PrepU Release Notes

PrepU 2.0

August 2010 release

Our new instructor site will offer improved navigation, a new mastery level assignment type, a new question collection feature, new assignment parameters, and the ability to customize your table of contents.

1. New Features for Students

• This fall, students will see a more colorful user interface, but everything else will remain the same.

2. New Features for Instructors

• Updated Design and Navigation – Our new top and side navigation bars provide easier access.
• New "Chapter Mastery" Assignment – You can set a mastery goal and PrepU will build quizzes adapted for each individual student, allowing them to work at their own pace toward the mastery goal you've set for them.
• New "Question Collection" Feature – This replaces the question cart which allowed you to build only one collection of questions. The new “Question Collection” feature will allow you to create an unlimited number of collections that will persist from semester to semester and can be turned into assignments.
• New Assignment Parameters – You will be able to set the time zone, and assign point values, as well as many other new options. (Available September 9th)
• Customizable Table of Contents – You can adjust the table of contents by turning off chapters or sections. (Available September 9th)
• New "How To" Videos – Both you and your students will benefit from numerous instructional videos to help you become more efficient in utilizing the website. (Available September 9th)

January 2010 release

A new student site will offer users a more intuitive interface, a new mastery level system, and a new dashboard that gives students at-a-glance summaries of how they are doing.

1. New Features for Students

• A new, more intuitive user interface with simple tab navigation.
• (BETA) PrepU's new mastery level system gives students a clear and simple tool to measure progress relative to their classmates and to other students across the nation. We received feedback that the former Mastery Index system was confusing and students equated the Mastery Index with a course grade. The eight new mastery levels were created based on data from tens of thousands of students nationwide. Students' advancement through the levels reflects their grasp of key topics in the PrepU course. For more information on the mastery levels, please visit the Student FAQ page, or the download the Student Guide. The mastery level feature will be launched in its Beta version for the 2010 spring semester. We invite feedback from our users via the "Tell us what you think" link on the student site.
• The new "How Am I Doing?" dashboard gives students:
  • Tools to track their overall performance (across the entire course and by topic or chapter)
  • Visual summaries of how they compare to their classmates
  • Targeted information on strengths and weaknesses
  • At-a-glance assignment stats

2. New Features for Instructors

• (BETA) PrepU's new mastery level system will give you a clearer window into your students overall progress and their progress relative to each other and to students across the nation. OneClick Assessment data will reflect the new mastery level system.
• New ability to import previously created assignments into new courses or sections. Instructors who previously created assignments in PrepU can now apply those same assignments into future sections or terms.
• Ability for instructors to take assignments in student mode and then modify assignments after they’ve completed the quiz. This allows instructors to experience a PrepU assignment as their students would and then make appropriate edits. Note that an assignment cannot be edited after any actual student has completed it.