Colleagues--
Until now, Georgetown has not permitted students to use computers
(or for that matter, any typewriter with any significant amount of
memory) to take an examination. The obvious concern has been the
potential for cheating by storing information or even pre-planned
answers to a battery of potential questions somewhere within the
computer. With the very large hard-drives available today, it is
quite possible that such information could be stored in ways where it
would not be likely to be found even if a random check were made of
the computer and its drives.
However, as is to be expected, students who regularly use computers
would like to be able to use them on their exams and we are trying now
to think this through.
I am wondering how many schools now permit students to use computers
(their own laptops, computers in the library or other school provided
computers, rental units, or anything else) and if so, how you deal
with the potential problems that crop up.
Any experiences or policies anyone would care to share about this
topic would be welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Bob
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Georgetown Univ. Law Library FAX: (202) 662-9202
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