What is proctoring?

Learning methods are changing rapidly. With the application of proctoring it is possible to acquire knowledge, skills and capabilities in a virtual environment.

Today there are tools created with the purpose of guaranteeing the quality of the assessment process, without necessarily requiring the physical presence of students and teachers in a specific location.

Online assessment instances emerged to meet the challenges of the new education. However, the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was what drove their use among institutions that had to change their teaching modality.

In that context, many universities around the world transferred their learning methodology to the online format, embracing new channels to provide accessibility and flexibility for students and teachers.

One of the most critical points in education is the assessment carried out to verify the acquisition of knowledge. Technology is integral to this situation, which is why proctoring solutions have been implemented to supervise assessment instances in a safe and reliable way.

What is proctoring?

Proctoring is a technological solution that allows remote supervision and monitoring of exams, ensuring that students take assessments under fair conditions and without engaging in dishonest conduct.

Through the use of artificial intelligence, cameras and biometric analysis, proctoring verifies the student's identity, controls the exam environment and detects irregular behaviour in real time.

There are different types of proctoring, including:

• Live proctoring: a human supervisor monitors the exam in real time via video.
• Automated proctoring: artificial intelligence systems analyse the student's behaviour during the exam and generate incident reports.
• Application proctoring: an application blocks access to other programmes or websites during the exam, ensuring a controlled environment.

What is proctoring used for?

The main objective of proctoring is to guarantee academic integrity in online assessments. Among its main benefits:

• Verification of the student's identity before and during the exam.
• Detection of suspicious behaviour in real time.
• Generation of reliable evidence about the student's performance.
• Reduction of academic fraud in virtual environments.
• Scalability for institutions with large volumes of assessments.

At Klarway we offer proctoring solutions adapted to the needs of universities and educational institutions in Latin America, combining advanced technology with an accessible and user-friendly experience.