Exams Watchdog Warns of Rise in High-Tech Cheating in Schools
Ofqual, the exams watchdog, has issued a warning about a significant increase in high-tech cheating methods in schools, including the use of smartglasses, earpieces, phones, and smartwatches. The regulator expressed concern that these devices could worsen exam malpractice.
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Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating
Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.
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Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog. Ian Bauckham, the head of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), also revealed that GCSEs and A-level courses in England were being scrutinised over potential AI use in stude...
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