Online Testing ‐ Is Evaluation System Witnessing a Paradigm Shift?

Abstract

The Corona virus pandemic swept the globe, bringing widespread fear and uncertainty. Academicians were busy conducting and evaluating students on various online platforms while the global attention was on finding a cure and stopping transmission. A paradigm shift occurred in the evaluation system. To assess students, the test method included digital technology. Various online assessing approaches used during the Covid -19 pandemic are presented in this research. The study’s goal is to determine the benefits and drawbacks of conducting online exams, as well as if tech-enabled testing platforms are the way of the future.