Exploring the challenges and possibilities of online assessment amidst the Covid 19: Perspectives from Bangladesh

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to explore the challenges and possibilities of online assessment, amidst the outbreak of Covid-19 in Bangladesh. This study uses qualitative approach to collect data and analyzes them thematically. In order to achieve the objective of this study, relevant evidence and data have been collected from several teachers and parents of various secondary schools in Dhaka. Therefore, teachers’ and parents’ perspectives and experiences on online-assessment have been discussed throughout this study. Since this study was conducted during the pandemic, the researcher had to depend on online platforms to collect data. The final result suggested that since this is a very new approach towards appraisals, educators are facing few challenges and barriers. However, educators are trying to create a system where every student participates do not feel overlooked or neglected. Moreover, educators are hopeful about this new approach in assessments, as they believe that it has also brought some positive changes in our system. Therefore, this study aims to help the stakeholders to comprehend the actual picture of online-assessment along with its challenges and possibilities.