Teachers need a way to prevent students from secretly switching desktops to cheat on assessments.

Existing solutions either require manual monitoring (standing in back) or only detect window switching but not desktop switching, leaving a gap in automated detection of unauthorized device changes.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 3, 2026

Workarounds Described

Teacher stands in back to watch students

Implied Software Gaps

Automated desktop switching detection and lockdown for online exams

App Concept

DeskWatch Proctor

An AI-powered proctoring plugin that monitors for desktop switching during online exams. It uses system-level alerts and live video to detect unauthorized activity, blocking the test and flagging incidents for review. No more standing in the back.

Key Features

Real-time desktop switching detection with automatic lockout
Webcam monitoring for multiple faces or people leaving frame
Integrated incident log with timestamped screenshots
Works within any LMS (Canvas, Schoology, etc.) via browser extension

Target Users: K-12 teachers and district assessment coordinators in education

Revenue Model: $3 per student per exam seat, or $500 annual school license

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Canvas logsdistrict finals program that locks out if off window

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