Abstract:

This paper describes the digital transformation of examination processes at the University of Turin, detailing the transition from paper-based constraints to a centralised e-testing system based on Moodle and Safe Exam Browser (SEB). The project addresses new challenges in the Higher Education Area (HEA) by overcoming the physical limitations of traditional computer labs through the large-scale implementation of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Computer Lab Based (CLB) models.

The study details a multi-phase evolutionary plan (2024–2026), analysing how adaptive network infrastructures — including the deployment of more than 23 high-density Wi-Fi access points — and advanced security plug-ins ensure academic integrity at scale. A core pillar of this research is the Lifelong Learning strategy, developed in collaboration with the University’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). This strategy focuses on a Faculty Development programme delivered through asynchronous Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Open Badges to certify the digital competencies of both faculty and students. By offering standardised, accessible training, this approach directly addresses the Digital Divide and technological exclusion, ensuring all participants, regardless of their initial skill level, are prepared for the digital transition.

By examining exam volume data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) updated to 2026 — including more than 2,000 student and 50 professor MOOC enrolments, more than 1,500 student and 30 professor Open Badge certifications, and a fourfold increase in CLB exam volumes within the first two months of the 2025/2026 academic year — this paper demonstrates how the synergy between Educational Technology and the links between Education and Research creates a sustainable, environmentally responsible, and replicable model.

The findings indicate that this project is a scalable benchmark for e-assessment governance in higher education, offering key insights into mitigating risks associated with Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) while supporting institutional digital citizenship and high-quality teaching standards. Ultimately, the University of Turin’s model offers a sustainable, replicable blueprint for large-scale institutions looking to modernise assessment strategies, strengthen Faculty Development, and promote digital equity through advanced IT and Lifelong Learning initiatives.

Keywords:

E-assessment, Lifelong Learning, Moodle, Safe Exam Browser, BYOD, Open Badge, Digital Divide, Faculty Development, Digital Transformation.