It is also hoped the Ministry of Education is already working on a Plan B and Plan C if the February exams run into any issues to ensure the education of our students is not disrupted further.
This could include running additional exam sittings this year to help students progress. They can also explore auto generated question bank based multiple-choice assessment used for professional certifications for all subjects with virtual proctoring as a Plan B for future sittings during the pandemic. Virtual proctoring allows for web-based exams to be monitored using facial recognition technology through the webcam of a computer, tablet or phone.
Students who do not have devices or access must be helped – the Pusat 1internet option, mobile internet options, using any device provided by their family members, friends, the government or others wanting to help.The ministries like MOE, MCMC and government agencies like MDEC, telcos, technology and other companies and NGOs should look at the long term benefits both to the nation and to their businesses and step forward to help.