3 things to know about online proctoring and LMS integration

Transitioning from in-person to online examination at a rapid pace has been a tough process for students and even more so for educators. That’s because identifying and choosing the right online testing and proctoring tool in a short period of time can be somewhat complicated. Various factors need to be considered, such as data security, ease of use, and most importantly, LMS integration capabilities, to ensure a smooth transition to the new model of learning and testing. So before choosing an online proctoring system, here are three things that educators must know about and consider:

1.   Broad compatibility

The online proctoring system should have broad LMS and LTI integration compatibility, i.e., it should be integrable with a variety of learning management systems. Not only that, the tool should also look familiar with the LMS, and students and proctors must be able to easily navigate through the LMS and proctoring tool. This will help reduce the stress and workload of the students as well as educators and lead to easy adoption. For this, institutions need to choose a highly customizable online proctoring system that can easily blend in and function with their current LMS.

2.   Secure integration

The online proctoring system should ensure student data privacy to the highest degree while also maintaining ease of use. It should eliminate the need to create a separate account for logging in for exams, as most current systems do. Once a student logs in to the LMS, they should be able to be easily verified by the online proctoring tool. As an added measure, the tool can have easy and rapid authentication options such as facial recognition and other biometric authentication options. Additionally, all the necessary data should be passed simply and securely between your LMS and online proctoring system. It also ensures compliance with data security laws such as the GDPR.

3.   Advanced features

The online proctoring tool should have other advanced, value-adding features that enable it to seamlessly run within the integrated learning management system. For instance, the tool should have AI-based proctoring, and candidate authentication features that can be easily accessed within the LMS and doesn’t require the student to download any additional software. The online proctoring tool should have a robust API to pass information between LMS and proctoring system to ensure a seamless user experience.

The right proctoring tool can provide ease of access and a familiar examination environment that students and teachers are accustomed to with their current LMS. With the right tools, online examinations can become a secure, robust, consistent, and fair alternative to onsite examinations. For instance, you can try Ulearn’s online proctoring tool which provides hassle-free LMS integration, including Canvas, Blackboard, and Sakai, for a seamless user experience that is transforming the way online exams are conducted.

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