Proctoring for online degrees
Benefits of proctoring for online degrees
Academic integrity
Advanced proctoring solutions like ours prevent cheating, promote academic honesty, and ensure a fair and equal testing environment for every student.
Accessibility
Proctoring facilitates access to education by allowing students who cannot attend on-campus exams to complete assessments remotely, regardless of their circumstances.
Efficiency
Proctoring helps institutions save valuable time by flagging potential misconduct and providing clear evidence, allowing educators to make swift and informed academic decisions.
Sustainability
Proctoring removes the need for students and invigilators to travel to exam centers or campuses. It also reduces reliance on printed materials and physical infrastructure, supporting a more sustainable approach to education.
Characteristics of proctoring for online degrees
Below are the main characteristics to look for in a proctoring solution for online programs:
🎓Ease of use
SMOWL is easy to use, with every plan offering full onboarding and round-the-clock support for both students and academic institutions.
🎓Compatibility
Our proctoring software seamlessly integrates with major Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas, and is also compatible with built-in platforms via API.
🎓Flexibility
Every exam is unique and may require different levels of supervision. SMOWL offers the flexibility to adjust monitoring levels as needed within the acquired plan.
🎓Compliance
All proctoring solutions must adhere to relevant privacy regulations. SMOWL meets the highest global data protection standards, ensuring compliance and suitability across all countries.
🎓Scalability
Scalable solutions adapt over time, avoiding disruptive software transitions. SMOWL adapts as your institution expands.
SMOWL for online degrees: advantages for educators
✔ Trust
Academic integrity builds trust in online and digital programs, enhancing the institutions´ credibility and reputation.
✔ Time-saving
SMOWL provides actionable reports that enable institutions to make prompt academic decisions, reducing administrative workload and allowing them to focus on education.
✔ Cost reduction
Our proctoring software removes the need for physical facilities, printed materials, and travel to exam centers.
✔ Revenue
Institutions can use SMOWL to build trust in online examinations and extend their reach to a broader student audience.
✔ Unlimited exams
Smowltech offers both activity-based and student-based subscriptions. The latter allows for an unlimited number of exams per user.
SMOWL for online degrees: advantages for students
✔ Equity
SMOWL guarantees fair assessments by creating an equal and consistent testing environment for all students.
✔ Accessibility
Our solution removes barriers to education by enabling remote exam participation and supporting learners with diverse needs through integration with accessibility tools, whether remotely or on-site.
✔ Privacy
At Smowltech, protecting student privacy is a top priority, so learners can take their exams without concerns about their personal data.
✔ Savings
SMOWL proctoring helps students cut down on expenses by removing the need to travel, making the assessment process more convenient and cost-effective.
✔ User experience
Exams can be taken through the institution’s learning platform, so students don’t need to adapt to any external systems.
250+ institutions and organizations worldwide trust us
Our clients rely on SMOWL to ensure academic integrity in digital assessments.
SMOWL proctoring provides secure, fair, and reliable exam conditions.
In line with global education and sustainability goals
Smowltech aligns with the United Nations’ goals (SDG4 and SDG13) by fostering quality education and helping reduce carbon emissions.
Overcoming digital barriers
SMOWL is optimized to operate on older digital devices and 3G Internet connections, enabling access to online education in rural areas and areas with limited technology.
This helps close the digital divide, ensuring students in these regions have the same educational opportunities as others.
Revolutionizing education through technology
You can now evaluate individuals’ knowledge without the need for travel or commuting, using a trusted, intuitive, and secure digital solution.
Committed to safeguarding student privacy
Smowltech, a European company backed by European Union funding, adheres to its ethical and security standards.
SMOWL is fully compliant with the GDPR, the world’s strictest data protection regulation.
This compliance ensures that our solution is suitable for institutions and organizations globally, guaranteeing privacy and security within any legal framework.
Developing trust through honest practices
We recognize the importance of choosing the right tool. That’s why we offer a free demonstration and are available to answer all your questions in a meeting, ensuring you have all the information you need.