A Review of Literature to Understand Student’s Perceptions Regarding Online Assessments

Topuz, Arif Cem; Kinshuk, Kinshuk

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-7579-2_4

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“…Post‐pandemic studies on transitioning from in‐person to online exams align with Topuz and Kinshuk's (2021) identified areas. Online exams have been associated with stress and anxiety among students.…”

Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 67%

“…Post-pandemic studies on transitioning from in-person to online exams align with Topuz and Kinshuk's (2021) identified areas.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 59%

“…Moreover, as with previous research (Bayar & Alimcan, 2021), participants still prefer online to in-person exams because of the comfort of their own space. 'Less positive' students also explain that dealing with technology issues during the exam can contribute to their stress (as identified in Topuz & Kinshuk, 2021), but it is mainly linked to timed exams. This repeats findings from previous research (Novick et al, 2022) that highlight how the design and type of the online exam can play an essential role in students' anxiety.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Pre-pandemic, Topuz and Kinshuk (2021) systematically reviewed 61 papers from 2002 to 2019 to understand students' views on remote assessment. They found that positive orientations included that online exams do not increase anxiety and that students want to use this assessment format in the future-the most prominent negative attitude concerned technical issues during the exam.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Despite the challenges and dissatisfaction with online exams, students' preference across studies was towards online over in‐person exams (Topuz & Kinshuk, 2021). Although students' experiences and views show that they appreciate online exams, it is not understood what factors determine this disposition—addressing this gap is the second objective of this study (O2).…”

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Online exams in higher education: Exploring distance learning students' acceptance and satisfaction

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Rossade

et al. 2023

Computer Assisted Learning

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BackgroundResearch into online exams in higher education has grown significantly, especially as they became common practice during the COVID‐19 pandemic. However, previous studies focused on understanding individual factors that relate to students' dispositions towards online exams in ‘traditional’ universities. Moreover, there is little knowledge on university distance learning students' experience of transitioning from in‐person to online exams.ObjectivesThis study investigates the acceptance and satisfaction of university distance learning students in their transitioning from in‐person to online exams, through multiple factors.MethodsWe employed a mixed‐methods study to understand the relationship between assessment and online exam factors (e.g., revision and online exam satisfaction, assessment competencies, invigilation acceptance, exam anxiety and workspace satisfaction). Cluster analysis and interview data contributed to our understanding of students who are ‘strongly positive’ and ‘less positive’ towards online exams.Results and ConclusionsOur findings highlight the overall importance of increasing student confidence by building their assessment competencies throughout their studies and familiarising them early with the technologies and formats to be used in the actual exam. We also shed light on particular student characteristics that relate to reduced online exam acceptance, such as students with disabilities, caring responsibilities and mental health issues, or students who lack access to the necessary technology.ImplicationsThe findings and recommendations of this research contribute to the wider agenda of designing fair and trustworthy online assessment, including exams, for the future.

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Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 67%

“…Post-pandemic studies on transitioning from in-person to online exams align with Topuz and Kinshuk's (2021) identified areas.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 59%