proctoring software
[PROK-tur-ing SOF-wair]
nounpl: proctoring software (uncountable) / proctoring softwares (countable usage)
software de supervisão / software de monitoramento de provas
1. Digital application or platform that monitors and supervises students during online examinations or assessments, typically using webcam, screen recording, and artificial intelligence to detect cheating or irregularities
The university implemented proctoring software to ensure academic integrity during remote exams.
A universidade implementou software de supervisão para garantir a integridade acadêmica durante as provas remotas.
2. Technology that tracks eye movement, keyboard activity, and browser behavior to verify test-taker identity and prevent unauthorized assistance
Students complained about the invasive nature of the proctoring software used in the online course.
Os estudantes reclamaram sobre a natureza invasiva do software de monitoramento utilizado no curso online.
Proctoring software became widely adopted in Brazil and Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic for distance learning. In Brazil, concerns about privacy and data protection are common among students and educators. In the USA, particularly in NYC, there has been significant debate about the ethical implications and accessibility issues of such software in K-12 and higher education settings. The term reflects the tension between academic integrity and individual privacy in modern online education.
NYC Slang
exam spy software / test-watching app
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