Jakarta, INTI – In education, the issue of exam cheating has always been a challenge. Despite the advancement of technology, unscrupulous students still find ways to cheat. So, what if exam monitoring is done in an unusual and more sophisticated way?
Students Take Exams Supervised by Drones
As reported by Gulf News on Sunday, April 27, 2025, a 30-second video widely circulated on social media platform X showing the atmosphere of an exam room at a university in the country of Egypt reveals a unique way implemented by a professor in Egypt to solve this problem. The video shows dozens of students sitting in a crowded exam room. However, what catches the eye is not only the human invigilators, but also a drone flying in the room.
The professor teaching the course decided to utilize drones as an additional surveillance tool to prevent academic fraud, such as cheating. With its flying capabilities, the drone monitors students directly from above, making them feel more closely watched. This is certainly an interesting innovative step in creating a more honest exam atmosphere.
The implementation of drone technology immediately drew widespread attention. On the one hand, many praised the initiative as a creative attempt to maintain the integrity of the exam. On the other hand, there are also those who consider it an excessive step. However, it cannot be denied that the use of advanced technology in education is increasingly becoming a trend that cannot be ignored.
Can drones be an innovation for academics?
With the rapid development of technology, can similar measures be implemented in universities in Indonesia? In the midst of rampant cheating practices in various educational institutions, the application of technology in monitoring exams may be a solution worth considering. However, of course, there needs to be considerations related to the comfort of students and their right to privacy.
Technology such as drones can be part of the effort to maintain academic honesty, but there are many things that need to be thought through, ranging from effectiveness, cost, to appropriate regulations.
The application of technology in education clearly opens up many new opportunities. However, on the other hand, it is important to constantly seek a balance between innovation and ethics.
Conclusion
The use of drones can show that technological innovation can be a creative solution to classic problems such as academic cheating. Despite the pros and cons, this move can open an important discussion on how technology can be applied wisely in education. With the right approach, the use of technology can be the key to creating a fairer, more honest and modern education ecosystem.
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