Can students use computers for formal examinations

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Can students use computers for formal
examinations?

• Dr. Andrew E. Fluck

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Starting Points

• Match delivery with assessment
• Bachelor of Education
• 40 of assessment identity-verified
• includes 5 online authentication
• University reputation reliability
• Biometrics?

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Biometric Mouse

• Thin skins
• Nordic
• Asian
• My left thumb
• Other solutions

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A more controlled situation
Online, anytime, anywhere, assessment
Classic exams
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Example

• Test run for VCE English online
• Erica Cervini in The Age, June 6, 2004
• Anecdotal reports

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Possible Principles

• Portability
• Equity
• Familiarity
• Technical capacity
• Archivability
• Inviolate

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Implementation

• Operating System pressed into CD-ROM
• Computer boots from CD
• Different versions are possible, such as
• No communication facilities allowed
• Intranet-VISTA access only
• Full Internet access OK
• Word processor only (no spell check)

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Advantages

• Inclusive
• Clarity (easier to read/write)
• Reduces diversity of technological provision
• Closer to the world of work/learning
• Possibility of streamlining administration

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Contenders

• DOS
• Lindows
• Linux
• Knoppix

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Knoppix

• Open source
• Customisable
• Freely distributable (GNU General Public Licence)
• Does not impinge on existing files
• Obtain from http//mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/knoppi
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• Requires
• Intel-compatible CPU i486 with 82-128 Mb RAM
• a bootable or floppy drive CD-ROM/DVD drive
• standard SVGA graphics
• a Mouse

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Demonstration
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Discussion

• What should a trial validate?
• How can suitable examinations be identified?
• Logistics
• Marking
• Training supervisors, students, lecturers
• Scaling

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Thanks!