The taking of exams should assistive technology is a very good suggestion. But before that, it has to be ensured that the question papers do not contain any picture/diagramatic questions. Or else, it will become increasngly difficult for the VI candidate to take the examinations successfully.
On 9/10/10, Swasti Mathur <[email protected]> wrote: > in my view, difference of one acadamic year for a a scribe doesn't make > any difference provided that he / she belongs to same field for which > the candidate is from. of course, invigilation must be adiquately strict. > i strongly uphold the idea of not having any percentage limits for a > scribe. > in many exams it is really simple to include computer based examination > for us. > in order to make rules more flexible, choice could be given to choose > between computer based test (CBT) or writing exams with scribe's > assistance. > > in my previous mail i forgot to mention about use of assistive > technology in cat examination. IIM authority gives facility of > magnifying software for low vission candidates. > if they can accomodate use of such technology for low vission > candidates, why can't they be asked to include screen readers as well? > i dont advocate suggestion of writing exams in brail as it involves many > perplexcities as pointed by many members. and also, it is a very tedium > task to write 80 90 pages in brail. but, obviously question papers can > be provided in brail to them who wish. > examining authority should in no case compele students to take writer > selected by them (authority). even if choice is given than also writer > would not be capable of fulfilling our expectations. writers have the > grand responsibility because our triumphant depends on their dexterity > of flawless writing and reading! > and thats all! these were my ideas. rest depends on you mam!!! > Kartik Sawhney wrote: >> According to me, there should be no rules regarding the qualifications >> of the writer whatsoever. The only golden rule should be strict >> invigilation and nothing else. A scribe one year lower also causes a >> No. of problems in technical and professional examinations wherein the >> technicalities of the question or the diagram etc. cannot be properly >> explained to the candidate by him/her as he/she has absolutely no >> ideas. >> >> -Kartik >> >> On 9/9/10, Swasti Mathur <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> in CBSE board rules for scribe are very linient. they dont compel neiter >>> to have writer from different field or subject nor have any upper or >>> lower percentage limits. a very simple rule which is to be followed is >>> that writer should be in a standard less than the candidate is appearing >>> for exam. candidates are permited to bring there own writers. a minor >>> loophole exist there that scribe should not be in blood relation with >>> candidate, implying sibling of vi candidate could not be writer of the >>> candidate. this in my view is not in any way problematic issue as there >>> are many people around us who fulfill above norms. >>> why not to have such flexible rules for all exams which are simple to be >>> abide with? >>> madam, lets not focus on making all exams computer based. i agree that >>> there are many technical issues involved in doing so. i know it will be >>> a troublesome step for many as technology has not maneuvered all around >>> india. i too hold antagonistic views for making all exams computer based >>> for vi candidates. >>> but, it is really easy to make use of screen readers in those exams >>> which are already computer based thereby reducing dependability on >>> scribe. what's the harm in doing so when our vi folks will become >>> independent? >>> Kanchan Pamnani wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks friends I have been reading all the mails and should start >>>> compiling them next weekend so if there are more issues lets discuss >>>> them >>>> immediately. >>>> >>>> 1. There will be no compromise on Candidate's right to choose his scribe >>>> and >>>> 2. At this stage we cannot insist that all exams be taken on line-sorry >>>> techies you need to be practical about this. We are talking about the >>>> country and all exams. >>>> >>>> Lets look at other issues and dont waste time on the above 2. Maybe we >>>> can >>>> think of different kinds of exams and their pecularities. >>>> >>>> Some years ago National Federation of the Blind had won a judgement >>>> which >>>> stated that the Blind can give the U P S E in braille. I needed to know >>>> if anyone has really done it in braille or has anyone even heard of a >>>> person who did it in braille. 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