Ever since the mayhem of the pandemic distorted ordinary life, the educational sector was one of the most majorly hit sectors. Nevertheless, relying upon and supported by technology, it was also a segment that quickly yet strongly rebounded into the new normal. In this digital realm where everything had to virtually fit into our screens, the conduction of examinations was a topic of concern. However, with technology comes the solution, which in this case happens to be remote proctoring.
In a traditional examination setting, students are expected to assemble at a set time in a specific location with human invigilators verifying each candidate appearing for the exam while simultaneously keeping an eye on a limited number of students to maintain the integrity of the exam. As opposed to this, remote proctoring is a scalable method of authenticating, regulating, and supervising virtual assessments. It is location independent, which implies that applicants can take the exam whenever and wherever they want because there is no requirement for a human proctor. Furthermore, in addition to being user-friendly for the participants, it saves exam organisers a considerable financial burden. Online proctoring also promotes safety and reliability. Exam cheating is difficult to detect, but with AI-based proctoring, cheating may be detected promptly. Here are 3 types of remote proctoring:
- Live Online Proctoring
It’s fairly identical to offline proctoring, besides the availability of a remote location as an examiner checks the candidates’ videos, audios, and screens in real-time from a distant location. A live proctor can intervene and take action instantly if a person engages in some malpractice.
- AI-Based Proctoring
This is the most recent and effective sort of digital invigilation. It almost totally negates the need for a physical examiner. Using facial recognition, eye tracking, and object tracking through the camera, AI-based proctoring technologies can track and identify malicious actions of participants in real-time. The applicant is forbidden from plagiarising and/or duplicating responses, surfing the web, or using any other programme thus making automatic proctoring more efficient and foolproof.
- Recorded Proctoring
Throughout this style of proctoring, the applicants’ cameras, audio, and screens are collected in real-time. The assessor analyzes the recording at a later time. This minimises the time restriction of constantly observing applicants while preserving the barrier of human invigilators’ continuous involvement.
Currently, live proctoring is inexpensive in comparison to AI-based proctoring. Although there is no need for a human proctor in the case of auto proctoring, the costs of functioning are higher due to the need for video streaming, video storage, and retrieval. Distant proctoring is presently the standard method of conducting online tests with faraway students. In fact, as per a recent survey, 55% of students preferred and are more comfortable with this mode of examination due to various reasons. Being able to use one’s device, taking exams in the quiet and calm of your home instead of a crowded centre where chances of being distracted are higher, and appearing for the exam at a convenient time that falls within the “exam window” are a few to name of.
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