When COVID forced exams online, reports of cheating were rife and proctoring software was problematic. But in-person exams are also flawed, so now’s the time to rethink how assessment works.
Kenya’s universities face huge challenges going digital.
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Recent allegations of cheating by university students in online exams suggest the students are adapting faster than the education system itself – and that should change.
Teachers and students have been left uncertain of what to expect.
Testing and exam proctoring methods that invade privacy and erode trust undermine the very integrity that institutions demand students uphold.
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The Australian National University is turning to digital proctoring to replace the role of a walking invigilator. But who watches the proctor, what are the risks, and what data will be collected?
A focus on more realistic performance outcomes can help students cope when things do not go to plan.
Think of the ranking system like a queue. The closer you are to the front of the queue, the more likely you are to get a university spot.
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There’s no substitute for study, but if you want to help yourself do better in exams, you should get enough sleep, exercise and try to enjoy the process.