Faculty Resource What is HonorLock and Why Does it Matter?

With its cutting-edge technology and user-friendly interface, HonorLock ensures that every exam is fair, secure, and convenient, empowering educators and students alike to focus on what truly matters – learning and success. Get ready to experience the future of online assessments with HonorLock!

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Our goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible, providing you with all the tools and support you need. Throughout this training, you will have access to video tutorials, written guides, interactive exercises, and quizzes to test your understanding. Additionally, we offer live training sessions and continuous support to address any questions or concerns you may have.

We appreciate your dedication to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence and integrity. Let’s embark on this journey together to create a secure and fair online testing environment for our students.

What is HonorLock?

HonorLock is a state-of-the-art online proctoring solution designed to maintain academic integrity in online assessments. By utilizing advanced technology, HonorLock ensures that students are adhering to testing policies and taking exams honestly, even in a remote environment. Key features include:

Automated Proctoring: Uses AI to monitor exams and flag suspicious behaviors.
Live Proctor Pop-ins: Human proctors can intervene if the AI detects potential cheating.
Browser Lockdown: Prevents students from accessing other websites or applications during the exam.
Blocks AI: Several remote proctoring tools prevent the use of AI, like ChatGPT, during online exams.
Identity Verification: Confirms the identity of the student taking the exam.
Recording and Review: Records the exam session for later review by instructors.
Accessible for All: Minimal system requirements, support for low bandwidth, accessibility technologies, and individual accommodations ensure fair and accessible test-taking.

Why Use HonorLock?

Ensuring Academic Integrity: Online proctoring is essential in maintaining the credibility of online education. By using HonorLock, we can prevent academic dishonesty and uphold the standards of our institution.

Convenience and Flexibility: HonorLock allows students to take exams from the comfort of their homes while ensuring they adhere to exam protocols. This flexibility is particularly beneficial in accommodating diverse student schedules and needs.

Advanced Security Features: HonorLock's combination of AI technology and live proctors offers a robust security system that deters cheating and ensures a fair testing environment.

Enhanced Learning Experience: By reducing instances of cheating, HonorLock helps create a more honest and competitive academic environment, which is beneficial for both students and instructors.

Support for Instructors: The platform provides tools for instructors to easily set up, monitor, and review exams, making the assessment process more efficient and manageable.

Scalable Solution: Whether for a small class or large-scale exams, HonorLock can be scaled to meet the needs of any class size, making it a versatile tool for our institution.

By integrating HonorLock into our online education framework, we commit to providing a secure, fair, and credible testing environment, ensuring that our students’ achievements are truly reflective of their knowledge and hard work