UAE students speak out against webcam policy for online exams – The National

UAE students speak out against webcam policy for online exams – The National

UAE students speak out against webcam policy for online exams. Webcams to be used to prevent cheating and monitor what students wear at home. Students in the UAE have opposed a move to allow university staff watch them take their online exams at home using webcams and microphones.. It is working with students to address their fears, a spokeswoman said.. The feeling of being watched constantly makes the student anxious and causes nervousness.. "Consider also the students who share their rooms with their siblings, or who live in smaller apartments.. Female students from reserved families cannot accept this.. According to the policy document sent to students by ADU, dated April 2020, either an inbuilt camera or external webcam must be used by students taking exams.. One first year ADU student, who asked not to be named, said she felt "belittled" by the measures.. #nowebcams_adu #nowebcams_adu Using a webcam could unintentionally expose any member of our family if they walked by; and we do not have fully control to stop any family member to pass by since we will be focused on the exam “¼ï¸“¼ï¸. "The rules raised issues for female students from traditional Muslim families, some students have