References

Implementation and testing of digital exam tasks in Statistics 

Project duration: 07/2026 

Client: Prof. Dr. phil. Stefan Uebelacker 

The Service Centre for Digital Assignments supported the implementation of three STACK tasks based on the lecturer's design for a Statistics examination, as well as the technical and functional review of additional examination tasks. The examinations take place in the OTH Amberg-Weiden examination Moodle environment. 

Implementation and testing of digital exam tasks in Finance and Investment Management

Project duration: 06/2026 - 07/2026

Client: Prof. Dr. Julia Kreppmeier

Faculty: WEBIS

A STACK task was implemented for use in Finance and Investment Management based on the lecturer's design. In addition, the STACK tasks of two examinations were technically reviewed and tested for functionality. Technical support was subsequently provided during the post-examination marking process. The examinations took place in the OTH Amberg-Weiden examination Moodle environment.

English translation of the Complex Numbers learning module

Project duration: From 06/2026

Client: Centre of Competence for Foundational Subjects (CCG)

The Complex Numbers learning module offered by the Centre of Competence for Foundational Subjects is to be translated into English and made available bilingually so that international students can also make use of the resource. To achieve this, the included interactive videos, slideshows and digital tasks are being automatically pre-translated using various technical approaches, including the use of offline AI transcription software. The translations will then undergo subject-specific review by the Centre of Competence for Foundational Subjects.

Consultancy and support for the delivery of digital examinations in the International Business degree programme 

Project duration: 06/2026 - 07/2026

Client: M.A. Cornelia Oszlonyai 

Faculty: WEBIS 

The digital examinations in the subjects Business Mathematics, Business Statistics and Principles of Economics were conducted for the first time in the examination Moodle environment. The Service Centre for Digital Assignments supported the setup and delivery of the examinations, which were conducted across nine different sessions. The start of the first session in each case was supported on site, while telephone support was provided for subsequent sessions. In advance, individual statistical functions were recreated and integrated into the tasks as they were not yet available in the new environment. 

Coordination of error resolution in CodeRunner tasks following a learning platform update 

Project duration: 06/2026 - 07/2026 

Client: Prof. Dr. Thomas Nierhoff, Prof. Dr. Dieter Meiller 

Faculty: EMI 

After the installation of certain libraries for enhanced CodeRunner tasks in the field of web development had been proposed in 2025 and enabled in cooperation with the Computing Centre, errors occurred following an update of the learning platform in 2026. The Service Centre collected the lecturers' error reports, investigated the causes and was able to find or coordinate a solution for each issue within one day by immediately analysing the problems professionally and forwarding them to the Computing Centre. As a result, delays to mock examinations were minimised. 

Repair of mock examination tasks in Economics 

Project duration: 06/2026 

Client: Prof. Dr. Horst Rottmann 

Faculty: WEBIS 

Due to a temporary error following a learning platform update, two STACK tasks were converted into gap-fill tasks. In order to maintain consistency with other tasks, a technical workaround was implemented in the affected tasks to allow the entry of decimal points. This ensured that the mock examination could be released as planned. 

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Implementation and review of digital tasks for the admission test in the International Business degree programme 

Project duration: 03/2026 - 04/2026 

Client: Lecturers of the International Business degree programme 

Faculty: WEBIS 

For a digital admission test, the provided task concepts were implemented by the Service Centre as randomised STACK tasks within a matter of weeks. To ensure particularly efficient, robust and systematic implementation of the structurally similar tasks, a Python program with a templating mechanism was developed so that only the differing parts of the tasks needed to be entered. This made it possible to maintain a consistent framework across all tasks. Following creation, the Service Centre supported the testing and review of the tasks and provided an assessment of the test's feasibility within the allocated time. 

Delivery of PC-lab tests in Mathematics and adaptation of researched digital tasks 

Project duration: 03/2026 - 07/2026 

Client: Prof. Dr. Nada Sissouno 

Faculty: EMI 

For the course, STACK tasks selected by the lecturer from the digital Mathematics task pool of the Centre of Competence for Foundational Subjects (CCG) were adapted to the requirements of the course. This included revising task descriptions, notation, input formats, as well as automatic verification procedures and model solutions. To prepare students, a syntax test and a voluntary practice test were set up. In addition, three foundation-level tests in the PC lab were technically prepared and supported during delivery. Technical assistance was also provided during the subsequent post-examination marking process. 

Support for the delivery and adaptation of BYOD tests in Computer Science 

Project duration: 03/2026 - 06/2026 

Client: Prof. Dr. Sandra Rebholz, Prof. Dr. Alexander Prinz 

Faculty: EMI 

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Support for the delivery of a PC-lab test in Mathematics 

Project duration: 03/2026 - 04/2026 

Client: Prof. Dr. Harald Schmid 

Faculty: MBUT 

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Technical integration of the digital Electrical Engineering task pool into a Moodle course 

Project duration: 03/2026 

Client: Prof. Dr. Hubert Rubenbauer 

Faculty: EMI 

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Implementation of CodeRunner tasks for weekly Computer Science exercises 

Project duration: 01/2026 - 04/2026 

Client: Prof. Dr. Peter Raab 

Faculty: EMI 

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Implementation of three digital examinations for the modules Business Mathematics, Business Statistics and Principles of Economics 

Project duration: 02/2025 - 07/2025 

Client: M.A. Cornelia Oszlonyai 

Faculty: WEBIS 

The starting point was approximately 60 paper-based examination tasks in the modules Business Mathematics, Business Statistics and Principles of Economics. The digital implementation of all examination tasks, as well as the setup and delivery of three digital examinations in the summer semester of 2025, was successfully completed. Technical support was subsequently provided during the post-examination marking process. 

Development and integration of a self-study unit for the Laplace transformation into the Control Engineering lecture

Project duration: 01/2025 – 02/2026

Client: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Frenzel, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Armin Wolfram

Faculty: MBUT

This project resulted in a gamified self-study unit with interactive videos and digital tasks, which were integrated into an existing inverted classroom concept at the beginning of the Control Engineering lecture. The Service Centre for Digital Assignments was responsible for the gamification of the self-study unit as well as the implementation of the included STACK tasks and interactive graphs.

Implementation of digital tasks for web development in HTML/CSS/JavaScript 

Project duration: 01/2025 - 05/2025

Client: Prof. Dr. Thomas Nierhoff, Prof. Dr. Dieter Meiller

Faculty: EMI

A coordinated development process for CodeRunner tasks for web development courses was planned. Professors teaching the same content were identified, in this case in the field of web development. Initially, prototype examples for the automated assessment of HTML, CSS and JavaScript were created in order to establish technical and pedagogical approaches for the development of further tasks. The prototypes were used by two professors in different courses for examinations and mock examinations and were subsequently further developed independently. The installation of the required libraries was coordinated by the Service Centre and carried out by the Computing Centre.

Implementation of digital tasks for the fundamentals of C programming

Project duration: 01/2025 - 04/2025

Client: Prof. Dr. Peter Raab

Faculty: EMI

It was agreed that exercise tasks would be implemented based on existing worksheets. Two worksheets were successfully implemented and trialled. The majority of the tasks were created using CodeRunner. Most of the implementation effort was devoted to the design and pedagogical preparation of meaningful test cases.

Implementation of STACK tasks for a digital examination in Finance and Investment Management 

Project duration: 01/2025

Client: Prof. Dr. Julia Kreppmeier

Faculty: WEBIS

Based on a detailed design document provided by the lecturer, two new STACK tasks were implemented. The multi-part tasks are fully randomised and combine various input types. Particular emphasis was placed on clear input instructions, tolerance during automated assessment, and especially comprehensive testing to ensure correctness.

Review of STACK tasks prior to a digital examination in Macroeconomics

Project duration: 01/2025

Client: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Hock

Faculty: WEBIS

Prior to a digital examination, several STACK tasks were reviewed by the Service Centre for Digital Assignments for technical robustness, including the addition and execution of automated question tests covering all randomised variants. 

Digital examination in the IoT Technology module

Project duration: 04/2024 - 01/2025

Client: Prof. Dr. Kris Dalm

Faculty: WIG

In the IoT Technology module, the examination has previously been conducted in a format that requires a very high marking effort. To address this, the Service Centre for Digital Assignments provides support through the following measures:

• Development of CodeRunner tasks in the C programming language
• Support in creating a digital examination

Implementation of exercises and compulsory assignments in the Programming Starter module and support in the use of the Safe Exam Browser

Project duration: 04/2024 - 06/2024

Client: Prof. Dr. Sandra Rebholz, Prof. Dr. Christian Bergler

Faculty: EMI

The bilingual international module “Programming Starter” introduces the fundamental concepts of a programming language using Python as an example. It is taught in a hybrid format and attended by both bachelor's and master's students in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Given this heterogeneous starting point, the Service Centre for Digital Assignments primarily supports the implementation of formative and summative assessments:

• Implementation of approximately 30 exercise tasks and around 10 examination tasks using CodeRunner and provision within online tests running throughout the semester (3 exercise tests and 3 examination tests)
• Development and integration of numerous test cases to provide error-specific feedback and ensure fair assessment
• Support for the use of the Safe Exam Browser in Moodle through the creation of appropriate configuration files for both online and on-campus participants, as well as the preparation of corresponding guidance for lecturers and students

Automatic assessment of laboratory exercises in the Electrical Engineering and Cyber-Physical Systems module

Project duration: 02/2024 - 07/2024

Client: Prof. Dr. Michael Wiehl

Faculty: EMI

In the Electrical Engineering and Cyber-Physical Systems module, the digital laboratory notebook from the Cyber-Physical Systems 1 module was used as the starting point.
Fundamental adaptations were made and student feedback was also incorporated.

The Service Centre for Digital Assignments was responsible for implementing the following elements:

• Creation of additional CodeRunner tasks
• Enhancement of the existing CodeRunner tasks through further randomisation and additional test cases in order to make assessment even fairer and further reduce the effort required for post-examination marking
• Extension of the library used to integrate the sensor language into CodeRunner

Restructuring of the semester-long online tests for the Business Information Systems Electrical Engineering module

Project duration: 02/2024 - 05/2024

Client: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred Beham

Faculty: WIG

The initial 21 semester-long tests were to be reduced in both number and scope. The Service Centre for Digital Assignments developed a proposal consisting of 11 tests, each with a reduced number of tasks. The designated tasks were assigned to the tests, allocated marks and reviewed for robustness. New STACK functionalities were used to implement small improvements to usability.

Further revision of the aptitude test for the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications (MAI) master's programme

Project duration: 01/2024 - 06/2024

Client: Prof. Dr. Michael Wiehl

Faculty: EMI

Following the positive experiences with the admission process for the winter semester 2023/2024 and the summer semester 2024 for the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications master's programme, the aptitude test was continued in the following semester. Experiences gained from previous semesters were incorporated into the revised version.

The Service Centre for Digital Assignments was responsible for implementing the following elements:

• Revision of the preliminary test based on responses from the previous semester
• Modification and extension of the aptitude test randomisation
• Technical support during the test sessions

Integration of a Linear Algebra learning module into the Mathematics for Engineers II course

Project duration: 01/2024 - 06/2024

Client: Prof. Dr. Harald Schmid

Faculty: MBUT

The Linear Algebra learning module teaches the fundamentals of matrices, systems of equations and determinants using a variety of components, including instructional videos, animations, textual content, H5P presentations, interactive graphs and tasks. Based on an existing concept and taking into account continuous subject-specific feedback, the Service Centre for Digital Assignments implemented the following elements:

• 1 syntax test containing 5 STACK tasks on the input of mathematical expressions
• 50 STACK tasks covering the content of the individual chapters
• 3 randomised examination tasks
• A wide range of interactive applets embedded in tasks, texts, slides and on the course interface

Automatic assessment of laboratory exercises in the Cyber-Physical Systems 1 module

Project duration: 08/2023 - 01/2024

Client: Prof. Dr. Michael Wiehl

Faculty: EMI

A digital laboratory notebook already existed for the Cyber-Physical Systems 1 module, providing laboratory exercises for robot programming. However, it contained many free-text tasks, resulting in a significant marking workload.

The Service Centre for Digital Assignments was responsible for implementing the following elements:

• Reduction of maintenance and marking effort through the use of CodeRunner tasks for all programming exercises
• Development of a library for integrating the sensor language into CodeRunner

Revision of the aptitude test for the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications (MAI) master's programme

Project duration: 08/2023 - 12/2023

Client: Prof. Dr. Michael Wiehl

Faculty: EMI

Following the positive experiences with the admission process for the winter semester 2023/2024 for the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications (MAI) master's programme, the aptitude test was continued in the following semester. A particular focus was placed on incorporating lessons learned from the previous semester in order to prepare applicants even more effectively.

The Service Centre for Digital Assignments was responsible for implementing the following elements:

• Revision of the preliminary test based on responses from the previous semester, including the partial redevelopment of tasks
• Modification and extension of the aptitude test randomisation
• Technical support during the test sessions

Implementation of digital examination tasks in the field of Business Administration

Project duration: 06/2023 – 07/2023

Client: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Hock

Faculty: WEBIS

Based on task concepts provided by the lecturer, seven STACK tasks with a large number of sub-tasks were developed. Some of the task concepts included tabular data for different randomised variants of the tasks. These were first reformatted by the Service Centre using a custom script and subsequently integrated into the STACK tasks.

Further development of the voltage waveform drawing tool and integration into additional tasks

Project duration: 04/2023 – 07/2023

Client: Prof. Dr. Heiko Zatocil

Faculty: EMI

The Service Centre for Digital Assignments first simplified the maintainability, configuration and usability of the drawing tool. Subsequently, two additional practice tasks were developed using the tool and integrated into both the Power Electronics module and the Control of Electrical Drives module.

Development of an aptitude test for the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications (MAI) master's programme

Project duration: 03/2023 - 07/2023

Client: Prof. Dr. Michael Wiehl

Faculty: EMI

In anticipation of a consistently high number of international applicants (>200 per semester) with a wide range of academic backgrounds, a digital competency test in Mathematics and Computer Science was introduced as part of the admission process for the new international master's programme Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications (MAI).

The Service Centre for Digital Assignments provided support as follows:

• Implementation of a preliminary test containing syntax and practice tasks based on a predefined concept:
  • 12 Mathematics tasks using STACK
  • 7 Computer Science tasks using CodeRunner
• Implementation of the competency test based on a predefined concept:
  • 15 randomised Mathematics tasks using STACK
  • 11 randomised Computer Science tasks using CodeRunner
• Population of the Moodle course with explanations, FAQs and a wiki
• Technical support during the test sessions

Implementation of lecture-related practice tasks for Electrical Engineering

Project duration: 01/2023 – 11/2023

Client: Prof. Dr. Peter Wiebe

Faculty: WIG

For an Electrical Engineering lecture within the Medical Engineering degree programme, 25 digital tasks were created based on written problem sets and enhanced with randomisation, interactive graphs and automatic feedback. During the semester, these were made available to students through four voluntary practice tests, allowing them to practise specific lecture content at their own pace using different numerical examples. An additional test on significant figures served as a preparatory assessment.