So those old tests don’t go to waste! TestFiles So those old tests don’t go to waste! Nick Walker
The Problem Some groups of students have unfair access to previous tests and assignments Teachers and students want to even the playing field Test files can be a valuable resource, but few students often have access to them
The Solution: TestFiles Use your browser to navigate documents and download them Documents stored with metadata for easy searching and automatic organization Multiple versions of documents supported for the addition of notes or other answers
System Requirements Automate what can be automated: Make it easy Catalog files on submission Organize into file structure Store simultaneous versions seamlessly Make it easy User can upload on a whim; encourage use Make files easy to find and categorize
Architecture and Design Extremely simple client/server filesharing design: Front end > Server <> Database Develop with Microsoft C# and ASP.NET for ease of implementation given tools available
Risks Very similar to standard file-sharing: must differentiate Development of robust metadata cataloging system: not necessarily complicated, but lack of experience hurts