Digital proctoring in higher education: a systematic literature review

International Journal of Educational Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(1), P. 265 - 285

Published: Aug. 16, 2023

Purpose To improve the academic integrity of online examinations, digital proctoring systems have recently been implemented in higher education institutions (HEIs). The paper aims to understand how has practised (HE) and proposes future research directions for studying HE. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was conducted. PRISMA procedure adapted search. topics were identified by topic modelling techniques from 154 relevant publications seven databases. Findings Seven widely discussed identified, including solutions detecting cheating student authentication, challenges/issues uptakes students' performance different environments. Research limitations/implications This provides insights academics, policymakers, practitioners students implementation academia, its adoption HEIs, impacts on educators' rapid increase use exams with particular emphasis digitalising examinations Originality/value systematically critically described state-of-the-art HE useful implications proctoring, can be enhanced, along

Language: Английский

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Mindset Matters More than You Think: Investigating Psychological Reasons Behind Online Exam Cheating Behaviors among EFL Learners in Higher Education

Journal of Academic Ethics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Impact of evaluation method shifts on student performance: an analysis of irregular improvement in passing percentages during COVID-19 at an Ecuadorian institution

International Journal for Educational Integrity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Language: Английский

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“It is Not Only About US!”: Investigating EFL Learners’ Perspectives Towards Reasons of Online Exam Cheating

Journal of Academic Ethics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 561 - 576

Published: Feb. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Continuance intention of digital education in traditional Indonesian higher education: Policy implication forward

Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(5), P. 3596 - 3596

Published: April 26, 2024

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated a paradigm shift in education, marked by an increasing reliance on technology and virtual platforms. This study delves into post-pandemic landscape Islamic higher education at State Institute Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, focusing students’ readiness, attitudes, interests toward sustained engagement with e-learning. A cohort 300 students across all semesters Education partook investigation. Utilising Structural Equation Modelling, gauged preparedness, perceptions, inclinations online learning. Results indicate general readiness among for learning, pivotal role attributed to technological devices internet connectivity. Positive attitudes learning were prevalent, flexibility accessibility emerging as significant advantages. Moreover, showed keen interest valuing its advancements, affordability, intellectually challenging nature. These findings highlight digital transformation traditional teaching methods students, who are typically known their emphasis direct interaction Their receptivity innovative modalities adaptability era’s difficulties need educational institutions leverage this enthusiasm. Comprehensive platforms, robust support, conducive environment advocated empower navigating perpetuating pursuit knowledge enlightenment.

Language: Английский

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Trustworthy remote assessments: A typology of pedagogical and technological strategies

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 38(6), P. 1507 - 1520

Published: Nov. 20, 2022

Abstract Background Online learning has grown significantly during the past two decades, and COVID‐19 pandemic expedited this process. However, previous research shown how academic dishonesty is more prevalent under these modalities. Therefore, there challenge of performing trustworthy remote assessments, in order to obtain valid reliable measures students' knowledge. Objectives The question that drove was: what actions have been proposed contemporary improve assessment trustworthiness from a technological pedagogical perspective? Methods We analysed papers accepted for special issue titled ‘Trustworthy Assessment Academic Integrity Remote Learning’ following deductive qualitative category coding methodology find main approaches. Results conclusions identified eight approaches assessment: four exams high‐stake tests, one exclusively performance‐based three any type assessment. Our findings shift attention assessment, integrating recent issue. Implications deepen current understanding inviting practitioners researchers explore different types methods moments related assessing learning.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Online Exams on the Quality of Distance Learners' Exam and Exam Revision Experience: Perspectives from The Open University UK

Online Learning, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(2)

Published: June 1, 2023

This paper reports findings from a research study at The Open University, UK into the quality of distance learners’ online exam experience and differences in between (pandemic) in-person (pre-pandemic) modes examination. Our responds to ongoing need for greater insight is uniquely positioned two ways. First, we made use robust reference dataset collected before COVID-19 pandemic compared this with second survey administered year after started; second, asked students about their preparing revising as well itself. Exam revision represents an important transitional period learners. results show that, overall, shift remote exams did not impact or taking We found no significant change across six eight measures, including learning benefits while revising, enjoyment, support. However, reported feeling less anxious when exams. itself was largely unaffected by move No were seven nine measures experience. satisfaction environment significantly higher that learners felt harder than they expected. Age gender are also explored.

Language: Английский

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Remote online open book examinations: through the lenses of faculty and students in health professions programmes

BMC Medical Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: June 2, 2023

Abstract Background Open book examinations have been used to assess students’ higher order cognitive skills. These can be conducted online remotely with the advancement of technology. However, there are concerns regarding its validity and reliability particularly if not proctored. The objective this study was explore perceptions faculty students in health professions programmes about remote open (ROOBE). Methods Semi-structured interviews were among 22 staff who involved ROOBE programmes. All audio recorded, transcribed verbatim analysed using a thematic analysis approach. 249 medical obtained an questionnaire after they completed ROOBE. Results agreed that could promote skills reduce stress. concerned academic integrity during non-invigilated which affect recognition by accreditation professional bodies. shift from traditional practice closed-book required change management support guidelines training. Majority claimed challenging as assessed their ability apply knowledge real world problems. Nevertheless, preferred due less anxiety memorisation, more emphasis on problem solving shortcomings insufficient time for information searching uncertainty preparedness future focused memorisation factual examination preparation. Cheating peers internet instability highlighted some students. Conclusions Faculty expressed favourable views promoting Adequate technological essential While need address issues related integrity, included authentic assessment within systems assessment.

Language: Английский

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Post-Pandemic Learning Technology Developments in UK Higher Education: What Does the UCISA Evidence Tell Us?

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(17), P. 12831 - 12831

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

This paper explores the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on learning technology developments within UK higher education, informed by perspectives institutional Heads E-Learning. Using a mixed-methods research design, drawing Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association (UCISA) technology-enhanced (TEL) survey data (2018–2022) panel discussions with E-Learning, discusses key changes arising from likely long-term they will have adoption usage education. The UCISA highlight an increased level investment in TEL services period 2020 to 2022, education institutions supporting extended core set centrally managed tools. Interview indicate that advances provision staff support are being used help deliver more flexible inclusive designs. However, carrying forward innovative practices emergency remote-teaching phase is far certain, contingent instructional competencies (capability) capacity teaching these developments. We conclude need commit offering incentives ongoing professional development their sustained innovation course delivery methods.

Language: Английский

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An exploration of instructors' perceptions about online proctoring and its value in ensuring academic integrity

British Journal of Educational Technology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 54(6), P. 1693 - 1714

Published: Sept. 4, 2023

Abstract As universities moved to remotely taught courses during the COVID‐19 pandemic, importance of maintaining academic integrity in online environments intensified. In response, this study explores instructors' perceptions about role proctoring as a tool for their with intent enhancing understanding proctoring's usefulness ensuring and factors that may be swaying adoption decisions. An survey was completed by 158 instructors at variety higher education institutions 118 responding an open‐ended question allowed respondents share any additional thoughts or experiences using proctoring. A thematic review qualitative comments illustrates multifaceted impact on students. Results identified perceived benefits challenges them, students learning process. addition, voiced numerous legal, ethical social concerns use proctoring, including related students' privacy. Despite these concerns, some strong cases while others provided alternative strategies courses. consider integrity, holistic approach balances instructional design best practices, student‐friendly policies tools is recommended serve complex needs instructors, institutions. Practitioner notes What already known topic Prior research findings are mixed whether valuable Studies investigating grade performance proctored versus unproctored exam settings have conflicting results; however, studies found completing formative exams perform better summative than non‐proctored exams. paper adds Qualitative data were collected provide overview Analysis suggests beneficial overall At same time, its also concerning other Among issues raised student privacy, increases test anxiety discriminatory practices. Implications practice and/or policy Institutions must proactive aligns institutional values changing legal landscape. Institutional should strive find balance between promoting positive experience instructors. Since there include flexibility whenever possible.

Language: Английский

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