Proctoring is the invigilation done when the examination is taken. This is proctored/invigilated by a neutral proctor/ invigilator, whose presents is to ensure the identity of the exam taker, the integrity of the environment under which the exam is taken. UoPeople make proctoring a requirement for students to attain their degrees. A student will not be allowed to graduate until all the proctored exams are completed. Proctoring avoids cheating and makes the exam taken credible. (“Proctored Exams – Instructions to the Student,” n.d.).
Students at UoPeople have a choice to choose a proctor during the online registration for their course. They can choose between an offline proctor (someone local and neutral to the student) and an online proctor who is supplied by UoPeople. …show more content…
These are; he/she is at least 21 years old, a reputable being of integrity, for example your Manager, without any intentions to influence the outcome of your results, should not be a student at UoPeople and must have reliable access to the internet and email services. (“Proctored Exams – Instructions to the Student,” n.d.). It is the student’s responsibility, to make sure that the proctor is available on time for the exam, failure to turn up for the exam also means that the student has failed the exam.
When you choose the proctor of your choice, he/she should be registered the same time you enrol for a new course in the Student Portal. Under Enrollment menu, one can add Course to undertake, and if the course requires a proctor, a student will be prompted for the details of the proctor, that is, First name, Second Name, Email Address, Telephone Number, Occupation and the Place of