The OU office will obtain rooms for these tests and discussion sessions based on the schedule each professor provides. Early planning is essential because large classrooms are difficult to obtain - the most accessible times are Friday evenings and Saturday mornings but other days and times may be available. Although large OU classes encourage the use of objective, machine scored tests, many instructors include one or more essay questions that enable students to demonstrate understanding of the content as opposed to the memorization of facts. It is also advisable to use two or three versions of each test for security reasons. ID cards must be carefully examined as students enter for tests.
Large sections require additional proctors.
When funds are available, the OU office will share costs with the academic department for the proctors. At the end of the Final Exam, department evaluation forms or the OU form should be distributed and collected according to departmental policy. OU office hours can coincide with the office hours for other courses. Most faculty and many students use email and find this to be an effective means of communication. The department offering the course orders Textbooks.