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Mobius is a content delivery platform and an automated assessment tool built by DigitalEd Inc. Math has partnered with them to build Mobius and it is used in many of our courses, both grad and undergrad. Its primary advantage is the ability to create algorithmic questions which can give immediate feedback, leading to an almost unlimited number of questions. Mobius also permits more question types and advanced mathematical notation, unlike simple multiple choice only options.
Mobius is a content delivery platform which contains an automated assessment tool built by DigitalEd Inc. The Faculty of Math has partnered with them to build Mobius and it is used in many of our courses, both at the graduate and undergraduate level. Its primary advantage is the ability to create algorithmic questions which can provide immediate feedback, leading to an almost unlimited number of questions.  


Mobius assessments can be liked to the LEARN grade book, or assessments can be set to practice only with no grades recorded.
Mobius supports many different question types (sketching, matching, numeric, m/c, and more) and advanced mathematical notations. Mobius assessments can be linked to the LEARN grade book or can be set to practice only with no grades recorded. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the [https://uwaterloo.ca/educational-technology-hub/catalogs/centrally-supported-tools/mobius EdTech hub] for more information and resources.


See the ITMS [https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/MOBIUS/overview Mobius knowledgebase] for much more information. Math also has an advanced training course of sorts for those who wish to become power users. Contact Peter Wood for more information.
The Faculty of Math has an advanced training “course” for those who wish to become power users. Contact [mailto:peter.wood@uwaterloo.ca Peter Wood] for more information.




'''Possible Alternatives:''' LEARN (for MC quizzes only)


'''Instructor Contact:''' Peter Wood
'''Centrally Supported:''' Yes


'''Help email:''' mobiushelp@uwaterloo.ca
'''Possible Alternatives:''' LEARN quizzes – handles multiple choice questions fine, but arithmetic question functionality is very limited.
 
'''Instructor Contact:''' Your [https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/profile-type/faculty-liaisons CTE Liaison] for pedagogical support.
 
'''University Support:''' [https://uwaterloo.ca/mobius-help/help Mobius help form]
 
'''Vendor Support:''' [https://www.maplesoft.com/support/help/Mobius/MobiusInstructor/ Mobius Courseware Instructor Help website]

Revision as of 09:56, 24 September 2024

Mobius is a content delivery platform which contains an automated assessment tool built by DigitalEd Inc. The Faculty of Math has partnered with them to build Mobius and it is used in many of our courses, both at the graduate and undergraduate level. Its primary advantage is the ability to create algorithmic questions which can provide immediate feedback, leading to an almost unlimited number of questions.

Mobius supports many different question types (sketching, matching, numeric, m/c, and more) and advanced mathematical notations. Mobius assessments can be linked to the LEARN grade book or can be set to practice only with no grades recorded. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the EdTech hub for more information and resources.

The Faculty of Math has an advanced training “course” for those who wish to become power users. Contact Peter Wood for more information.


Centrally Supported: Yes

Possible Alternatives: LEARN quizzes – handles multiple choice questions fine, but arithmetic question functionality is very limited.

Instructor Contact: Your CTE Liaison for pedagogical support.

University Support: Mobius help form

Vendor Support: Mobius Courseware Instructor Help website