Educational institutions must maintain rigorous compliance with standards to uphold the integrity of their assessments. The Invigilator App is designed to address this need comprehensively, aligning with South African education regulations and global best practices.
Leveraging cutting-edge technology and focusing on inclusivity, the app ensures that assessments meet and exceed required standards.
South African Education Conduct Compliance
The South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 governs the organisation, governance and funding of schools throughout the country. This Act mandates that schools implement codes of conduct for learners, which typically include provisions against cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty.
Higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa also have their own policies addressing academic misconduct.
While national acts like the National Education Policy Act and the South African Schools Act provide overarching frameworks for educational policy and learner conduct, the specific standards and regulations addressing cheating are often detailed in provincial guidelines and the internal policies of individual educational institutions.
Facial Recognition For Identity Verification
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) emphasises the need for robust identity verification during assessments to prevent fraud. The Invigilator App achieves this through its advanced facial recognition feature, which matches real-time selfies taken by students with their stored master photos.
This process ensures that only authorised individuals participate in assessments. Randomised selfie prompts throughout the exam further reinforce identity compliance, mitigating risks associated with impersonation or collusion.
GPS Tracking for Exam Integrity
GPS tracking is critical for compliance with standards that require assessments to occur in monitored environments. The Invigilator App captures and maps students’ locations during exams, ensuring they are in approved spaces.
The system flags cases where students are detected in close proximity to others taking the same test, enabling further investigation.
AI-Powered Audio and Video Monitoring
The app uses AI-driven audio and video monitoring to uphold compliance with guidelines for secure testing environments. Video recordings verify that students are alone, avoiding interactions or the use of unauthorised resources.
Audio monitoring complements this by detecting speech patterns and flagging instances of unauthorised communication. These recordings allow educators to review flagged incidents, ensuring transparency and adherence to compliance protocols.
Detección de Plagio
The Invigilator App includes plagiarism detection tools. By employing advanced algorithms to compare submitted scripts, the app identifies instances of duplication or unauthorised collaboration.
Handwritten scripts are scanned and analysed using OCR technology, further strengthening compliance with anti-plagiarism policies outlined by institutions like the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
Offline Functionality for Broader Accessibility
South Africa’s education standards promote inclusivity, ensuring all students, regardless of location or resources, can participate in assessments. The Invigilator App’s low-data, offline functionality supports this goal by allowing students in rural or low-connectivity areas to complete their exams without disruptions.
This feature not only enhances compliance with accessibility standards but also reinforces equity in education.
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