Unfortunately, this did not help too much because if we did not understand
the concepts, it won't help us find an answer within the hour we had to
complete our exam.
While the open book sounded like a great help to students, there were a few
caveats.
- Even if we got the answer, we had to show how the work was completed.
- The usage of the book ate away precious time while trying to complete the
whole exam. It was fine for quick reference point, but it certainly did not
replace studying.
Makes me wonder how the open book has changed to open computer. Searching
for the answer may be easier, but is it faster with consideration to
information overload?
Brian Lee
Manlius Pebble Hill School
> From: Steve Taffee <staffee@CASTILLEJA.ORG>
> Reply-To: A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:27:09 -0800
> To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Computer Cheating
>
> Nothing opens a can of worms like a cheating discussion. :-)
>
> My personal take on this is that students should be allowed to use computers
> during exams without any limitations. To assess the higher level thinking
> skills and collaborative work habits needed as part of "21st century"
> learning, we need to embrace the tools that students will use in the
> workplace and in higher education. This means re-thinking the how assessment
> is performed, and what are the appropriate artifacts of assessment. I think
> that e-portfolios play will play a role and important role in modern
> assessment practices, as will authentic assessment opportunities provided by
> audiences other than the teacher.
>
> Clearly such assessment practices are at odds with the common practice of
> many schools. So it is important for a faculty to discuss the role of
> assessment, including current practices, emerging practices, and the overall
> goals of the school.
>
> AP Exams and other standardized test situations present special challenges,
> and as long as a school is tied to APs there is something to be said for
> giving the students practice with traditional paper and pencil tests. One
> may argue that the AP tail is wagging the dog, but that is another
> discussion.
>
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> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:57:06 -0500
> From: Debbie Anderson <DAnderson@mcleanschool.org>
> Subject: Computer Cheating
>
> We are examining our practices of computer access during exams and would
> like to know what other Upper School's do. Do you allow students to use
> their own laptops during tests and exams? Do you block internet access? Do
> you use software like secure exam?*
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