This is a bizarre post. The author is disconnected from reality.
When cheating is easy, and especially if the grades are curved, non-cheaters are harshly punished.
The author intentionally created such an environment and is surprised cheating is going on.
The only possible solution I can see is that the majority of the grade is derived from non-online exams held under strict conditions:
* IDs are checked
* Randomized seating that is announced just before entering the class.
* Enforced distance between test takers.
* Outside proctors that have no sentiments towards the students.
* Even going to the bathrooms should be regulated.
* Smart devices are deposited during the exams.
* Swift harsh punishment to cheaters, and policy violaters (e.g. use of smartphone during exam)
* Constant vigilance in adapting to new methods of cheating.
Without all the above, non-cheaters are effectively punished.
Nothing is perfect, but such steps limit cheating and reduce the incentive for cheating.
When cheating is easy, and especially if the grades are curved, non-cheaters are harshly punished.
The author intentionally created such an environment and is surprised cheating is going on.
The only possible solution I can see is that the majority of the grade is derived from non-online exams held under strict conditions:
* IDs are checked
* Randomized seating that is announced just before entering the class.
* Enforced distance between test takers.
* Outside proctors that have no sentiments towards the students.
* Even going to the bathrooms should be regulated.
* Smart devices are deposited during the exams.
* Swift harsh punishment to cheaters, and policy violaters (e.g. use of smartphone during exam)
* Constant vigilance in adapting to new methods of cheating.
Without all the above, non-cheaters are effectively punished.
Nothing is perfect, but such steps limit cheating and reduce the incentive for cheating.