*1.1. Background*

Online assessment is a system that involves assessments through the web or intranet [12]. Supporting the above-mentioned definition, [13] define online assessment as an e-system that involves assessment of students in an online context. The use of technology in assessment first began in the 1920s, and e-assessment enhances the measurement of learner outcomes, making it possible for them to obtain immediate and direct feedback [7]. With e-assessment, online or virtual assessment is witnessing significant changes to compliment the e-learning strategies established as a result of the pandemic. In this narrative review, the terms online assessment, virtual assessment and e-assessment are used interchangeably. Online assessment is used to assess applied knowledge and skills that can be assessed online [14].

Among their other roles and competencies, nurse educators are expected to execute professional teaching of knowledge and skills to facilitate teaching and learning, enable learner development, and supports learners' continuous life-long learning [15]. In this regard, the student nurse educators are assessed on their skills in preparation of their journey to becoming competent nurse educators. It has been suggested that there is a need for formal preparation for nurse educators who foster the ongoing development of nurses in clinical practice; therefore, nurse educators, regardless of the setting in which they work or are preparing to work, must receive formal instruction about online teaching [16].
