e-assessment
[/iː əˈsɛsmənt/]
nounpl: e-assessments
avaliação eletrônica
1. The use of digital technology and online platforms to conduct educational or professional evaluations, tests, and assessments
The university switched to e-assessment during the pandemic to conduct remote exams.
A universidade mudou para avaliação eletrônica durante a pandemia para realizar provas remotas.
2. A system that administers, delivers, and grades tests or quizzes through electronic means rather than paper-based methods
E-assessment tools provide immediate feedback to students on their performance.
As ferramentas de avaliação eletrônica fornecem feedback imediato aos alunos sobre seu desempenho.
3. The evaluation of competencies, knowledge, or skills using digital platforms and software
Companies use e-assessment for recruitment and employee skill evaluation.
As empresas usam avaliação eletrônica para recrutamento e avaliação de competências dos funcionários.
E-assessment became mainstream in Brazil and globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazilian educational institutions, it is now a standard practice for both public and private schools, universities, and corporate training programs. The term reflects the technological transformation in education and is often used interchangeably with 'avaliação digital' or 'prova online' in casual contexts. In the USA, e-assessment is widely integrated into educational technology platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, and Google Classroom.
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