Evaluating Learning Outcomes in Online Exams through Alternative Assessments

Engineering examinations are frequently based on solving problems that are best done with pencil and paper. Electronic examination systems, which offer advantages in reduced administration improved efficiency, but may not be well suited for the above type of problems, are increasingly adopted by educational institutions. This paper explores approaches to combine these methods, where students may still have the freedom to solve their examination problems on paper but their results will be entered into the electronic system for reduced time and work effort during grading.