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  • Pharmacy Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Student Assessment

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  • West Coast University School of Pharmacy adopted ExamSoft for testing in Fall 2017, replacing Scantron-based exams.
  • The implementation affected three courses per didactic year.
  • Student perception of the new testing software was a key concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate student perceptions of ExamSoft, a computer-based testing platform.
  • To test the hypothesis that students' inherent bias towards technology influences their views on ExamSoft.
  • To understand the relationship between technology comfort levels and software acceptance.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to all students to gather data on technology comfort and perceptions of ExamSoft.
  • Survey responses were analyzed and stratified based on respondents' preferences for technology in exams.
  • Respondents were categorized into three groups: tech-embracers, tech-skeptics, and neutral.

Main Results:

  • Tech-skeptics exhibited more negative perceptions of ExamSoft and its impact on grades compared to tech-embracers and neutral respondents.
  • A clear correlation was observed between a student's comfort with technology and their overall view of the testing software.
  • The study identified differing viewpoints based on technological inclination.

Conclusions:

  • Students' inherent bias towards technology plays a significant role in their perception of computer-based testing.
  • Assessing incoming students' technology comfort is crucial for improving educational technology acceptance.
  • Orientation programs can help students adapt to new testing technologies, enhancing their educational experience.