How do we navigate the brave new world of online exams?

We must find ways to balance integrity, privacy, accessibility, workload and student expectations, say Jennifer Lawrence and Kylie Day

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February 10, 2021

Last updated

March 15, 2021

Jennifer Lawrence Kylie Day

Twitter: @JennyALawrence

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