In plain English
It means putting the response into the system by typing the words themselves. The response is submitted as directly entered text.
In context
Here, "text entry" identifies the option to submit a response by typing it directly into the platform as text.
- Situation
- Submitting assignments, reading rubrics, grades, feedback, and resubmission rules
- What it communicates
- identifies the option to submit by typing into the platform
Meaning limits
The term itself does not indicate the content, length, or formatting of the response.
Examples
“The questionnaire required text entry for the final response rather than a choice from the list.”
“For your explanation, select text entry, then type the response in the space provided.”