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Writing essay-exams using a computer
Using computers for essay-exams
Overview
What's the software like?
How do I get a copy?
Will it corrupt my computer?
What prevents access to other material?
What happens if my computer crashes?
How does my exam script get submitted?
What will the whole process be like?
I can't type! This isn't fair!
Using computers for essay-exams
Overview
What's the software like? Is it reliable?
How do I get a copy of the software?
How do I know the software will not corrupt my computer?
What stops a student from accessing material on their hard drive or USB stick?
What happens if my computer crashes in the middle of the exam?
How does my exam script get submitted and what happens then?
What will the whole process for doing an essay exam on computer be like?
I can't type! This isn't fair!
This article was published on May 1, 2012
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