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Remote Proctoring Pilot Report. Report to the Ohio General Assembly

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Title: Remote Proctoring Pilot Report. Report to the Ohio General Assembly
Language: English
Authors: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Source: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. 2025.
Availability: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Tel: 877-644-6338; e-mail: contact.center@education.ohio.gov; Web site: https://education.ohio.gov/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2025
Intended Audience: Policymakers
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Examiners, Supervision, Electronic Learning, Computer Assisted Testing, Distance Education, Virtual Schools, Pilot Projects, High Stakes Tests, Supervisory Training
Geographic Terms: Ohio
Abstract: The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, in response to Senate Bill 168 (135th General Assembly), initiated a pilot program in the 2024-2025 school year to test the feasibility of remotely administered and proctored state assessments. This pilot aimed to explore the potential of remote testing to enhance flexibility and accessibility for students attending internet-based community schools while maintaining the integrity and security of the testing process. The pilot demonstrated the potential of remotely administered and proctored testing while also highlighting areas of strengths and weaknesses. Based on the pilot's outcomes, several matters should be considered if remote proctoring goes forward. These include mandatory training for all participating schools, completion of a Remote Proctoring Certification course by school personnel, and a pilot to familiarize teachers, students, and families with remote testing features. Additionally, it was noted that remote testing may not be practical for large-scale testing due to the need for active monitoring and the strong recommendation to limit the number of students-to-proctor ratio to ensure test security and integrity.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: ED676918
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, in response to Senate Bill 168 (135th General Assembly), initiated a pilot program in the 2024-2025 school year to test the feasibility of remotely administered and proctored state assessments. This pilot aimed to explore the potential of remote testing to enhance flexibility and accessibility for students attending internet-based community schools while maintaining the integrity and security of the testing process. The pilot demonstrated the potential of remotely administered and proctored testing while also highlighting areas of strengths and weaknesses. Based on the pilot's outcomes, several matters should be considered if remote proctoring goes forward. These include mandatory training for all participating schools, completion of a Remote Proctoring Certification course by school personnel, and a pilot to familiarize teachers, students, and families with remote testing features. Additionally, it was noted that remote testing may not be practical for large-scale testing due to the need for active monitoring and the strong recommendation to limit the number of students-to-proctor ratio to ensure test security and integrity.