Online Digital assessment is a method by which specific abilities and skills can be evaluated through the Internet. Technology is swiftly changing the way we live and conspire. Although education is not up to the mark in terms of adoption of the technology, it is a tool that can shift the world in a positive way by excluding current barriers of providing quality education to all across the globe.
The advantages of online assessment are overwhelmed by both the exam candidates themselves, and for the institution providing the assessment. The types of benefits attained will depend on the online assessment software used, but one predominant positive output is that institutions greatly decrease the administrative burden of managing and conducting exams.
Exam candidates can work on a computer in a way they are use to with, rather than using pen and paper. It is much difficult to shift to pen and paper when you are used to working in a digital mode, and it can be very exhausting over long periods. Institutions can easily decrease the administrative load of managing and conducting exams when it moves online.
It is much faster to check online and candidates feel much convenient and comfortable for receiving results steadily. Digital online assessment is more cost effective, due the huge decrease in administrative time managing the whole exam creation, delivery and checking methodology.
When you conduct assessments online, it is much feasible to adapt those assessments for candidates who are disable, such as changing the size of font, color of background. It is also controllable to add extra time for candidates who need special considerations.
Digital online assessment facilitates fasten and clear reports on candidate output and progress. This makes it much convenient to give necessary feedback to candidates on how they are doing, areas where they are good enough and what areas of learning require attention to cater.