Subject: RE: [IFETS-Discuss] Multiple choice CGI/PERL or java?
david@hellam.net
Date: Thu 15 Jun 2000 - 01:04:47 MEST
From: david@hellam.net Subject: RE: [IFETS-Discuss] Multiple choice CGI/PERL or java? Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 16:04:47 -0700
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> > I'm not a programmer (or not a good one) and I've been trying to set up
a
> > CGI/PERL self-assessment form but I have trouble. I suspect that I am
> > reinventing the wheel. Does anyone know where I might find a (freeware -
for
> > educational use) program that would let me offer multiple choice
questions
> > in CGI/PERL or java?
cgi-resources has already been mentioned - another source for cgi scripts
I've visited in the past is http://www.bignosebird.com
Not played with hot potatoes, so I wouldn't be able to say if it is just
javascript - but I'd be careful about avoiding anything that relies only on
client side scripting for two main reasons:
1) Browser compatability
2) The answers must be accessible to the browser - and therefore to the
user!!! But if you want a couple more quick'n'dirty javascript solutions, I
can point you in the right direction...
So, I'd be inclined to stick with your original idea of using a script that
is executed by the server. If you have the choice of using an NT box as your
server, or if your server is capable of running active server pages - then
an .asp solution using an Access database is straightforward enough to set
up - for more info about .asp, including tutorial pages on how to set up an
MCQ quiz this way, take a look at http://www.4guysfromrolla.com
> > I had hoped to give the feedback as more than a simple "right/wrong" and
> > scoring system (and it's probably why I'm having trouble). I wanted each
of
> > the students' answers to have a specific reply. (So if she got it right
she
> > would be told "correct" but if she chose the wrong answer she would be
told
> > why that choice was wrong.
It's possible to do that...
> The "easy" way to do this is to just use a series
> > of hyperlinked pages and forget the fancy stuff, but that won't keep
score.)
Unless you have a *massive* number of 'alternative' pages set up like a tree
;->
Or, you *could* use a frameset and some cunning javascript to keep score
that way (possibly not the best way)...
Or, since there's also a thread on Flash's suitability for courseware, I
could easily hack an actionscript developed by/with my students earlier this
year that does something pretty similar to what you're asking about.
School's just finished for me, so if you're interested, contact me offlist,
and we can work something out...
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