Students are being banned from wearing the devices in exams, amid concerns they could be covertly used to cheat . t.
Apple is preparing to launch its hotly-anticipated
smartwatch in April, and one university has already had two incidents
where students have been caught referring to other smart watches during
an assessment.
The gadgets could be used to store revision notes, or for covert messaging between candidates.
When Apple announced its device last year, the University of London released a statement warning "Smartwatches may become a problem in the examination hall from 2015 and beyond".
Its students have been reminded that such timepieces fall into the same category as smartphones and tablets.
Exam halls are now being fitted out with larger clocks on the walls, and many universities have purchased desk clocks for anxious students who want to keep track of the time during a test.
Universities are planning to ban students
from wearing anything on their wrists during examinations, for fear they
may use smartwatches to access the internet and cheat.
Schools say the clampdown is because invigilators are
unable to tell traditional watches from their digital counterparts, and
it would be impossible to inspect every student before a test begins.
Schools fear the devices could be used to cheat in exams
The gadgets could be used to store revision notes, or for covert messaging between candidates.
When Apple announced its device last year, the University of London released a statement warning "Smartwatches may become a problem in the examination hall from 2015 and beyond".
Its students have been reminded that such timepieces fall into the same category as smartphones and tablets.
Exam halls are now being fitted out with larger clocks on the walls, and many universities have purchased desk clocks for anxious students who want to keep track of the time during a test.
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