As virtual proctoring grows in popularity, some test-takers worry about their privacy

By Emma Henderson

Do you feel like someone’s watching you? Well, if you’re taking an important exam during COVID-19, that may be the case. The pandemic has made in-person testing difficult so virtual proctoring is becoming the new normal for test-takers across the country. By watching you from another place through a webcam, virtual proctors can see your every move to make sure you aren’t cheating. However, while this may provide more scheduling flexibility, virtual proctoring isn’t without its flaws.

Emma Henderson has more.