EdTech leaders join forces to increase assessment integrity for educational institutions across the globe
DALLAS, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ExamSoft, a secure testing and assessment platform company based in Dallas, Texas, that provides robust data and analytics to help faculty with accreditation, remediation and increase student outcomes is announcing a strategic partnership with the industry leading digital online proctoring company, ProctorU, to create a comprehensive remote integrity solution.
ExamSoft's unique exam software enables over 1,500 academic institutions and professional licensure and certification programs to host exams within the most secure type of digital environment. ProctorU Auto is an advanced automated remote proctoring solution that verifies the identity of online test-takers while detecting and deterring academic misconduct through patented AI technology. This combination of educational technology provides ExamSoft users with the first offline remote proctoring solution, powered by ProctorU.
Regardless of the exam format, in-person or online, proctoring (invigilation) is necessary to ensure exam integrity. This fully integrated solution, called ExamMonitor, will seamlessly provide users with the ability to proctor exams electronically, while still benefiting from the security and stability of not requiring an Internet connection during the exam.
"Educators depend on ExamSoft for the peace of mind that comes with our heightened exam security. Now, with ExamMonitor and the power of ProctorU, services for monitoring the exam takers' actions during the assessment process, educators have the ability to test anywhere, anytime, without compromising the integrity of the assessment," says Britt Nichols, chief revenue officer of ExamSoft.
ExamSoft and ProctorU will offer their integrated solution in the classroom for the Fall 2019 academic semester. Both companies are focused on creating an exam monitoring experience that is non-invasive and effortless for educators and students alike.
Jarrod Morgan, founder and chief strategy officer, ProctorU states, "This new partnership allows next generation exam security technology to be available in classroom settings, not just online. With the focus on academic integrity currently in the news, it's more important than ever to make sure we are bringing innovation where it is needed most."
ExamSoft is now accepting inquiries and presales for any educators or institutions who would like to experience exam monitoring through a robust, data-rich assessment platform.
About ExamSoft Worldwide, Inc.
ExamSoft is a SaaS firm, providing a scalable and flexible assessment platform that gives educators actionable data and insights to improve student learning outcomes and academic achievement. Its formative and summative assessment software provides the data faculty and administrators need to more efficiently and practically administer direct assessments and analyze results to improve curricular design, test design, and accreditation compliance. ExamSoft has served more than a thousand prominent academic, certification, and licensing institutions for more than 20 years and has successfully administered millions of exams.
About ProctorU
ProctorU provides a full suite of online proctoring and identity management solutions for education, professional development and credentialing organizations. With patented, 24/7 on-demand live proctoring and a fully-automated platform, both backed by artificial intelligence, ProctorU offers a powerful, convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional test centers. ProctorU increases access to online learning while ensuring exam integrity and accountability for any test-taker with internet access using only a computer and a webcam. To learn more, visit ProctorU.com.
