Mixed methods reveal benefits of online assessments for students and lecturers in higher education, suggesting flexibility and convenience during the pandemic.
Key Points
Online assessments improved self-growth opportunities for both students and lecturers, showing significant benefits in learning and adaptability.
Survey results indicated that 85 lecturers and 312 students valued online assessments for their flexibility and convenience, especially during the pandemic.
The study utilized mixed methods, including qualitative interviews with 30 lecturers and students and a quantitative survey from 397 respondents across 10 HEIs.
The findings suggest a need for ongoing professional development in technology-driven pedagogy to enhance the competence of educators in online assessments.