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Medical Students' Perspectives on Online Proctoring During Remote Digital Progress Test
Fleur L Meulmeester1, Eline A Dubois1, C Tineke Krommenhoek-van Es1
1Center for Education in Medical Education, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Medical Science Educator
|October 6, 2021
Summary
Medical students using online proctoring for remote exams are concerned about technical issues and privacy. These student worries about online assessment validity may impact their test results.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Educational Technology
- Assessment and Evaluation
Background:
- Remote teaching and online examinations are increasingly prevalent in modern education.
- Online proctoring serves as a surveillance tool during remote assessments.
- There is limited understanding of student perspectives on online proctoring technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate medical students' perceptions of online proctoring.
- To identify key concerns associated with online examination surveillance.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was administered to medical students.
- Data was collected on student experiences and perceptions of online proctoring.
Main Results:
- Medical students expressed significant concerns regarding the potential for unjustified exam invalidation.
- Common issues cited include unstable internet, background noise, webcam malfunctions, and privacy violations.
- These anxieties are linked to the surveillance nature of online proctoring tools.
Conclusions:
- Student awareness of potential technical and privacy issues is crucial for fair online assessment.
- Addressing student concerns about online proctoring is important to mitigate potential impacts on test performance.
- Further research should explore strategies to improve the student experience with remote assessment technologies.
