Think cheating on an online exam is easy? Think again. The wild west days of online learning are over. In recent years, colleges and universities have caught on to digital dishonesty, and many now use sophisticated proctoring tools, such as SmarterProctoring, to monitor students during online tests.
Largely powered by AI, modern proctoring services have far-reaching abilities, including scanning students' private bedrooms, monitoring subtle eye movements, locking students' computer screens, and detecting other devices in use near the test taker.
Has a proctoring platform recently accused you or your child of cheating? Misconduct allegations can lead to academic penalties, disciplinary records, and lasting damage to a student's future. If you're facing accusations, you don't have to navigate them alone.
Protect your academic reputation. Contact the Lento Law Firm for a confidential consultation. Call 888.535.3686 or submit our online form to get started today.
What Sets SmarterProctoring Apart?
While all proctoring services share the same goal, to detect cheating during an exam, platforms can differ widely in their approach, features, and overall philosophy.
SmarterProctoring is marketed as the flexible proctoring option with a more human touch. While offering all the bells and whistles of AI proctoring, SmarterProctoring leans more heavily into live human proctoring, meaning a real human being sits behind a screen, watching students take their test the good old-fashioned way.
SmarterProctoring is known for easily integrating with many different systems that schools already use to test students. They also offer the option of the instructor acting as the proctor for their own exams, which they market as a way for schools to proctor tests while still maintaining a level of familiarity and trust with students.
Regardless of its many flexible options, let's not forget the reason SmarterProctoring exists - to carefully survey a student's every move while they test.
Like all proctoring services, SmarterProctoring ultimately relies on potentially invasive methods that can leave students feeling anxious during and after exams and, in some cases, may lead to serious allegations that jeopardize not only their academic careers but their futures as a whole.
Accused of Cheating by SmarterProctoring? Here's What to Do:
If SmarterProctoring detects any suspicious activity during your testing process, the first thing you can expect is for the live proctor to reach out to you in real time, either through audio or chat, to ask for clarification about what's happening.Be mindful of how you respond. The best approach is to remain calm and respectful. Give a straightforward response and assume the best. In most cases, it's simply a misunderstanding that can be quickly resolved so you can continue your test without further interruption.
If the SmarterProctoring human proctor or AI system suspects more than just a misunderstanding, they'll notify your instructor that potential cheating may be occurring. From there, it's out of your hands. Your instructor will now decide how to move forward with the accusation.
Here's How to Proceed to Ensure the Best Possible Outcome:
- Do seek legal counsel - the sooner the better. Don't wait for the situation to snowball. Academic misconduct accusations can quickly escalate quickly. Our well-versed Student Defense Team knows the ins and outs of your school's academic policies and procedures and can help.
- Do maintain your composure. This situation is best handled in a calm manner. Ideally, you want to maintain your ability to think clearly and really understand what is happening.
- Do gather any evidence you may have that can aid your defense - think screenshots, video footage, notes, etc. Hand over any useful evidence to your lawyer.
- Don't discuss your case, in person or online. You may want to vent but this is not in your best interest. Anything you tell your friends or write online can later be used against you, no matter how casual you may have meant it. If you need to get your thoughts out, consider writing in a private journal instead.
- Don't attempt to start a conversation with your instructor, proctor, or school board to explain. Let your lawyer speak for you. Your attorney can more efficiently communicate with your institution on your behalf.
- Do some research into your school's academic misconduct policy. It can empower you to better understand the accusations and help you avoid a similar situation in the future.
- Do take a deep breath. You may be feeling overwhelmed and alone, but rest assured, you are not. Many students have been in the exact same situation as you and have come out better on the other side.
We Can Help.
Yes, an accusation from SmarterProctoring can put your academic career on the line, but here's the good news: you don't have to go through this alone. We're here to stand by you.
Maybe it was an AI error. Maybe things got blown out of proportion. Whatever the case, you deserve an advocate who understands the stakes and knows how to defend your future. At the Lento Law Firm, we've supported countless students in similar situations. We know the system, and we know how to navigate it.
With the right legal guidance, you can meet this challenge head-on and take the next step forward with confidence.
If you or someone you care about has been accused of cheating through SmarterProctoring, don't wait. One accusation shouldn't define your future. Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888.535.3686 or fill out our contact form to get the support you need.
