Students’ perception of the importance of facial authentication software in moodle tools

Resumen

Nowadays, the use of facial authentication software in distance education could help to guarantee the proper login ofstudents in the Learning Management Systems. Also, facial software utilization in online activities will probably identifystudents and prevent cheating. Thus, the current research analyzes the suitability of introducing a facial authenticationsoftware application in different LMS tools. In order to reach this goal, the perceptions of 67 master students wereanalyzed. Students were divided into two groups. The facial software was applied to the first group at the same time whenthis group did their coursework using Tests, Glossaries, and Lessons Moodletools. The secondgroup did their course workusing Forums, Task mailboxes, and Databases Moodle tools without the surveillance of the facial software. Then, bothgroups were surveyed by a questionnaire related to the students’ perception about using facial authentication software inMoodle tools. The data analysis revealed that the Moodle tools in which the implantation of facial authentication softwarewould be important are Tests, Glossaries and Lessons.