Penn State's new testing center

The first of its kind in the Big Ten, the Penn State Testing Center features innovative computer technology that enables faculty to offer e-testing to their students. The Center houses an e-testing lab that features more than 160 Windows machines, laser printers, state-of-the-art security measures to ensure academic integrity, and staff to answer students' questions about hardware and software.

Benefits of the Center for faculty include:

• More variety in the types of test questions and the ability to use Flash simulations, animations, and audio and video files.
• Immediate test results provide instant feedback for students and faculty.
• More classroom time for instruction because students can take tests at the Center outside of scheduled course hours.
• Comprehensive security system promotes academic integrity, even allowing faculty who teach online courses to offer high-stakes tests.
• Test platforms include ANGEL and Test Pilot.
• Assistance available for faculty to help get them started with design and offering e-tests in the Testing Center.

The Center is jointly operated by Teaching and Learning with Technology and the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. To learn more about the Testing Center, go to http//testing.psu.edu/.