COVID-19 pivot: a reflection on assessments. Issue 3 (31st December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wong, Leon; Zhang, Yichelle
• Is Part Of: Accounting research journal. Volume 34:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 357
• Page End: 362
• Publication Date: 2020-12-31
• Subjects: COVID -- Teaching -- Assessments; Accounting -- Periodicals; Investments -- Periodicals; 657.072
• DOI: 10.1108/ARJ-08-2020-0232
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1030-9616

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe certain choices in assessments, in the digital pivot in response to COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is a discursive reflection about one's personal experience and response to COVID-19. Findings: Communicating suggestions of the changes in advance for feedback, consistency in maintaining the same assessment formats and styles, and being available in real-time during key assessment tasks are important in providing assurance and certainty to students in a time of great uncertainty and stress. Anticipating resource constraints will help to avoid potential system fails. Developing assessments that are authentic in using real-world company filings, the answers to which cannot be readily searched on the internet can significantly reduce the risk of cheating, especially where examination supervision resources are unavailable. Research limitations/implications: Course assessment choices may be specific to a particular course and may not be applicable to all courses. Practical implications: Course assessment choices and the rationales for them, may be of applicability to other educators. Originality/value: This note describes the authors' personal experiences in adapting to the learning and teaching in the COVID environment.