What Does Proctoring an Exam Actually Mean? Explained by Inspera Digital Assessment
Online Test Proctoring has gained momentum but people may not be familiar with what it means. Experts predict that online proctoring may soon become more widely accepted by mainstream academia.
In a nutshell, ‘proctoring an exam’ refers to monitoring and supervising a test-taker during an exam ensuring they adhere to the rules and regulations set by the exam administrator. The proctor is in place to maintain the integrity and security of the exam and to prevent any instances of cheating or misconduct by the test-taker. Online proctoring is really no different other than it mainly involves the proctor monitoring via computer an online testing environment ensuring exam success and academic integrity.
Proctors are responsible for verifying test-takers' identity, distributing and collecting exam materials, and ensuring that the exam is conducted in a controlled and secure environment. They may also monitor a test-takers behavior and their movements during the exam, in person or remotely, to ensure that they do not engage in any prohibited activities, such as using unauthorized materials or communicating with others during the exam. With online assessments pairing a proctoring solution allows proctors the ability to monitor students; from anywhere. Online proctors have a variety of tools to prevent unauthorized activity and capture suspicious behavior from a distance.
For instance, many of the latest and cutting-edge digital exam platforms, like Inspera, use smarter digital proctoring to address today’s hybrid testing needs.
Proctoring helps to maintain the integrity and credibility of the exam, ensuring that the results accurately reflect the test-taker's knowledge and abilities. Online proctoring may be conducted in various settings, such as classrooms, testing centers, and hybrid or remote locations through online proctoring software.
Technology continues to change how proctoring is performed, aiding all aspects of taking an exam or administering one. Remote proctoring allows for greater flexibility and accessibility for test-takers. emote online proctoring software uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to monitor test-takers' behaviors and movements during the exam. If suspicious behavior is detected, the software flags the action to be reviewed by the proctor and if needed subsequent action can be taken.
Readers can learn more about Inspera and the company’s digital proctoring and online assessment platform by visiting https://www.inspera.com
A company representative explained the role of smart proctoring within the digital assessment process for test takers: “Remote proctoring plays an important role in achieving a secure digital exam environment so that every student can do their best work proving their course knowledge. Plus faculty and administration have the confidence knowing that the highest level of academic integrity and exam management has been achieved.”
Digital assessment solutions like Inspera continue to evolve, providing test takers in-person or online with an excellent experience while enabling proctors to monitor and maintain exam integrity.
About Inspera
Inspera is a leading-edge European digital assessment provider providing test-takers with equal opportunities to prove their skills in an authentic and fully digital manner. Inspera empowers colleges and universities to deliver secure assessments, standardized tests, open and closed book exams, as well as formative and diagnostics tests, either on-site or fully remotely. The company’s unique end-to-end platform and remote proctoring services are enhanced by customer service support that ensures successful institution-wide adoption and rollout. Founded in 1999, Inspera is on a mission to improve education on a global scale. With more than 200 dedicated EdTech entrepreneurs collaborating to revolutionize the assessment process. www.inspera.com/us
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