How could a switch to digital exams impact your students?

By Wendy Winnard2026-08-10T07:47:00

A blueprint of two desks used for an exam - one has a laptop for a digital exam and one has a paper based exam

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Under pressure to use on-screen assessments, we explore how teachers can ensure the accessibility benefits outweigh the risks

Assessing students with on-screen exams may mean better accessibility, faster results and less marking, but there are significant considerations to account for before the UK begins rolling out a digital system more widely.

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