Are Online Exams Better For Students' Mental Health?
It's no mystery that there is rising worry about student mental health. Numerous societal, academic, and financial disparities and obstacles to mental health have been exacerbated by Covid in the higher education industry in the UK and elsewhere. The outcome has been more students requiring mental health assistance than before the pandemic compared to other groups. While the adaptability of online assessment and the potential for a home setting can undoubtedly reduce stress, improving student success and well-being through assessment design necessitates striking a balance between practical, pedagogical, and policy considerations. To make online tests as effective as possible from the viewpoint of the learner following three potential conflicting factors should be addressed: Make standards clear. When given a 24- or 48-hour window to complete online exams, many students still determine how long to allot. They frequently lack clarity regarding the amount and type of preparation they ...