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Assessing students in technology-mediated education is a challenge faced by many institutions, related to the search for a method that validates the teaching-learning process. What is the scenario facing educational institutions today?
With the growing trend towards virtual teaching at all levels of education, driven both by the pandemic and increasing digitalisation, online assessments have become a new normal.
The virtual modality brought new opportunities, but also new challenges. One of the most important relates to how to ensure that assessments are fair, reliable and representative of students' real learning.
Best practices for taking online exams
1. Design authentic assessments
Prioritise questions that measure understanding, analysis and application of knowledge over memorisation. Authentic assessments are harder to answer with external help and generate more lasting learning.
2. Clearly communicate the rules
Before each exam, students must know precisely what is expected of them, which tools they can use and what the consequences of non-compliance are.
3. Implement identity validation
Verifying that the person taking the exam is actually the enrolled student is a fundamental step in guaranteeing the integrity of the process.
4. Use reliable platforms
Choose tools that guarantee stability, accessibility and security during the exam. The student's technical experience directly impacts their performance.
5. Supervise with proctoring
Incorporate remote supervision solutions that allow monitoring the student's behaviour during the assessment, detecting irregularities and generating reliable evidence.
6. Offer technical support
Having assistance available during exams reduces student stress and allows unforeseen issues to be resolved without affecting the assessment.
7. Analyse the results
Use the data generated during assessments to identify patterns, improve instruments and make better pedagogical decisions.
At Klarway we support institutions in implementing more effective, secure and reliable online assessments, combining advanced technology with an accessible user experience for students and teachers.
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