A review of computer-assisted assessment

Abstract

More frequent assessments are being demanded as a consequence of pressure for improved measurement of specified learning outcomes. It is believed that available resources are either staying the same or decreasing, whereas ICT may automate evaluation duties, hence increasing productivity. In this article, we take a look back at CAA and look forward to what the field has in store for the future. In order to track the evolution of CAA from its inception to its widespread application in higher education, a literature search was carried out pertaining to CAA during the last decade. On the one hand, individual academics face challenges including a lack of resources, lethargy, and a risk inclination; on the other hand, institutional hurdles like inadequate funding and cultural considerations are more significant than technical ones