Overview
I successfully delivered a two-day hands-on training on the Development and Delivery System of Online Exams for academic staff at Wollega University Institute of Technology. The training was organized by the INDMET Project in collaboration with the Institute of Technology and supported through the NORHED II Programme funded by the Government of Norway.
The workshop aimed to strengthen instructors’ capacity to design, develop, and manage secure online examinations using the INDMET E-Learning System.
My Role
As the Technical Trainer, Lead Developer, and System Administrator of the INDMET Integrated Website and E-Learning System, I facilitated the technical sessions of the workshop and guided participants through the practical implementation of online teaching and assessment.
During the training, I demonstrated how to:
- Create and organize online courses.
- Develop digital learning content.
- Enroll and manage learners.
- Configure online quizzes and examinations.
- Deliver secure online assessments.
- Monitor learner progress and examination activities.
- Generate course completion certificates.
- Apply best practices for online examination management.
Participants also completed practical exercises by developing and presenting their own online examinations using the platform.
About the INDMET E-Learning System
The INDMET Integrated Website and E-Learning System was designed and developed to support digital learning, online assessment, professional training, and project dissemination at Wollega University. As the system’s lead developer and administrator, I continue to support its implementation, maintenance, and capacity-building activities for instructors and students.
Training Outcomes
The workshop enabled participants to:
- Develop and manage online courses.
- Create secure online examinations.
- Apply digital assessment strategies.
- Improve efficiency in examination management.
- Reduce reliance on paper-based examinations.
- Enhance digital teaching and learning practices.
Impact
This training contributed to Wollega University’s ongoing digital transformation by empowering academic staff to confidently use technology for teaching and assessment. It also promoted the wider adoption of the INDMET E-Learning System across academic programs and supported the university’s vision of expanding online and blended learning.
Reflection
Delivering this training was a rewarding opportunity to share practical experience in digital learning and online assessment. Seeing instructors successfully develop and present their own online examinations demonstrated the growing confidence and capacity of academic staff to embrace technology-enhanced teaching and learning.
Acknowledgement
I sincerely appreciate the INDMET Project, the Institute of Technology, Wollega University, and the workshop organizers for their trust and collaboration in delivering this important capacity-building program. I also thank all participants for their active engagement and commitment to advancing digital education.
Source
This article is based on the official news published by the INDMET Project regarding the successful completion of the Training on Development and Delivery System of Online Exams.
