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Enhancing Exam Integrity Through Technology: NCTA Conference Insights

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At the NCTA Conference 2010, we explored the vital role technology plays in upholding academic integrity. Emphasizing accessibility and user-friendly solutions, we discussed the importance of minimizing the "creepy factor" in monitoring tools. Our commitment to five core values—honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility—underscores the need for integrity in assessments. Effective strategies include webcam monitoring, computer supervision, and student identity authentication. A Northampton Community College survey revealed that 75% of students were very satisfied with their ProctorU experience, illustrating the positive impact of thoughtful technology use in exams.

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Enhancing Exam Integrity Through Technology: NCTA Conference Insights

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  1. Using Technology to Raise the Bar of Exam Integrity NCTA Conference 2010

  2. We needed… • Integrity • Easy to use technology • Low “creepy factor”

  3. Academic Integrity "A commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility." (Center for Academic Integrity. The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity.)  “Administering the exam the way it was designed to be administered, giving no student an advantage over the other.” (ProctorU Code of Ethics)

  4. Academic Integrity See the student See what the student is doing Know student’s identity

  5. Technology

  6. Creepy Factor Creepy.

  7. Creepy Factor Not creepy.

  8. Step 1: Monitor via webcam

  9. Step 2: Monitor student’s computer

  10. Step 3: Authenticate Student’s Identity

  11. Meeting the Needs • Integrity • Easy to use technology • Low “creepy factor”

  12. Student Reaction • A Northampton Community College survey showed 75% of respondents were “very satisfied” with the ProctorU experience.

  13. Other Technology options • Lockdown browsers • clipboard disabling • Anti-plagiarism services

  14. www.ProctorU.com jmorgan@proctoru.com

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