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Remote monitoring and intervention (1977)

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Thanks to Phil Butcher of the Open University for information about this system, which was developed from a report by Professor William Dorn of the University of Denver who was a Fulbright-Hay scholar at the UK Open University in 1972-3.

The online computer-based system enabled students at Open University  study centres scattered around the UK to

  • receive questions
  • answer those questions
  • receive immediate, automatic, feedback

and tutors in Milton Keynes to

  • monitor the performance of students
  • monitor the responses

and for both students and tutors to

  • initiate a conversation to discuss and clarify misunderstandings using the same telephone line used to transmit the questions and answers.

The system was first introduced in 1977 and is described briefly in Bramer, M., (1980) Using computers in distance education: The first ten years of the British Open University, Computers and Education, 4, 293-301

7 early descriptions of remote proctoring (1997 – 2007)

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Here are 7 interesting documents that I found that discuss remotely monitoring computer based assessments.

I am very appreciative of the opportunity to contribute to this blog.  My name is Matthew Jaeh and I am the VP of Operations for ProctorU Inc.

ProctorU is an online proctoring service that allows examinees to test anywhere while still ensuring exam security for the testing organization. Using webcams, screen-sharing technology, and proven authentication techniques, the staff at ProctorU’s three dedicated centers provides live monitoring of test-takers taking their examinations from home, work, or anywhere. Examinees connect to their monitor via a one-on-one video sessions and the monitor provide pre-exam assistance and technical support at no additional charge. The monitor maintains security during the session by monitoring audio, video and the candidate’s screen throughout the entire examination