Reminders When Creating Assessments- Forced Completion – Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Blackboard Ultra, Blackboard
Campaign Description: When building an assessment in Blackboard, there are lots of customization options available, including creating a forced completion requirement. Ngee Ann Poly had issues with faculty choosing this option and then students being unaware and subsequently locked out of the exam. The goal for this campaign was to inform faculty to avoid this option if possible.
Success Criteria: Decreased support calls regarding test lock outs
Submitted by (and on behalf of, if applicable): Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Forced Completion Setting
This hint informs the faculty member how choosing “forced completion” can negatively affect the students’ test taking experience.
Location: Test options (when editing a test)
Audience: Instructors
Content Type: Hint Message
Copy Message Content:
If Force Completion is enabled, student will not be able to resume a test if they refresh their browser, leave the test page or have internet connectivity issues.
We do not recommend enabling this option