The 2024 examination session at the Technical University of Moldova introduced a groundbreaking innovation in the educational process: the final evaluations in Physics and Mathematics were conducted in a digital format. This new approach was met with enthusiasm and a bit of nervousness by the students, marking a significant milestone in modernizing the evaluation methodologies at UTM.
Under the leadership of UTM Rector, Professor Dr. Viorel BOSTAN, and the Vice-Rector for Digitalization, Associate Professor Dr. Dinu ȚURCANU, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department successfully ensured the secure administration of exams over a period of five days. More than 1,600 first-year students participated in these exams, each experiencing the new digital examination platform.
This achievement showcased the university’s ability to innovate and adapt to the latest trends in the digital era, providing a modern educational experience. It also highlighted the dedication and efficiency of the ICT team, which managed to fully automate the digital testing process. The implemented system allowed students to access the tests in a secure environment, eliminating the risk of fraud and ensuring objective assessment.
The shift to digital evaluation was fully backed by UTM’s leadership, who recognize the critical need to modernize the educational process and embrace new technologies. Rector Viorel BOSTAN ensured the necessary resources were available to make this significant change possible. Additionally, the university’s academic staff played a vital role in smoothly implementing the evaluations, developing the digital tests, and providing support to the students.
This experience marks an important step toward the modernization of the educational process at UTM, offering a cutting-edge and efficient platform for assessing students’ knowledge. The successful rollout of digital evaluation is a noteworthy example of UTM’s commitment to offering high-quality, relevant education in the 21st century. The benefits of digital evaluation are evident:
– Efficiency: Digital testing allows for rapid and automated assessment of students’ knowledge, considerably reducing the time needed for grading.
– Transparency: The digital system eliminates the risk of fraud and ensures an objective evaluation of student performance.
– Accessibility: Students can access tests from any device connected to the internet, providing greater flexibility.
– Modernization: Implementing digital evaluation demonstrates UTM’s dedication to integrating new technologies into the educational process.
The digital format for the final evaluations in Physics and Mathematics at UTM was a remarkable success, significantly contributing to the modernization of the educational process and preparing students for the challenges of the digital age.
