For certification bodies, exam integrity isn’t negotiable. Every assessment carries the weight of the organization’s credibility, the trust of employers who rely on those credentials, and the professional futures of candidates who earn them. Yet protecting that integrity has grown increasingly complex. Remote and distributed testing has become standard practice. Candidates now expect flexibility in […]
When an assessment determines a professional license, validates a career credential, or grants citizenship rights, the integrity of that test is non-negotiable. Yet, across Europe, it’s not always clear who truly controls the infrastructure, data, and decision-making behind these life-changing exams. Digital sovereignty in high-stakes assessment has moved from a technical concern to a strategic […]
Digital assessment software has moved far beyond simple online quizzes. Today, schools, universities, and certification bodies rely on these tools to capture meaningful data, personalize learning, and ensure fairness at scale. But what kind of assessment systems will stand the test of time? The answer increasingly points toward open source. While proprietary platforms often deliver […]
If you’ve ever used an assessment platform that made even small changes feel complicated, you’ve experienced vendor lock-in. It can be frustrating when tools limit how you teach, trap your test content, or raise costs over time. The truth is, many systems put the vendor—not the educator—in control. Open-source assessment tools offer another path. Built […]
Taking tests can be stressful—no wonder 76% of students report anxiety before taking an exam. This stress can impact test scores and even damage physical health. So, if you’re working with or caring for young people, what are some of the best proven strategies to manage test anxiety that you can help them implement? In […]
As a seasoned teacher, I’ve seen a lot of tools come and go, but few have landed with the kind of buzz and uncertainty that surrounds AI. One moment, you’re exploring a chatbot that can summarize a novel in seconds, and the next, you’re questioning whether a student’s essay was written by them at all. […]