In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to conduct secure and efficient assessments is more critical than ever. Whether for educational institutions, professional bodies, or corporate training, ensuring the integrity of exams is paramount. This is where remote proctoring comes in, and EDExams offers a powerful suite of solutions designed to meet diverse needs. By understanding the different types of proctoring available, organisations can unlock a new level of efficiency and security.
The Different Types of Proctoring
Proctoring methods vary in their approach to security, flexibility, and cost. Each type is suited to different scenarios, and EDExams provides all three options to ensure you can choose the right fit for your specific requirements.
Live Proctoring
Live proctoring provides the highest level of security and assurance. It involves a trained human invigilator who monitors candidates in real time using a webcam, microphone, and screen share. The proctor continuously observes the candidate’s environment and behaviour, communicating via secure chat if necessary. This allows for immediate intervention if any suspicious activity is detected, preventing potential cheating before it can affect the exam’s outcome.
The benefits of this method are substantial. It offers maximum confidence in the results and provides instant technical support, which can significantly reduce exam-day stress for candidates. Due to the involvement of live staff, this is often the most suitable option for high-stakes exams, such as professional licensing boards or regulated qualifications where continuous oversight is essential for compliance and credibility.
Record + Review
Record + review proctoring offers a more flexible and scalable alternative. In this method, the candidate’s entire exam session—including their webcam, microphone, and screen activity—is recorded. Trained invigilators then review this footage after the exam to check for any breaches of rules or unusual behaviour. This approach is highly effective for maintaining exam integrity, as it provides a thorough, documented record of the entire assessment.
A key advantage of recorded proctoring is its cost-effectiveness, especially for large cohorts. It eliminates the need for live invigilators for every session, allowing candidates in different time zones to take exams on-demand without scheduling conflicts. This makes it a great solution for large-scale vocational exams, corporate training assessments, or any situation where flexibility and scalability are prioritised without compromising security.
Third-Party Proctoring
Third-party proctoring is a game-changer for organisations that want to enhance security without overhauling their existing systems. This is where EDExams truly shines. It integrates with an organisation’s current exam platform—whether it’s an LMS, VLE, or proprietary software—to deliver professional live or recorded invigilation.
The main benefit of this approach is that it allows you to preserve your investment in existing platforms while adding a layer of professional monitoring. The exam continues to run on your familiar system, and the EDExams application runs seamlessly in the background to monitor the session. This method is incredibly flexible, supporting hybrid models where some candidates test in person while others do so remotely. It provides independent verification, which is crucial for strengthening compliance and audit readiness. Third-party proctoring is an ideal solution for universities, colleges, and awarding organisations that require professional oversight but want to avoid the disruption and cost of platform migration.
How to Decide
Choosing the right proctoring method depends on the specific needs of your assessment.
- Live Proctoring: Best for high-stakes, regulated exams that require immediate oversight and maximum security.
- Recorded Proctoring: Perfect for flexible, scalable exams where post-assessment review is sufficient to maintain integrity.
- Third-Party Proctoring: The ideal choice for organisations with existing platforms that need professional monitoring and compliance without any disruption to their current systems.
By offering these diverse proctoring solutions, EDExams provides the tools necessary to unlock a new level of efficiency, security, and flexibility in your assessment processes.
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