ERIC Number: EJ1223360
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jul
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0007-1013
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Examining the Use of E-Assessment in Higher Education: Teachers and Students' Viewpoints
Rolim, Catarina; Isaias, Pedro
British Journal of Educational Technology, v50 n4 p1785-1800 Jul 2019
The combination of teaching and information technologies is at the origin of a more embracing, flexible and accessible approach to learning. Assessment is considered an integral part of the learning process, but it has always been considered challenging for teachers. Through the adoption of information technologies, it is possible to create new opportunities to improve assessment. Despite its numerous advantages, e-assessment remains a topic of much discussion for many, due to doubts that arise about its efficiency and effectiveness. In order to understand this issue, this study aims to explore e-assessment in higher education, from the viewpoint of teachers and students. Four online surveys were distributed among teachers and students in Portugal and other countries. While the results show that Portugal is slightly behind in terms of adoption, there is a strong awareness of the importance of e-assessment. Internationally, e-assessment has higher adoption rates, and both teachers and students believe that this method of assessment is advantageous.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Online Surveys, Computer Assisted Testing, Higher Education, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Information Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Portugal
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