1. Integrated GradeBook

WebAssign now has an integrated GradeBook. When you set up your classes for the fall, be sure to set up your grades in WebAssign with our easy-to-use GradeBook Wizard. http://www.webassign.net/info/gradebook.html

2. Building Block available for Blackboard version 6.1

If your school uses Blackboard version 6.1, our new Building Block feature will simplify the process of setting up your class roster in WebAssign. Ask your school's Blackboard administrator to download this Building Block so you can use it with your class. It's free! http://www.webassign.net/blackboard

3. Online testing using Securexam Browser

If you want to give tests online, WebAssign now offers a version of Securexam Browser that allows students to access your test and nothing else. The secure browser provides an added level of security and fairness by eliminating the risk of cheating. When used in a testing environment, this option does not permit instant messaging, e-mail, or web surfing, and it helps guarantee that your students are only being evaluated on their own work. http://www.webassign.net/securebrowser

4. New matching and image-map question types

If you write your own questions in WebAssign, be sure to try out the new matching and image-map question types. These two new question types will help expand your ability to produce questions that better assess key learning objectives with your students. http://www.webassign.net/info/manual.html

1. Redesigned student side

WebAssign’s student side has been redesigned to be more visually appealing and to put additional information at students’ fingertips. The number of points received and submissions used for each question is now displayed in a summary table next to each question. This allows students to see at a glance which questions they should be working on.

2. Student text note option available with every question

Students now have a space to add text notes along with each question. Now you can ask your students to show their work explaining how they got their answers and adjust their score appropriately. Or this feature can be used simply for your students' convenience while answering a question.

3. Customizable student homepage

The student homepage layout can now be customized to suit your individual WebAssign usage. You can decide which modules appear, for example, Announcements, Communications, Grades, My Calendar, etc., and you can even allow your students to rearrange modules if they like.

4. Help Desk renamed "Ask Your Teacher"

The Help Desk has been renamed "Ask Your Teacher." You can also edit this name to reflect a more suitable label for your class. For example, you could call it "Tutorial Desk" if your TA answers student questions.

5. More assignment control than ever

• Set the number of submissions individually for each question or question part. For example, you could choose to allow three submissions for a numerical question, but only one submission for a multiple-choice question.
• A submission is considered used for a question part only if the student has entered a new response to that part. For example, if you allow three submissions for an assignment, the student will be allowed three different responses for each question part.
• Assignments can be set up so that questions will be displayed one at a time. Note: In the future, we plan to allow you to set conditions for displaying subsequent questions. We need your input on what conditions you would use. For example, perhaps your students must get a particular question correct before the next question is displayed.

6. Set total points for an assignment and let Webassign distribute them

Weighting of assignments just got easier. You now have the option to set the total number of points for an assignment and click "redistribute" to make each question worth the same amount, summing to your specified total. You can then reweight each answer further, if you like.

7. Simplified assignment scheduling

Scheduling assignments with or without restrictions is now easier than ever. You don't need to schedule an assignment and save it before you can add restrictions such as password protection, IP control, timer.

8. New Class Schedule page and propagate features

The new Class Schedule page lets you see and edit all dates for all of your assignments on a single page. You can also now propagate one assignment to many sections or classes quickly and easily.