Many guides have self-tests or questions for review to help guide student learning. You may also want to develop other types of assessment activities such as research papers and projects. Regardless of the type or the number of exams you give, or whether you construct them yourself or use those provided, there are a number of administrative factors to consider. Scheduling Distance learning students require flexibility in exam scheduling. On some campuses, examinations are administered at a special testing center, the library, a counseling office, or the course coordinator's office.
Many programs permit students to come in at their own convenience within a set week.
Others provide a choice of two or more specific times. Proctoring If proctors are used, and in many cases they are, be sure to provide complete instructions concerning how you want the tests administered and collected and how the students will be identified, e.g. through a photo identification card. Some faculty members try to mail test results out the day after the examination, not only including personal evaluations and comments on the individual student's work, but comparing the individual student's work to the performance of the class as a whole. Although it takes a little extra time, experienced distance learning teachers indicate that their students want to receive more than just a letter or number grade. Ideally, an analysis of their work and ways to improve are provided.