How to Proctor Thesis Defenses Online for Zoom
Have the candidate join the defense through Neuroxa's AI Meeting Proctor link before the committee starts the Zoom call; identity is verified at the start, and the session is monitored for unauthorized participants or unusual behavior for the defense's duration while the committee conducts the defense itself in Zoom.
Proctoring signal comparison
| Signal | What it checks | Setup time | What's monitored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity check | Government ID or student/employee ID scan matched to a live face capture before the session starts | ~1 minute | Face match, ID document authenticity, name match against roster |
| Environment lockdown | Browser lockdown (blocks tab switching, copy-paste, new windows) and full-screen enforcement | ~1-2 minutes | Active window, screen content, secondary display/device presence |
| Behavior & gaze tracking | Continuous webcam analysis for gaze-off-screen, face absence, and multiple-person detection | Runs automatically once started | Eye movement, head pose, audio/noise spikes, person count |
| Trust report | Post-session summary flags anomalies with timestamps for human review rather than auto-failing candidates | Delivered after submission | Consolidated flags across identity, environment, and behavior signals |
Frequently asked questions
Does this replace the committee's own Zoom meeting?
No, the committee still runs the defense in Zoom; the AI Meeting Proctor adds identity verification and monitoring around that same session.
How long can a proctored session run for a lengthy defense?
Behavior and environment monitoring run continuously for the duration of an active session, supporting longer academic defenses.
Can multiple committee members review the trust report afterward?
Institutions can designate who reviews the trust report, which can include multiple committee members or a graduate office.
Is identity verification disruptive to the formality of a defense?
The identity check happens at the start of the session before the formal defense begins, similar to checking ID at an in-person defense.
Related guides
- How to Proctor a Thesis Defense Online
- Proctor Oral Exams for Zoom
- Proctor Viva Voce for Microsoft Teams
- Proctor University Exams at Scale
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