5 ways in which uLearn help Institutes catch cheating before it happens.

First, let us start by discussing what online proctoring is. To put it simply, it is a digital invigilation software that helps conduct cheat-proof online exams by catching any misconduct that happens in an online exam that is conducted remotely.

Technology is already in place that helps teachers to continue online teaching. But when it comes to online exams, questions and concerns may arise regarding the academic integrity and authenticity of these exams. This is because to appear for online exams, students make use of various electronic devices like computers, laptops, tablets, etc. These devices are equipped with multiple functions such as browsers, digital educational material, softwares, that help students easily cheat.

uLearn’s online proctoring solution provides a comfortable and convenient experience to both students and institutions while creating a cheat-proof test environment. Let’s see how remote proctoring works with uLearn? The solution is equipped with AI technology that detects multiple types of misconduct and flags them while notifying the same to the instructor. The automated AI monitoring system is designed to catch cheating before it happens. 

1. Test takers’ Authentication – The first step before appearing for the test is to authenticate the identity of the test taker. This is done by providing a photo ID, an audio test along with facial verification. uLearn’s online remote proctoring solution uses its facial recognition software to cross verify the true identity of the student. The audio is recorded and used during the test to detect any suspicious activity.

2. AI base Automated Proctoring – Once the test begins the AI starts monitoring each and every candidate’s screen. The algorithm flags activities including but not limited to incidences when the candidate has moved away from the test screen. uLearn provides you the time and a recording of this activity which informs the instructor where exactly did the test taker navigate to.

3. Smart Facial Recognition – There might be cases where the examiner might have prepared some physical notes to use during the test. uLearn’s facial recognition software catches any eye or facial movement. Not only this, but it also reports instances when the registered face moves away from the screen or if there is any other face/person present in the room other than the test taker.

4. Speech Detection – uLearn uses the audio recording of the test taker which was earlier stored to detect if any other human voice is detected in the test environment. The smart AI goes above and beyond to give accurate results by neglecting any sound other than a human’.

5. Proctoring Report – Once the test is completed a proctoring report is generated with video and audio recordings of each student for the entirety of the test duration. The report will highlight the different types of misconduct along with the time they happened.

Other than these there are a few hidden features such as Live chat for instructors, copy & paste disabling, and many more. Now that you know how remote proctoring works in uLearn, Request a Demo with our experts to explore the solution and how it works. uLearn has an existing presence in markets such as America, England, Canada, Europe, South Africa, India, etc., and has helped several universities conduct cheat-proof examinations.