Online Learning And Remote Assessment At University During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges And Suggestions

Abstract

Covid-19 pandemic is much more than a health crisis; it is also a socio- economic crisis in many countries. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected educational systems worldwide, leading to a sudden closure of schools, universities and colleges. Algeria is not an exception; Covid-19 Pandemic has imposed remote assessment in Algerian university. Universities are not prepared for online learning and remote assessment during the pandemic. Assessing students in an online environment without preparation leads to real challenges for higher education. The current research aims at exploring the challenges of remote assessment and the expectations for such new technique of assessment in higher education. A brief definition to assessment and its types are provided, the main challenges are discussed and some online assessment techniques are suggested for teachers to hopefully overcome barriers in the process of online assessment.