Emergence of Hi-Tech Examination Malpractices in Nigeria: Issues and Implications

Ifijeh, Goodluck and Michael-Onuoha, Happiness Chijioke and Ilogho, Julie E. and Osinulu, Ifeakachuku (2015) Emergence of Hi-Tech Examination Malpractices in Nigeria: Issues and Implications. International Journal of Education and Research, 3 (3). pp. 113-122. ISSN 2201-6333 (Print) ISSN: 2201-6740 (Online)

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Abstract

Examination malpractice is considered as a huge challenge to educational assessment and evaluation. This paper examines the dimensions and trends of examination malpractice, as well as the emergence of hi-tech examination malpractice (otherwise called e-cheating or digital cheating) in various levels of the Nigerian educational system. Causes, implications and strategies towards curbing the emerging phenomenon were discussed. The proliferation of mobile phones and other private digital assistants (PDAs) was identified as the driving factor for e-cheating. The paper also identified inadequate funding, corruption, issues bordering on morality and legality as challenges to curbing hi-tech examination malpractice in Nigeria. The involvement of all stakeholders in curbing this societal evil was recommended as the way forward.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Education, Assessment, Evaluation, Hi-tech examination malpractice, e-cheating, Digital cheating, Corruption, Nigeria
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	09 May 2015 21:13
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2015 07:39
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/5180

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