The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on on-line examination: challenges and opportunities

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Global Journal of Engineering Education

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Abstract

The latest Covid-19 pandemic changed the workflow of different sectors, mainly education. Academic institutions and external examination providers responded differently to the lockdown enforced by the pandemic. The widespread pandemic meant that schools and universities could not operate as they used to. Educators and learners were forced to teach and learn from their homes. In addition to the logistical complexity of such a solution, the examination is another challenge. Examinations were usually held in a monitored environment, with results generally deciding students’ qualifications for university admission. Various institutions dealt differently with on-line examinations and faced challenges on all levels. Some institutions came up with opportunities for others to learn from their experiences. However, considering the recency of the Covid-19 pandemic, only limited published academic literature reviewed the impact of the pandemic on on-line assessment. In this article, the authors review and summarise research examining the impact of the pandemic on on-line examination globally, as well as highlight challenges and opportunities for policymakers, educators, researchers and higher education decision-makers regarding on-line examinations in this new environment.

Volume

24

Issue

2

First Page

105

Last Page

120

Disciplines

Computer Sciences | Education

Keywords

E-assessment, on-line examination, academic misconduct, academic dishonesty, e-proctoring

Indexed in Scopus

no

Open Access

yes

Open Access Type

Bronze: This publication is openly available on the publisher’s website but without an open license

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