{"id":2714,"date":"2026-07-30T20:47:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2714"},"modified":"2026-07-30T20:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:47:06","slug":"digital-tools-emerge-as-a-weapon-against-examination-malpractice-in-delsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2714","title":{"rendered":"Digital Tools Emerge As A Weapon Against Examination Malpractice In DELSU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Doreen Egobi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As universities across Nigeria continue to embrace digital innovation, students and lecturers at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, are advocating the wider use of technology to strengthen examination security and reduce malpractice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The call comes amid growing concerns over examination malpractice in higher institutions across Nigeria, with education stakeholders advocating the use of modern technology to reduce opportunities for cheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 300-level Computer Science student, Temidayo Musa, said digital tools such as Computer-Based Testing (CBT), biometric verification, plagiarism detection software, and CCTV surveillance could make examinations more transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Technology cannot stop cheating completely, but it can make it more difficult for students when they know there are digital systems that can detect irregularities,&#8221;<\/em> she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some students, however, pointed out challenges that could affect the wider adoption of digital examination systems, including unstable electricity supply, limited internet access, and the high cost of maintaining modern ICT facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another Computer Science student, Benjamin Victor, noted that technology should not replace human supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Technology is important, but invigilators must also remain alert. Both should work together to make examinations more credible,&#8221;<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also stated that some students expressed concern over factors limiting the effective use of digital examination systems, including inadequate technological facilities and poor internet connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another student, Ada Michael, a 300-level undergraduate, said technology should be seen as a partner in promoting honesty rather than a replacement for supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Good invigilators are still important, but digital tools can help reduce impersonation, copying, and other forms of examination malpractice,&#8221;<\/em> she stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education observers say universities that combine technology with effective supervision, clear examination policies, and strict disciplinary measures are more likely to protect the credibility of their certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As digital technology continues to reshape higher education, students and lecturers at DELSU believe the responsible use of technology could play a significant role in promoting fairness, accountability, and confidence in the university examination system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Doreen Egobi As universities across Nigeria continue to embrace digital innovation, students and lecturers at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, are advocating the wider use of technology to strengthen examination security and reduce malpractice. 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