Electronic assessment in higher education

The Effect of Computer Technology on Learning in a Multilinguistic Language Class

“…Increasing numbers of higher education institutions are making use of electronic assessments as a result of both the growing number of student enrolment and the lack of personnel (Brink & Lautenbach, 2011). Benson et al (2008) highlight the fact that e-assessment is based on the same principles and strategies for assessment as traditional assessment with the same principles of flexibility, validity and fairness also applying in e-assessment.…”

“…It is important that learners are introduced to e-tests at school, as more and more institutions of higher learning are using electronic assessments, or e-assessments, because of the growing student enrolment (Brink & Lautenbach, 2011). One of the teachers wrote:…”

“…However, adequate training for both teachers and learners is needed and it is advisable that teachers should know about the systems in terms of secure access and how to deal with challenges as they arise (Brink & Lautenbach, 2011).…”

“…Brink & Lautenbach (2011) advise that teachers should become informed about such e-assessment systems in order to help learners with any problems that they may encounter in this regard. I used Turnitin to address the different levels of Afrikaans FAL proficiency in my class.…”

“…Many higher education institutions and some schools are making use of electronic assessments (Brink & Lautenbach, 2011). Brink & Lautenbach (2011) advise that teachers should become informed about such e-assessment systems in order to help learners with any problems that they may encounter in this regard.…”