Can Teachers Really Tell If You're Cheating on Canvas? - M-A Chronicle

Amidst a digital revolution in modern education, students are faced with new innovations in web-based learning management systems like Canvas. One rumor that has sparked serious debate regarding the site is whether or not teachers can see if a student attempts to cheat.While some sources insist that without webcam monitors students can switch tabs freely, viral videos on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram show teachers getting notified as soon as students leave the Canvas website during assessments. The questioned accuracy of these claims prompts a deep dive into first-hand student and administrative experiences with this issue.One student said, “I think it’s fairly common for certain classes to cheat on online assessments because it is easy to slip your phone or sheet of paper behind your screen without having to switch tabs.”Geometry Enriched teacher Rachel Andres can clarify these misconceptions. “We actually have a program called Lightspeed Relay, which allows us to monitor stu...