Creating A Level Playing Field With Online Proctoring Softwares

Writing exams within a classroom was a mandate before the pandemic; students, teachers and parents knew no other way. However, from 2020, schooling at home and hybrid schooling were 2 new ways of learning; this percolated to the examination process as well. While it proved to be a much safer (health-wise) alternative in-school exams, monitoring students became increasingly difficult. This was a challenge faced by teachers; in addition, meritorious students might also have felt a slight disadvantage over their non-meritorious counterparts as the internet and books were easily accessible. However, a remote proctoring approach was the ideal solution for both teachers and students. Let us see how.  

1. Monitoring Candidate Behavior
   Machine learning and artificial intelligence have made remote proctoring systems the go-to for schools and teachers. Not only do these softwares monitor candidate behavior but also keep a track of online chat logs, browsing history during the exam, and audio or video played while the exam is in progress. In addition, a human invigilator acts as an extra buffer to prevent cheating. 
    
2. Ease of Auditing
   Since remote proctoring exams online need to use cutting-edge softwares, a major benefit that students and invigilators can reap is the fact that these sessions are recorded. This enables the entire session to be replayed in case if an audit or a teacher wants to check whether a student has cheated, thereby creating a level playing field for all candidates.
    
3. Easy to Set Up
   Installing remote proctoring systems is a one-time user-friendly experience, as is using them. It seamlessly connects and integrates with the LMS, post which it verifies student identity, thereby making the use of a username and password void. This also ensures that no candidate can send a proxy on their behalf to attend the examination, ensuring a fair and legit outcome.
    
4. Increases Online Exam Credibility
   Unlike a few years ago where a student could get away with cheating during an online exam, they now know that they are being monitored as online remote proctoring exams primarily use artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect malpractices. This greatly reduces the chances of any cheating activity to occur thus boosting the credibility of online exams. 
    
5. End-to-End Data Encryption
   When opting for a remote proctoring approach, the software asks students to input information (including sensitive data) as a mandate. This information, if leaked, could become a matter of concern. Top softwares ensure end-to-end student data encryption so that students can take the exam with ease. It also prevents any biased decisions from invigilators.  

The benefits of using an online proctoring software are unparalleled, and we are sure that you are thinking about getting one so each student can reap its benefits. But which one should you choose? 

uLearn – A Vigilant but Non-intrusive Online Proctoring Software 

ULearn is an apt approach to secure and non-invasive online proctoring. It has been designed to minimize cheating during online exams to create a level playing field for each candidate. It provides AI-based automated warnings, does not meddle with any system, enhances hybrid learning and exams – all while being cost-effective! 7,000+ tests, and a total count of 6,00,000 students have already given exams using our software, and the cheating rate has been 0%! To know more, send us an email on marketing@ulearn.io or give us a call on 1800 209 8366. Come, let us make taking online exams fair and accessible to everyone.