Is it necessary and possible to enforce homework assignment and quiz deadlines in an online course?
Yes, it is necessary to enforce the deadlines. Speaking from experience, it is simply too confusing to have files submitted by students a times convenient to them throughout the semester. By having all students submit by deadlines throughout the semester, it is then possible to automatically grade the homework assignment or quiz and to release scores. Yes, it is possible to enforce the deadlines. The deadline for each homework assignment (quiz) is given at the top of the page of the homework; it is also listed on the web page. Homework assignments (quizzes) are available for a one week period; the hyperlink to these assignments are “lit up”. Before and after this period, the hyperlink is inactive. This assures that students are working on the correct homework assignment and that homework assignments are handed in on time. 17. Is the class homework assignment (quiz) any different than the online homework assignment (quiz)? No. However, because the homework assignment (quiz) is online, i
