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Wednesday, 7 November 2018

CLOUD-BASED LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES

Computer Education Research Journal (CERJ)

Volume 5: Issue No. 1 pp 23-33, 2018

CLOUD-BASED LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES

Nannim, Audu Fadip

Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

fadip.nannim@unn.edu.ng, +2348032607450

Abstract

Technological advancement such as cloud computing has particularly led to a paradigm shift in

teaching and learning where teachers and learners now have access to virtual learning resources

such as computers, networks, storage and applications which facilitate learning and enhances the

way assessment is being done. This technology promotes collaborative learning and real-time

feedback as students and teachers can seek and get help anytime and anywhere. The challenges of

traditional pen and paper mode of assessment such as printing, logistics and issues relating

marking of examinations or quizzes are reduced. This paper explores the concept of cloud

computing, cloud-based learning and assessment, types of cloud services and deployment models,

cloud-based tools and application for learning and assessment. Particularly, emphasis is laid on

applications which facilitate learning and also enhance carrying out of assessment. The paper

also discussed some benefits which the Nigerian education sector stands to gain when cloud-based

learning and assessment is adopted, while recommendations were proffered to the

challenges which often confront the integration of cloud-based technology in learning and in

doing assessment.

Keywords: Cloud Computing; Learning; Assessment; Benefits; Challenges

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Friday, 23 March 2018

2017/2018 3RD Supplementry CBT Exam

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2017/2018 Supplementary III Postgraduate Admission Computer Based Screening Test
This is to inform all concerned candidates that the 2017/2018 Supplementary Postgraduate Admission Computer Based Screening Test of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka has been scheduled to take place as follows:
Date:   Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Venue:          Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, U.N.N.
Time:             9.00a.m.
Note: Exam Venue is Nnamdi Azikiwe library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO COME ALONG WITH THEIR SUMMARY FORM D3 AND WHITE SHEETS OF PAPER AND PEN.
Those who could not participate in the earlier screening test owing to lack of information on the dates for the screening test are permitted to participate in the supplementary screening test.
T Ugwueze,
Deputy Registrar/Secretary,
School of Postgraduate Studies