in the questions, where the student must reflect or relate knowledge in the subject to things that are not equal for everyone? I
One approach that usually works well for most people and feels logical when you have a syllabus as a basis but flexibility otherwise is the following: What are the intended learning outcomes of the course? Does the course include several test modules and/or modules? Which intended learning outcomes are assessed in what module and when? What does the syllabus say about the examination? What are you
In the section Build and conduct assessment you will find materials that support you in the work with the actual construction and implementation of your examination. Here is information about tools that you can use, help with questions regarding law and finally, you'll find checklists that can support you. Legislations - questions and answers Coming soon. Create your assessment in Canvas Visit Cre
https://www.education.lu.se/en/teaching-tips/digital-examination/build-and-conduct-assessment - 2026-08-09
Three functions for examination in Canvas Canvas has three functions for examination: Assignments, Discussions and Quizzes. These three functions are the basis for many different types of assignments or exams, whether they be formative or summative. Links and materials that are found in the course Assignments and Grades which is available to everyone in Canvas. Assignments In Canvas, you can use t
This section contains examples of information that can be good to inform your students about before a digital exam. The information itself is a compilation of several faculties' and departments' information to students and we have divided it into different time periods. As soon as possible, you need to inform about the date and time, tools and software, if there is monitoring and how personal dat
https://www.education.lu.se/en/teaching-tips/digital-examination/build-and-conduct-assessment/inform-your-students - 2026-08-09
Inform your students: Date and time The date and time of the exam must be clearly stated, it is extra important that the exam starts at the time you have specified in the information you have given to the students. If they need to register for the exam, where they can register and when is the last date for registration. Tools & software Which digital tools will be used and how they will find their
Inform your students about the following: About the exam What happens when the exam starts, how long before are they expected to log in? Be sure to communicate the exact date and time and what happens if they do not arrive on time. If they need to have a valid ID document available to be able to confirm their identity during the exam. If they are to be present in a place with well-functioning wifi
At the start of the exam At the start of the exam, make sure that the students have information about the following: When and how to get in touch with the examiner or responsible teacher if there are questions about the exam. How they can get in touch with the responsible teacher or exam guard if something unforeseen should happen, for example in the event of a technical fault or any other unfores
Read our latest newsletter In Swedish or translate it in your web browser Login shortcuts CanvasCanvas SurveyInsperaInspera OriginalityMentimeterOuriginalPadletQPSStudioZoom Current themes for those who teach at Lund University. Rethinking assessment Generative AI in education Accessible teaching Creating videos for learning Activities Canvas Clinic: Structuring your course Drop-in support for tho
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Zoom is the university's digital tool for meetings and teaching. Staff and students have access to the university's own Zoom licence, LU Zoom. Here you can read about how to start using LU Zoom and what you can use the tool for. With LU Zoom, you can, for examplehold meetings and webinars with up to 500 participantshold meetings for an unlimited amount of timerecord and publish material directly o
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The art of formulating mcq into a quiz A better course with formative examination Oral examination via zoom The importance of extended writing time Digital open-book exam - a flexible option? Creating conditions to avoid cheating Do you need instructions for your students? Here’s what we did – monitoring in Zoom Quizzes, question banks and random draws Give your students the points they deserve
https://www.education.lu.se/en/all-articles-about-digital-exam - 2026-08-09
Studio is Lund University's platform for recording, storing and sharing videos. Studio is available in Canvas, and you can use the platform both in courses and when collaborating with colleagues. On this page, we describe Studio's features, how to get started and how to make your videos more accessible. The integration between Canvas and Studio creates many opportunities to use video in your teach
https://www.education.lu.se/en/digital-tools/studio - 2026-08-09
Contact UsFor technical questions about our digital tools, please reach out to LU Support Center via email at: supportcenter [at] lu [dot] se (supportcenter[at]lu[dot]se)If you wish to contact us regarding any other matters at the Unit for Educational Support, you can reach us via email at: digital [at] education [dot] lu [dot] se (digital[at]education[dot]lu[dot]se).Visit usWe are located on the
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Technical support The technical conditions for hybrid teaching vary between the university's different premises. If you need support, contact your local IT unit or LU Service Desk:LU Servicedesk Phone: 046-222 90 00servicedesk [at] lu [dot] se (servicedesk[at]lu[dot]se) Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 8-17 Hybridteaching See links, tips and tricks about hybrid teaching here.
https://www.education.lu.se/en/hybrid-technology-examples-elongated-unit-and-thermos - 2026-08-09
22 oktober 2026 14:00 till 15:00 | Webbinarium If you've ever felt like your students aren't engaging as deeply as you'd like, this one's worth an hour of your time. You'll leave with a practical framework for designing questions that go beyond recall and make students think deeply and critically. In this webinar you will learn: The do's and don’ts of classroom questionsWhat makes a question brai
https://www.education.lu.se/evenemang/mentimeter-better-questions-deeper-thinking - 2026-08-09
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15 september 2026 13:15 till 15:00 | Seminarium Det finns många sätt att examinera studier med hjälp av Canvas. Här fokuserar vi på att utforma examination för enklare och snabbare feedback. Det är vanligt att examinera kurser genom att be studenterna skicka in en text som vi läser och kommenterar. Tillgången på många effektiva AI-verktyg gör att vi ofta behöver fundera ett steg kring denna tentam
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