PERCEIVED EFFECT OF COMPUTER BASED ASSESSMENT FOR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT IN A STATE UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Challenges of education are in diverse form. Nonetheless, there is relatively no challenge
without solution(s). This paper examined the conditions of digital system in the implementation
of the school curriculum. Specifically, it assessed method of implementing examination
exercise in the university system of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. This is
with the view to effectively improving the use of digital as a method of assessing the
students/teachers theoretical learning outcomes. Population for the study was the whole of
200L and 100L students of Common Education of the university. Sample for the study
comprised of twenty-five students (25) and five (5) examiners, using oral interview for data
collection. The interview centres on: Students and Examiners Perceptions of Method of
Assessing Common Education. Data collected were analysed with the use of thematic
approach. Findings revealed that approximately 90% of the research participants were not
pleased with the unfortunate scenario of digital malfunctioning. However, the examiners were
of the opinion that it was just a matter of circumstance that needed patience and cooperation.
It was concluded that although the majority of the students were disappointed and displeased
with the ugly situation of the method of the continuous. However, the assessment took place,
and all was well concluded. Recommendations were suggested thus; the institution
representatives’ hands should be on deck for accurate preparation to for store future
occurrence of similar event. Examiners with the ICT officials should work hand in hand for
smooth digital examination success.