**Note: While Honorlock is available in all Canvas courses, faculty in the college who have large-enrollment courses (courses with over 100 students), should contact the Penn State Honorlock Team for approval to use because of licensing limitations.**
Honorlock is an online proctoring service that helps maintain academic integrity during remote exams. Faculty at Penn State can use Honorlock to monitor exams, ensuring a fair testing environment for all students.
Pedagogical Implications
- Academic Integrity: Honorlock helps uphold academic integrity by deterring and detecting cheating during online exams.
- Flexibility: Provide students with the flexibility to take exams remotely while maintaining the security and integrity of the testing process.
- Scalability: Suitable for courses of all sizes, from small classes to large lecture halls, ensuring consistent proctoring standards.
- Student Support: Offer students a secure and reliable way to take exams, reducing anxiety about the testing environment.
- Data-Driven Insights: Analyze proctoring data to identify trends and areas where additional support or instruction may be needed.
Actionable Uses
- Remote Exams: Administer secure remote exams using Honorlock, allowing students to take tests from any location while ensuring academic integrity.
- Exam Monitoring: Use Honorlock’s monitoring features to detect and prevent cheating, providing a fair testing environment for all students.
- Flexible Scheduling: Allow students to schedule exams at times that work best for them, accommodating diverse schedules and time zones.
- Detailed Reports: Access detailed proctoring reports to review exam sessions and address any potential issues or concerns.
- Student Training: Provide students with resources and training on how to use Honorlock, ensuring they are comfortable and prepared for remote proctoring.
