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This feature was formerly known as
“Flight Path”

Building a Dynamic Feedback

(formerly known as “Flight Path”)

Customized Feedback for Automatically Scored Testing
Use this option to Provide Custom Feedback, when you are NOT linking to another OWL Assignment. Use these instructions for OWL Assignment Linking.

Watch this video to learn how to build OWL Dynamic Feedback and attach it to your OWL Test. With this feature you can create unique messages at the end of your OWL online exam based on the test taker’s performance level. This feature is for use with OWL automatically-scored online questions like: cloze, drop down lists, jumble, multiple choice, and short answer. [Transcript]

owl dynamic feedback builder screens

  1. Select Dynamic Feedback from the Building menu

  2. Use the Create button

  3. Fill in the descriptor fields including:

    • Name (required) This will appear in the OWL builder dropdown.

    • Description (optional)

    • Sync ID (required) This will be automatically provided, but can be overridden to any unique value by the user.

    • Keywords (optional)

  4. Score Type: Percentage or Points. Choose if the score you are listing in your dynamic feedback rows is based on a percentage of total points or the number of test points the student earned.

    Complete Each Feedback Row

  5. Score - This is the minimum score to receive this corresponding feedback.

  6. Show Close Button

    • Yes - allows the Test Taker to exit the test.

    • No - will not display the close button. This is useful is when directing the test taker to use a link.

  7. Text -Enter what the test taker will see at the end of the test. Use the text editing controls to include formatting and links.

    To further customize what the individual sees at the end of their test use Dynamic Feedback Variables (see below).

  8. Click + Add New Option to add the Row to your Dynamic Feedback. The new row will appear above the previous.

    Continue Adding Dynamic Feedback rows for every threshold score using the + Add New Option button

  9. Save and Close the Dynamic Feedback Editor

To include an image in your Dynamic Feedback, it must be available on the internet (i.e., in cloud storage that is not behind a security wall requiring a password).

The OWL Assignment MUST be set to "Show Instant Test Results"

Dynamic Feedback Enhancements

Make your Messaging Elegant and Effective with Emails, Images, Hyperlinks and Variables.

1 of 4 OWL Dynamic Feedback - Inserting Hyperlinks [Transcript]

3 of 4 OWL Dynamic Feedback - Adding Images [Transcript]

2 or 4 OWL Dynamic Feedback - Using System Variables [Transcript]

4 of 4 OWL Dynamic Feedback - Embedding in Emails [Transcript]

Dynamic Feedback Variables

Customize your Auto-scored Test Feedback using OWL System Variables.

OWL System Variables

To add OWL system variables (or merge fields) into your feedback template, simply type the variable as it appears below, including the [ ].

[EXAMINEE_NAME] - The test taker's full name (e.g. John Smith)

[EXAMINEE_FIRSTNAME] - The test taker's first name (e.g. John)

[EXAMINEE_LASTNAME] - The test taker's last name (e.g. Smith)

[EXAMINEE_USERNAME] - The student's login user name in OWL. (e.g. jsmith@email.com)

[EXAMINEE_TRACKING] - Unique ID for the student generated by OWL.

[EXAMINEE_SYNCID] - External unique ID.

[ASSIGNMENT_MAXSCORE:F2] - The maximum points that were possible for the test.

[ASSIGNMENT_LEVEL] - Adaptive level of the activity.

[ASSIGNMENT_SCORE:F2] - The points earned on the test.

[ASSIGNMENT_PERCENTAGE:P2] - Examinee Score/Maximum Score.

[OWL_URL] - The URL to the OWL website. Placing this variable in your e-mail will allow the student to follow the hyperlink to launch the OWL login screen.

Auto-scored Variables

[ASSIGNMENT_MAXSCORE:F2] - The maximum points that were possible for the test

[ASSIGNMENT_LEVEL] - Adaptive level of the activity

[ASSIGNMENT_SCORE:F2] - The points earned on the test

[ASSIGNMENT_PERCENTAGE:P2] - Examinee Score/Maximum Score

Using Hyperlinks

<a href= "https://webaddress@ domain.com"> visit this website</a>

To add a link to an external website in your template type the HTML code listed here. The specific address can be found opening the desired website in a separate browser window.

<a href="mailto:YourEmail@ YourSite.com">send me an e-mail message</a>

To add a link that allows students to send an e-mail message to a specific address, you can use the HTML code shown here.

Linking Assignments Using Flight Path

THIS FEATURE HAS BEEN DEPRECATED.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE AN OWL ASSIGNMENT LINK.