Device lockdown software
Device lockdown software prevents the students from accessing anything other than the given online resources, such as other websites and applications, as well as restricting the use of certain keyboard functions.
Learn everything you need about what a proctored exam is, how it works, what online proctoring exams are, and what benefits they provide.
A “Proctor” is another word for “Supervisor” and “Invigilator”. In other words, a proctored exam refers to an exam that is being supervised by someone, often a teacher, to protect academic integrity, prevent and deter cheating, as well as help and support students before, during and after the exam.
As costly pen and paper exams have quickly become obsolete (due to technological advancements) and/or inaccessible (due to the covid-19 pandemic), the use of online proctoring exams has shot through the roof. There are four methods of online proctoring that are commonly used and even combined.
Device lockdown software prevents the students from accessing anything other than the given online resources, such as other websites and applications, as well as restricting the use of certain keyboard functions.
Automated proctoring that records the student’s activity during the exam and sends automatic notifications to the proctor using behavioral trackers. The screen and web camera are recorded and presented to the proctor’s view.
Remote proctors (humans) monitor the students during the online exam and may intervene whenever they like if there are any issues. Live remote monitoring proctoring offers similar benefits to in-person proctoring, but where the proctor often monitors multiple students at the same time.
A mix of live and automated proctoring is often used to utilize the benefits of automated proctoring, while also always having a proctor present to be able to help the students during the exam if any potential issue occurs.
Here is how an online proctored test works using Digiexam's remote proctoring service.
Combine automated and live online proctoring. Verify the identities of the students before the exam. Chat with them and monitor their activities on screen and their web camera during the exam. Download and review each student’s credibility report after the exam.
Lock down the student’s device over the duration of the exam to prevent them from using anything but the chosen online resources provided.
In comparison to a browser-based exam environment, the Digiexam application offers full offline compatibility. Our platform can be trusted, regardless of internet connection.
Our platform runs perfectly both in managed environments and with BYOD setups. Digiexam is compatible with PC, Mac, Chromebooks, and iPads.
The Digiexam platform ensures everyone is given equal opportunities to take the exam. Our solution includes supportive features such as spell check, text-to-speech functionality, and the option to extend exam time.
Choose either to grade per student or per question. Anonymous grading and auto-correction of multiple choice and word gap type questions are also available to speed up and simplify the grading process.
As the University continues to pursue a remote assessment strategy for all courses, confidence in the systems we use to support exam integrity is vital.
Maggie Gibson Birmingham City University
Digiexam receives a lot of attention in the south of Germany since a lot of people share the belief that it will be the only product that will meet the regulatory and data privacy requirements for future online testing.
Dr. Martin Franzen Aalen University
We have students all over Sweden and abroad and they need to be able to complete their exams regardless of location. Digiexam's proctoring solution has become a key success factor for us at FEI.
Magnus Rolf Företagsekonomiska Institutet
FEI uses Digiexam to support its mission of giving students an opportunity to be successful on their own terms.
Read moreOnline proctored tests bring multiple advantages to the educational sector.
It is a common misconception that the sole reason for online proctored testing is to catch students that are cheating. However, an online proctored exam is a beneficial resource for students, teachers, and institutions alike. It ensures a fair testing environment and provides support to complete the exam if any potential issues arise. It gives the teachers confidence that their online exams are protected, and could even save time in the review process. And prevents and deters academic honesty, ensuring the value of the institution's education remains strong and protects their reputation.
Reputation is everything. If the academic integrity of the online exam is not properly protected, the reputation of both the program and institution may suffer. Many institutions face the difficult task of balancing convenience for students and faculty and protecting the security of the online exam. The online proctored exam sets institutions apart by ensuring academic integrity and providing convenience and flexibility, without having to compromise security.
As the world becomes increasingly digitized and global, the need for flexible solutions increases as well. Online exams allow students all over the world to participate in the exam, allowing students who can not be physically present to write the exam.
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