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Join Maria Larkin, OctoProctor’s communication specialist and an independent academic counselor, for a comprehensive proctoring tour for EU admission teams.

A hybrid proctoring system combines the strengths of AI and human judgment to ensure exam integrity that is scalable, privacy-conscious, and grounded in fairness.

Meet release 5.6.0: lighter pages, resilient streams, and real-time search that thinks like you do. Test takers get guided chatbot-like checks; proctors get focused updates; Native speed, fewer tickets, cleaner UI – proctoring that scales without the stress.

Let’s explore how sustainable online exams and responsible proctoring technology can support both educational fairness and the planet. From cloud-based infrastructure to low-impact operations, OctoProctor is paving the way for a greener EdTech future.

What makes one cheat, and what breaks one from the cycle? Maria Larkin’s villain-worth origin story proves that communication can transform integrity from a death drive tool to a cultural mission filled with compassion.

Academic dishonesty and cognitive offloading are mounting challenges in the age of AI. The good news? Integrating AI literacy and AI in assessment may help.

A degree alone no longer guarantees long-term employment. Reskilling and upskilling through flexible learning help workers stay relevant in their roles, while organizations can trust the verified credentials employees earn.

More OctoProctor teammates share how discipline, joy, empathy, and cooking rituals help them stay balanced, energized, and creative.

Stories of how OctoProctor teammates recharge and reset — from quiet reflection to playful routines — showing that balance comes in many forms.

This release adds 2FA for admins and managers, boosts face detection speed by 45%, improves job tracking, and fixes key browser issues for smoother proctoring sessions.

After the havoc AI has caused in classrooms — think student cheating and data mishandling — lawmakers have stepped in to take the reins. New protocols and frameworks are now setting the terms for how technology is applied to curb fraud and keep assessments fair.

OctoProctor’s social impact: fair, accessible assessments. Accommodations, identity checks, zero-tolerance policies, audit trails enhanced through privacy by design, and global compliance.

Octopus as our EDI role model: how ethical proctoring supports access, low-bandwidth delivery, screen readers, bias checks, and co-design for fair exams.

From DIY systems and Linux to creating OctoProctor, secure assessment integrity software that handles 1m+ exams a year – Anton Skshidlevsky invites you to join a journey in time, programming, and academic rigor of EdTech founder.