Privacy-Preserving On-Screen Activity Tracking in E- Learning

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Authors: Dewanand Atmaram Meshram
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Abstract

The rapid growth of online education has made effective proctoring systems essential to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring fair exams and online learning. Conventional proctoring methods like in-person invigilation are not feasible for online exams and e-learning. To address this issue, an automated proctoring method based on computer vision is proposed. This system tracks and analyzes applicant behavior throughout online learning and testing using advanced computer vision algorithms. A webcam and microphone are used by the Automated Proctoring System to continuously monitor the test environment. The Automated Proctoring System uses a webcam and screen recorder to monitor the test environment in real time. Computer vision algorithms are used to identify and monitor the examinee's face, gaze direction, eye movements, body posture, and suspicious activities. Machine learning models identify unusual patterns of behavior, such as continually turning away from the screen or showing many faces in the camera frame. These abnormalities cause the examiners to receive alerts for further inquiry. The proposed method aims to enhance exam security and e-learning by mitigating academic dishonesty, including cheating, impersonation, and unauthorized aids. It uses computer vision to provide a scalable and non-intrusive method of monitoring online assessments and e-learning

Fields of Study & Subjects

Academic integrity and plagiarism Online Learning and Analytics User Authentication and Security Systems

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
1418–1421
Publication date
28 January 2026