Factors That Can Undermine the Credibility of Assessment

1. Institutional policies on academic integrity and specific sanctions for cheating

• All students should have equal (or at least appropriate) conditions in digital assessment (assessment fairness).

2. Introduction of authentication and proctoring tools with respect for privacy.

• Shifting the focus from exclusive testing to authentic tasks, projects, collaborative activities, and reflections (authentic assessment).
• If learning outcomes at lower levels (up to level 3) are assessed, it is necessary to use large question banks with a significant number of questions and tasks that are clearly aligned with defined learning outcomes.
• Clearly defined assessment criteria and transparent communication with students (assessment transparency).

3. Use of plagiarism detection tools

• Development of digital and pedagogical competences of instructors, as well as training in academic integrity, communication skills, and fraud detection.
• Working with and communicating with students to foster a sense of belonging and responsibility.
• Dynamic course content and active student engagement through interactions and tasks.
• Emphasizing why the course, as well as the knowledge and skills that students develop within it, are important for their future profession.
• Designing exams that are purposeful and relevant for students and connected to real-life situations (authentic assessment).