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title: "Online Proctoring at Seneca"
type: "article"
space: "The Teaching & Learning Centre"
author: "Ashley Ribbel"
created: 2021-09-23T15:18:37Z
updated: 2026-09-11T00:56:21Z
tags: ["academic-integrity", "academic-integrity-online", "assessment", "assessment-main", "online-proctoring", "online-virtual-proctoring", "proctoring", "teaching-and-learning", "teaching-and-learning-centre", "virtual-proctoring"]
url: "https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/articles/press-release/11956/online-proctoring-at-seneca"
---

# Online Proctoring at Seneca

Online proctoring, also known as online invigilation, is a method of monitoring students as they complete an assessment, using a combination of software and a student’s webcam. This can include software which restricts students from opening additional web browsers or applications while they are completing their assessment. And online proctoring software can be either automated or live.

At Seneca, all faculty have access to Respondus LockDown Browser, which is a custom browser that restricts the online testing environment. Respondus Monitor, used in conjunction with LockDown Browser, is an automated proctoring browser extension that uses the student's webcam to monitor their performance during the testing period. If you are interested in using Respondus Monitor, consider the needs of your course and students.

Use this tool to help select an online proctoring tool that works for your assessment: [Which online proctoring option works for you? \\[PDF\\]](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/files-cf/pdfView.aspx?file=https%3A%2F%2Femployees.senecapolytechnic.ca%2Ffileattachment%3Ffile%3DHa66I1DpnOmfdUKiODGxLA%253D%253D%26v%3D6%26isPDFViewer "Which online proctoring option works for you? [PDF]").

[![](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=yccu1iRXyDBKKCXyn7gAaQ%3D%3D)](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/files-cf/pdfView.aspx?file=https%3A%2F%2Femployees.senecapolytechnic.ca%2Ffileattachment%3Ffile%3DHa66I1DpnOmfdUKiODGxLA%253D%253D%26v%3D6%26isPDFViewer "Which Online Proctoring Option Works for You?")

**Complete this 10-minute tutorial to learn about online proctoring and find the best fit for your course:** [Online Proctoring: What, When, How](https://teachingandlearning.senecapolytechnic.ca/online_proctoring/ "Online Proctoring: What, When, How").

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### Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor

Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor are remote proctoring applications for online testing. Together, they lock down the testing environment for online testing and use the student’s webcam to record and analyze the student while they are taking the test to deter cheating. They use artificial intelligence to analyze the recordings – facial detection, motion, and lighting, as well as keyboard activity, mouse movements, and hardware changes are flagged and any suspicious activity is then reported to the instructor.

Our [Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor resource space](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/310/respondus/home) provides faculty, instructors, and students with the tools and guidance they need to complete online assessments on a secure, proctored platform.

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### Alternative Assessment Support

To explore alternative assessment strategies or receive support, please contact the Teaching & Learning Centre at teaching@senecapolytechnic.ca.

For information on designing your assessments to promote academic integrity, see

- [Alternative Assessments](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/310/respondus/articles/respondus-articles/21459/alternative-assessments "Alternative Assessments")
- [Promote Integrity through Assessment Design](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/articles/press-release/7603/promote-integrity-through-assessment-design "Promote Integrity through Assessment Design")
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- [Promoting Academic Integrity Online](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/videos/ashley.ribbel/instructional/9833/promoting-academic-integrity-online "Promoting Academic Integrity Online") video

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