TSC’s Social Media Ban to Curb Exam Cheating: What You Need to Know.
TSC news(Exams 2023).In a significant move to combat the spread of fake examination materials, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has imposed strict rules on teachers’ use of social media platforms. This ban affects approximately 380,000 teachers in Kenya during the examination period.
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The TSC has identified 33 specific social media sites, including popular platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, and X groups (formerly known as Twitter). Teachers are now prohibited from joining or participating in these online groups during the exam season.
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Dr. Nancy Macharia, the CEO of TSC, made it clear that any teacher caught assisting in exam malpractice will face serious disciplinary consequences. The government has taken action to prevent these social media platforms from being used to distribute counterfeit exam materials.
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To enforce these rules, the Communication Authority will closely monitor social media platforms 24/7 and swiftly remove any content related to fake exam papers. They are collaborating with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the National Cybersecurity Centre in the fight against exam malpractice.
The DCI has also issued a stern warning that those responsible for sharing exam papers on social media platforms will be tracked and arrested. This crackdown is part of an effort to secure the integrity of national exams.
In addition to the social media ban, the use of mobile phones will be restricted in exam centers. Only center managers will be allowed to use mobile phones within their offices, and teachers won’t be permitted inside the examination premises.
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Furthermore, all secondary school teachers will be deployed as examination officials at locations away from their regular schools to enhance the security of national exams. The government has set up command centers to address any issues and emergencies during the examination period.
This new policy is aimed at ensuring the credibility of national exams and preventing early exposure to exam content. It is a critical step in safeguarding the education system from cheating and maintaining the integrity of examinations in Kenya.