Budget cut concerns playing part in rising use of computer-based testing - Kyle Bove, LSU Reveille

Whether they’re going green or going frugal, many University faculty members are opting to use computer-based tools like Moodle and the Computer Testing Center for classes this semester. David O’Brien, assistant director of computing operations in the Center for Assessment and Evaluation, said he has seen an increase in Testing Center use this semester. “I wouldn’t say [professors] are having to do it, but some of them are choosing to do it,” O’Brien said. “They’re looking for ways to save money, and printing tests is expensive.”