Experience with Language Online Exam

Abstract

Abstract

The introduction of Online Examination in the teaching-learning field is considered as one of the major steps taken to improve and strengthen the quality of evaluation. The development of network technology polices has given the possibility to conduct the exams online. The paper is aimed at studying examinees perspectives towards a language online exam prepared by the researcher herself for English grammar. To study the perspectives a survey was developed based on the areas like time given to finish the test, content of the exam, invigilator, internet connection & electricity related factors, Language used in the test and overall experience of the test. The analysis of the survey indicated that the examinees were quite positive about the online exam. Some of them faced electricity and internet connection problems which need to be addressed. The researcher found that students are satisfied with the time, content of the exam, type of questions and invigilation of the exam. The evidence seems to indicate that it can be successfully used for language learning process.