Boosting Online Learning for Students with Digital Trust

Education and Research

Ethan Matthews
Engineering Student

Meet Ethan

Ethan, an engineering student on exchange at a top university, is passionate about technology and works on projects needing secure access to resources and collaboration. He needs help verifying his identity for online exams, securing academic records, and smoothly participating in remote learning.

Verifying Identities

Verifying identities in online settings is crucial for maintaining academic integrity, especially in engineering programs. Ethan believes digital trust and identity verification could ensure all online course and exam participants are verified, preventing impersonation and cheating and, in turn, maintaining course program integrity.

How it Works

Ethan logs into the university’s online portal using his verified student digital credential during exams. This system ensures that only authorized students access the exams, with proctors monitoring remotely. Ethan feels confident that the exam’s integrity is maintained through verified identities.

Remote Learning and Collaboration

With remote learning on the rise, Ethan needs a reliable and secure way to join online classes and projects. Digital trust and identity verification systems provide secure access to course materials and collaboration tools. Ethan and his team use their verified credentials for a group project to access virtual labs and resources. This verification ensures that only authorized students can participate, and secure communication tools enable effective collaboration, even off-campus.

The Benefits

Integrating digital trust and identity verification systems in education ensures student and staff identities are verified, maintaining academic integrity. Securing academic records and transcripts protects students’ achievements and simplifies the process of accessing and sharing these records. Facilitating online learning and remote examinations ensures that students like Ethan can participate in their courses and projects securely and efficiently, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Relevant DIACC PCTF Components

Authentication | Verified Person | Infrastructure | Privacy

Connect with the DIACC to learn how we support building digital trust around this user story at info@diacc.ca.