Description
This paper examines the effectiveness of digital controls in mitigating or controlling academic dishonesty in online environments. Conventional methods of administering remote tests range from trust-based assessments to time-controlled tests where there is some control over external help seeking behaviors. Modern learning management systems such as Blackboard also offer tools such as Respondus monitoring though Webcams and LockDown Browsers that prevent browser navigation outside of the test environment. In this study, we compare these two modes of administering tests in a graduate information systems course. The preliminary results suggest that digital monitoring tools are effective controlling help-seeking behaviors.
Recommended Citation
Raghavan, Vijay and Zhang, Xiaoni, "Effectiveness of Digital Controls in Stopping Academic Dishonesty in Remotely Administered Tests" (2017). AMCIS 2017 Proceedings. 18.
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Effectiveness of Digital Controls in Stopping Academic Dishonesty in Remotely Administered Tests
This paper examines the effectiveness of digital controls in mitigating or controlling academic dishonesty in online environments. Conventional methods of administering remote tests range from trust-based assessments to time-controlled tests where there is some control over external help seeking behaviors. Modern learning management systems such as Blackboard also offer tools such as Respondus monitoring though Webcams and LockDown Browsers that prevent browser navigation outside of the test environment. In this study, we compare these two modes of administering tests in a graduate information systems course. The preliminary results suggest that digital monitoring tools are effective controlling help-seeking behaviors.