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Personally I don't mind the idea of online proctors like Proctor U. They provide a very convenient service that has been extremely helpful in completing my degree. I live overseas so Proctor U is a great resource for me. TESC uses Proctor U for some classes and is developing their own online proctoring service for testing and so are other universities.

I've used Proctor U for 6 SL classes and I find the interface to be completely benign. The first time I used Proctor U, I was a little uncomfortable, but you get to see everything they do, and what they are doing is very specific and they explain what they are doing and ask your permission (to access your mouse, view your desktop etc) And you have the power to terminate the connection any time you want if you suspect any problem.

I think it's a reasonable sacrifice to allow an online proctor to access specific parts of your PC to monitor as long as you are aware of what they are monitoring and why. For SL all they check is to make sure you are alone in the room, verify if you are using an online ebook, check your work space with the camera per the SL requirements, verify your identification and that you are only using 1 monitor/display. whole process takes 1 minute and is not invasive in my opinion.

I'm planning on taking a StraighterLine course by next month. Will my ProctorU proctor see what grade I get when I submit my exam?