Digital Innovations Make Education More Efficient and Accessible

The world of education is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in technology. Traditional classroom settings are giving way to digital classrooms, and educators are constantly exploring new tools and methods to enhance the learning experience.

Over the years, our lifestyle is highly dependent on the world which is predominantly digital. Why should education be left behind? The world has already started experiencing a lot of digital influx in education systems, such as Online Interactive Courses, Online Examinations, Remote Proctoring, Simulations, Augmented and Virtual Reality Based Learning and so on.

Talking about remote proctoring, with universities looking to conduct mid-terms and semester exams, this new-gen technology based practice has become a pretty useful solution. It does not only empower online invigilation, but also allows students to take exams online through any computing device, under the supervision of a proctor who is not physically present. Remote proctoring has got the technology to invigilate malpractices during an online exam and ensure that all students have a fair chance to succeed.

Remote Proctoring as a Service

Wheebox's AI and Human Enabled Remote Proctoring As A Service allows educators to monitor and secure online exams. It typically involves the use of webcams and microphones to monitor students during their exams. Proctoring software detects suspicious behavior, such as eye movement, unusual sounds, or multiple faces on the screen, and flag it for further review. Additionally, it uses facial recognition technology to verify the identity of the test-taker.

Another interesting change that would make you go wow is a facility for the faculty where the online marking system allows them to mark and grade the exams online. This can save teachers a lot of time and effort, and it can also help them improve the accuracy of grading. On-screen marking systems are becoming increasingly popular, and they are likely to become even more common in the future. They offer a number of advantages over traditional paper-based grading, including speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

On-Screen Marking System- Digimark

Digimark powered by Wheebox is such a game changing platform that enables educators to grade exams and assignments digitally. This can save teachers a lot of time and effort, and it can also help them improve the accuracy of grading.

Digimark typically uses manual grading and automated calculation to grade assignments. This can help to ensure that all assignments are graded consistently, regardless of who is doing the grading, along with reducing any chances of a biased evaluation by the evaluator. It also offers a number of other advantages- they can be used to provide real-time feedback to students, and they can be used to track student progress over time. Additionally, they can be used to create customized learning paths for individual students.

With a comprehensive toolkit, an evaluator can tag right or wrong answers and the end result would actually replicate a traditionally checked answer sheet. It also allows an evaluator to add a remark based on the checked answer for the students to receive a constructive feedback. The system makes sure that the evaluator has checked all the answers before submitting the evaluation report.

With the advent of technology, several malpractices have been reported. Leakage of question papers is one such malpractice that a capable technological solution can fight against.

Digitized Delivery of Question Papers - Simbal

Simbal allows educators to deliver exams electronically. Digitized question papers can be delivered via email, a learning management system, or a dedicated app. It comes with a 3-point authentication system and full visibility of active invigilators at center with facial recognition and secured delivery of encrypted sheet, and can be customized to meet the needs of individual students.

Here are some of the specific advantages of digitized question papers:

Cost saving: Printing and distributing paper-based question papers can be expensive. Digitizing question papers can help to reduce these costs.

Environmental impact: Paper production and disposal have a negative impact on the environment. Digitizing question papers can help to reduce this impact.

Accessibility: Digitized question papers can be accessed by students with disabilities who may not be able to read or write on paper.

Personalization: Digitized question papers can be customized to meet the needs of individual students. For example, they can be adapted to different levels of difficulty or different learning styles.

Security: Digitized question papers can be encrypted to protect their security. This can help to prevent cheating and unauthorized access.

Wheebox platform is highly customizable that allows educators to tailor the assessment questions, marking criteria, and feedback categories to efficiently get through the assessment process.

User Experience: User experience (UX) encompasses the ease of use, design, and overall usability of the tool. An intuitive and user-friendly interface is crucial for both administrators who set up and manage the assessments and participants who provide and receive feedback. Wheebox products are well-designed tools that enhances engagement and encourages participation, leading to more accurate and valuable results.

Analytics and Reporting: The quality and depth of analytics and reports are vital for deriving actionable insights from the candidate data. Wheebox products offer comprehensive reporting features, including live proctoring, chat history and live screen recording along with advanced analytics that enable educators to carry out the assessment process seamlessly.

Integration: Integration capabilities determine how well the products can work seamlessly with other software or learning management systems an educational institute uses. Our platform integration allows for the smooth transfer of data, synchronization with student databases, and the ability to gather proctoring and assessment reports.

Support and Training: Adequate support and training are essential for successful implementation and utilization of the tool. Wheebox offers comprehensive training resources, documentation, tutorials, and responsive customer support helps educators and users navigate the tools effectively. Proper guidance ensures that organizations maximize the benefits of the tool and minimize potential challenges.

Security and Data Privacy: Robust data protection measures, such as encryption, secure servers, and strict data privacy policies are implemented to safeguard personal information. These measures ensure that student data is handled with the utmost care and remains confidential, mitigating the risks of data breaches and unauthorized access. Wheebox is ISO 27001, 9001, AICPA SOC-2, and CMMI Level 3 certified which strongly establishes the fact that any Wheebox platform is highly compliant to any kind of data safety and security measures.

Conclusion:

The technologies discussed are just a few of the ways that technology is changing education. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovations that will transform the way we learn.

It is important to note that these technologies are not without their challenges. However, the potential benefits of these technologies are significant, and they offer the potential to improve education for all students.

As educators, we need to be aware of these technologies and how they can be used to improve the learning experience. We also need to be prepared to address the challenges that these technologies may pose.

Let's work together to ensure that technology in education is used to its fullest potential to improve education for all.