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Re: Internet access during exams
Posted:
Jan 5, 2012 6:53 PM
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On Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:40:48 -0800, Rune Allnor wrote:
> Just a heads-up / warning for the regulars who answer questions and
> provide other help here:
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> The Norwegian Ministry of Education is abut to test examinations where
> students have access to internet:
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> http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/iriks/Skeptiske-til--bruke-Internett-
p-eksamen-6734506.html
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> (Haven't found an English version yet; no doubt some will pop up as soon
> the international news stations pick up on this lunacy.)
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> As for now, there is a non-vanishing chance that there might pop up
> questions from students who need answers not for homework or projects,
> but for exams. The idea is insane enough to actually spread to other
> parts of the world, so beware; the answers you give here might be what
> get your next colleague his or her diploma...
The answer is to design the exam so that having access to the Internet
doesn't help.
I don't know if that's _possible_, but that's the _answer_.
--
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Why am I not happy that they have found common ground?
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