Presented by Albert Spiegel, Laptop Program Coordinator, Bergen Catholic High School
Computer-based testing (CBT) does not mean "cheat-free". Even with advanced security features in place within testing software, educational programs must also implement security processes for their CBT just as is done with traditional paper and pencil methods. This presentation will highlight specific strategies used to keep exams secure, and wandering eyes to a minimum. The methods presented can be utilized for all types of educational programs (from K12 through higher education) and CBT situations, but ExamSoft-specific security measures will be emphasized.
1. About Me and What I Do
Laptop Program Coordinator (Tech Guy)
Director of Scheduling (Data Guy)
Computer Science Department Chair
Teacher of AP Computer Science
BBA, Information Systems
MS, Educational Technology
Adjunct Professor of Information Systems,
Computer Science and Educational Technology
MAEd, School Administration
Adjunct Lecturer of Education
2. About Bergen Catholic
• 723 students (all-boys)
• 60 faculty
• Draw from 90 towns in NY Metro Area
• College-Prep – 99% of seniors attended college
(Class of 2015)
• Average Class Size: 22.59
• Tuition $16,000/year
3. Bergen’s 1:1 2015-2016
• Freshmen, Sophomores, and
Transfers
– MacBook Air 11” 8GB
– iPad Mini 32GB
– 3-year AppleCare on both
• Juniors & Seniors
– Lenovo X230 Tablet
– 4-year unlimited warranty + damage
4. My Philosophy
• Trust but verify (Doveryai no proveryai)
• If you’re thinking about it, I’ve tried it…. Twice.
• Students cheat because they can.
5. Being Vigilant
“I have a lot of teachers
who say ‘Put your cell
phones in your backpacks,’
but then just sit at their
desks when we take the
tests,” she says. “And they
never look up. It’s just really
easy to cheat in those
classes. You just keep your
cell phone in your laptop
under your desk and look
down.”
https://thejournal.com/Articles/2013/09/
02/From-Texting-to-Plagiarism-How-to-
Stop-High-Tech-Cheating.aspx
33. Best Practices
• Clearly define what cheating is
• Suspect everything
– Student: My test uploaded before I was done
– What really happened: Student uploaded test, realized
he got 2 questions wrong, and wanted to retake test
34. Best Practices
• Standards for test administration
– No personal items except for device
– No leaving the room
– Everyone stays seated
• Cycle questions – don’t reuse periodically
• Plan your room layout
• Allow a cheat sheet
35. Best Practices
• ExamSoft Skill-Set for Teachers/Proctors
– Increase Downloads
– Resume Codes
– Verify Uploads
– Read log files
• Secure, Scramble all the time
• Allow use of any tools needed through SofTest
(Calculator, Spell-Check)
40. Absentee Procedure
• Repost same test
– Different download password (if had one) – forces
student to download in person immediately before
test
– Different assessment password
• New Test
– Duplicate Assessment
– New Questions
41. Questions, Comments, Donations
Albert Spiegel
Laptop Program Coordinator
Bergen Catholic High School
(201) 634-2217
aspiegel@bergencatholic.org
@alspiegel
www.linkedin.com/in/alspiegel
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Editor's Notes
Cost approximately $1550 each year + $450 technology fee (one-time)
Microphone near top
Bluetooth in ear
Cellular transmitter