University Introduces Online Exams

BANGKOK, July 4 (TNA) – Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University tested its online examination system and will apply it on July 11-12. Wichit Srisi-arn, president of the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University Council, inspected the test and said the online examination system would be applied on July 11-12 but students had the right to choose their examination method. According to him, 58% of students chose online examinations and the rest 42% opted conventional examinations at the university’s exam centers. Those who will sit for online exams must have computers and webcams to show they remain in their room throughout their exam sessions. The online examination will be operated through www.exam.stou.ac.th. Participants will input their ID card numbers and student numbers, show their student ID card and upload the pictures of their answer sheets. Mr Wichit said the online examination system would be improved so that it would be applied not only during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic but also in the long run for the conveniences of more than 10,000 students. (TNA)