It was interesting to discover just what technology is being used in K12 and how extensively it is being used in teaching methods. Just 5 years ago, I still had students who were not computer literate in my courses. That is certainly no longer an issue. I actually think the K12 is more advanced in using technology to teach with than some of the professors at UAB.
I wonder if K12 also uses electronic testing? If so, how do they address the issue of cheating? I have students who take the exams and quizzes off campus, which is not something K12 would do, but even when the exams are given under the teachers nose, cheating can occur. UAB has provided us with Respondus Lockdown, which prevents the students from opening any other brower which taking the exams, and no other browser can remain open once the exam is activated. Once the exam is created, the teacher can go into security in Blackboard Vista, and select Respondus Lockdown Brower. The student can only access the exam through this software, which is also provided in their online or blended course.
This is just one method. Timing the exams, not allowing the students to revisit the questions (which I do not agree with) not allowing automatic posting of the grades until everyone has taken the exam; these are other ways to discourage cheating.
I would like to hear from others who use technology for exams on how they deal with cheating.
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