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Jun-Ming Su – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
With the rapid growth of web applications, web application security (WAS) has become an important cybersecurity issue. For effective WAS protection, it is necessary to cultivate and train personnel, especially beginners, to develop correct concepts and practical hands-on abilities through cybersecurity education. At present, many methods offer…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Information Security, Computer Security, Web Sites
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Eckerly, Carol; Smith, Russell; Sowles, John – Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2018
The Discrete Option Multiple Choice (DOMC) item format was introduced by Foster and Miller (2009) with the intent of improving the security of test content. However, by changing the amount and order of the content presented, the test taking experience varies by test taker, thereby introducing potential fairness issues. In this paper we…
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Multiple Choice Tests, Testing, Test Items
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Sharma, Vipin K.; Holbah, Wael A. – Arab World English Journal, 2022
The study investigates teachers' perceptions of the use of online language assessment (OLA) using technology and examines the scope of using online applications to validate the mode of assessment. It looks for EFL teachers' opinions of OLA to comprehend the many worries associated with the issues and improve the online assessment tools. The…
Descriptors: Language Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Goertler, Senta; Gacs, Adam – Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German, 2018
As online educational programs and courses increase (Allen & Seaman, [Allen, I. E., 2014]), it is important to understand the benefits and limitations of this delivery format when assessing students and when comparing learning outcomes. This article addresses the following two questions: (1) What are some of the best practices in assessing…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, German
Smiley, Garrett – ProQuest LLC, 2013
E-learning has grown to such an extent that paper-based testing is being replaced by computer-based testing otherwise known as e-exams. Because these e-exams can be delivered outside of the traditional proctored environment, additional authentication measures must be employed in order to offer similar authentication assurance as found in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Computer Security, Pretests Posttests
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Ockey, Gary J. – Modern Language Journal, 2009
Computer-based testing (CBT) to assess second language ability has undergone remarkable development since Garret (1991) described its purpose as "the computerized administration of conventional tests" in "The Modern Language Journal." For instance, CBT has made possible the delivery of more authentic tests than traditional paper-and-pencil tests.…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Language Aptitude
Stamper, John, Ed.; Pardos, Zachary, Ed.; Mavrikis, Manolis, Ed.; McLaren, Bruce M., Ed. – International Educational Data Mining Society, 2014
The 7th International Conference on Education Data Mining held on July 4th-7th, 2014, at the Institute of Education, London, UK is the leading international forum for high-quality research that mines large data sets in order to answer educational research questions that shed light on the learning process. These data sets may come from the traces…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Collection
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers