Administrators are increasing their awareness of possible cheating by younger generations through social media. As more students possess mobile phones, they feel the need to publicize their every move on the internet, including photos of test[...]
Since the impetus law was passed in 2008, colleges offering online courses are cracking down on making sure the correct student receiving financial aid for the class is actually the one doing the work. This law was enacted to require colleges to[...]
As technology has improved in education, public schools are realizing it’s potential. Over seventy percent of high schools have some online testing in place. But even with current practices used to stop cheating, students seem to find a way around[...]
Computerized Testing in Florida Schools is Ideal for All States to Adapt
Student enrollment for online classes is steadily increasing. Is this because students prefer online studies? Or is lower cost the motivating factor? The Prospector, student news from University of Texas at El Paso, released an article viewing both[...]
Recently, there has been uproar about a mother bringing her baby on campus to take an exam. The article stated that the student was asked to leave without taking the exam and with no make-up. Are college’s legally responsible to accommodate parents?
Many professors, as well as students, have questioned the validity of online classes that are flooding into higher education. Professors are worried this transition will hinder students in their learning and degrade overall quality of diplomas. This[...]
The key to analyzing quality in education is to understand set expectations required to assess a course’s significance. The Academic Partnerships (AP) organization took a step forward to do just that. They have recently published, “A Guide to[...]