Assessing students' knowledge has always been one of the primary concerns of anyone involved in some kind of teaching activity. When it comes to eLearning, addressing the assessment issue is both a pedagogical and a technical challenge.

On the pedagogical side, one of the factors that characterize the eLearning experience is the fact that the learners sit alone in front of their computer with no one around to assist them. As teachers, we have to leave lighthouses along the learner's path in order to make sure that the lonely learner does not get lost and confused. Constant assessment might help in keeping the students on track. By giving them many opportunities to test and validate their new knowledge, the students can immediately identify the areas of the course that deserve more attention and can build new knowledge on solid grounds.

On the technical side, Captivate contains a powerful quizzing engine that lets you insert different kinds of Question Slides...