Digitalisation exam ‘fiasco’ descends into unseemly ‘blame game’ - Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident reports on the chaotic digitalisation of exams in Portugal, highlighting the ensuing blame game among stakeholders following the fiasco.
2nd July Weekly Global Update
This week's global update covers 26 stories spanning test security and integrity (exam fraud scandals in Thailand, paper leaks in India, AI-enabled cheating with smart glasses), regulatory developments (EU AI Act updates, SQE evaluation, Portugal's digitalisation fallout), and professional credentialing (GPhC's renewed Surpass contract, ETS's acquisition of ACT, global certification trends). AI in assessment features heavily, from KPMG's internal ethics exam being gamed by AI to ProfPrep's AI-generated question banks, alongside broader debates on equity, standardised testing, and innovation in grading and result turnaround. Two podcast episodes round things out, exploring AI's disruption of assessment and the shift toward continuous certification in healthcare.
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Exam Security Has Outgrown Traditional Proctoring - The AI Journal
The AI Journal discusses how traditional proctoring methods are no longer sufficient to ensure exam security in the face of evolving challenges and technological advancements.
DLA freezes local government appointments nationwide after Nonthaburi exam-fraud raid - Nation Thailand
Nation Thailand reports that the Department of Local Administration (DLA) has halted local government appointments across the country following a raid linked to exam fraud in Nonthaburi. This move aim...
AI-Powered Smart Glasses Facilitate Exam Cheating in East Asia - OECD AI Policy Observatory
OECD AI Policy Observatory reports on the rise of AI-powered smart glasses being used to facilitate exam cheating in East Asia, highlighting emerging challenges in test security and integrity.
"At Least 3,000 Exam Results Manipulated, Bribes Up to 3.7 Million KRW"... Civil Service Exam Scandal Uncovered, Thailand's Deep Corruption Exposed - 아시아경제
아시아경제 reports on a scandal involving manipulation of over 3,000 civil service exam results in Thailand, with bribes reaching up to 3.7 million KRW, exposing deep-rooted corruption.
The General Pharmaceutical Council renews contract to continue delivering exams with Surpass
Surpass Assessment has been selected by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to continue delivering the Common Registration Assessment exams for trainee pharmacists using the Surpass Platform, en...
ETS Research Institute Selected to Lead Independent Evaluation of the UK's Solicitor Licensing Exam
ETS has been selected by the UK Solicitors Regulation Authority to independently evaluate the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The ETS Research Institute will assess the SQE's validity, reliab...
Want an Evidence-Based Way to Motivate Your Students? Try Specs Grading
Inside Higher Ed presents evidence that specifications grading significantly boosts student motivation and work quality across diverse courses and institutions. The system uses pass-fail grading, revi...
ProfPrep Brings Unlimited AI-Generated Exam Questions to Professi - The National Law Review
The National Law Review reports on ProfPrep's introduction of unlimited AI-generated exam questions designed to enhance professional exam preparation and assessment efficiency.
PM nullifies recruitment of thousands of officials after exam cheating scandal - Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post reports that the Prime Minister has cancelled the recruitment of thousands of government officials following a widespread exam cheating scandal, highlighting concerns over test security a...
New Bar Course to replace CLP exam, says Kula - The Star
The Star reports that a new Bar course is set to replace the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) exam, according to Kula. This change aims to update legal professional training and assessment methods.
Assessment in Focus: (S2E03) University of Bristol: We've got what I would call a Pandora's box. We've taken the lid off the AI box and we don't know what the end of the road looks like.
Host Ishan Kolhakkar interviews Dr Patricia Broadfoot from the University of Bristol on the evolution, barriers, and future of educational assessment amid AI advancements.
VTU announces results just 5 minutes after exam! - Star of Mysore
Star of Mysore reports that Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has introduced a system to announce exam results within five minutes after the exam concludes, significantly speeding up result ...
Standardized tests enforce elitism and erase diversity - Daily Cal
Daily Cal discusses how standardized tests perpetuate elitism and diminish diversity in education, highlighting the negative impact on equitable access and inclusion.
Should teachers face a national licensing exam after graduation? - Education News
Education News discusses the debate over implementing a national licensing exam for teachers after graduation, exploring potential impacts on education quality and teacher accountability in the UK.
No school, living in a tent, but it’s exam time in Gaza - Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera reports on the challenging conditions faced by students in Gaza, living in tents without access to schools during exam time, highlighting the impact of conflict on education.
KPMG ran an internal exam to certify staff on the ethical use of artificial intelligence — 28 employees were caught using artificial intelligence to cheat on it, including a partner who was fined $10,000 - Space Daily
Space Daily reports that KPMG conducted an internal exam to certify staff on the ethical use of artificial intelligence, but 28 employees, including a partner fined $10,000, were caught cheating using...
How to Use Paper to Teach About AI and Cutting-Edge Tech
Education Week explores 'unplugged AI,' a teaching method using paper and analog tools to help students understand AI fundamentals, bias, and algorithms without technology. Roberta Freitas highlights ...
Global Credentialing Trends: The World is Getting Certified
Quadterion explores global credentialing trends highlighting the surge in professional certification demand, the impact of ISO/IEC 17024 standards, and the rise of micro-credentials and AI integration...
From paper leak to result tampering, entire exam system is corrupt: Akhilesh - The Times of India
The Times of India reports on allegations by Akhilesh that the entire exam system is corrupt, citing issues from paper leaks to result tampering.
ETS Acquires Standardized Test Provider ACT - Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed reports that ETS has acquired ACT, a major provider of standardized tests, marking a significant consolidation in the assessment sector.
Caveon Observer wins Remote Learning Solution of 2026
Caveon has been awarded the Remote Learning Solution of the Year in the 8th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards for its Observer platform, which enhances exam security and integrity in remote learning e...
Another 'paper leak' in Rajasthan paramedical exam - Deccan Herald
Deccan Herald reports on another incident of a paper leak in the Rajasthan paramedical examination, raising concerns about test security and integrity in the region.
The EU AI Act Newsletter: The EU AI Act Newsletter #105: Transparency Tools Land
This episode covers the European Parliament's final approval of amendments to the EU AI Act, including delays on high-risk AI system obligations, bans on certain AI-generated content, and the introduc...
Tried and Tested Podcast: From Point-in-Time Testing to Continuous Certification: Insights with NBCRNA’s Tim Muckle
Host Isabelle Gonthier interviews Tim Muckle, Chief Assessment Officer at NBCRNA, about transitioning from point-in-time testing to continuous certification, focusing on longitudinal assessment, patie...
Test Community Network: 25th June - Weekly Global News
This episode covers 21 global assessment stories including test security breaches in India and Thailand, AI's impact on assessment, innovations in credentialing, and discussions on fairness and integr...