Gaze detection technology uses computer vision and artificial intelligence algorithms to track the movement of a test taker’s eyes. By monitoring a student’s gaze, online proctors can detect instances of collaboration, distraction, or the use of unauthorized materials, and take appropriate actions.
While online proctoring is opening up new opportunities for students off campus, some proctoring systems can present serious problems.
Widespread use of remote proctoring of exams during the pandemic has brought a furious backlash from some students and faculty.
Many colleges and universities turned to AI-based proctoring software to prevent cheating on remote-learning exams. But to overcome privacy concerns and other problems, technology providers need to listen to the students.
A state-of-the-art online proctoring solution should address the complexities of online test administration and scoring to ensure test validity.
Online exam administration has become the new norm for institutions, and it may be here to stay. Navigating this new landscape can be daunting—but InstructureCon 2021 makes it easier.
This is a great step in the fight for ed tech privacy, and adopting a more thoughtful and respectful proctoring platforms.
The final exams and papers that assess student performance are an incentive for students to do their very best work. If assessments become compromised, it threatens the whole institution.