How Can I Bypass Canvas Monitoring While Doing Homework?
When completing assignments on the Canvas platform, international students frequently switching tabs or windows can pose certain risks and negatively impact their academics. BlackTom effectively addresses this concern for students.
Risks of Tab-Switching in Canvas
Activity is Fully Logged, Triggering Suspicious Behavior Alerts
Canvas meticulously records key tab-switching data: the number of times a student leaves the assignment page, the duration and frequency of each switch, and can even correlate mouse movements with the exact timing of page changes. Activity falling outside predefined parameters may be flagged as anomalous.
Risk of Academic Integrity Allegations, Impacting Grade Assessment
A student's tab-switching history in Canvas is directly linked to the assessment of their assignment's credibility. Even if a student is simply consulting course materials, without being able to provide reasonable evidence—such as research notes or drafts—they risk being flagged for "potential academic dishonesty.
Key Advantages of BlackTom
Many students might still rely on workarounds like using virtual desktops or remote control to bypass monitoring. However, Canvas's detection technology is continually improving and can now identify such methods, logging them accordingly. The truly effective solution is to reduce the need to switch tabs at the source. BlackTom is designed specifically as a compliant tool for this purpose.
Developed as a Chrome extension seamlessly integrated with Canvas, BlackTom tackles the tab-switching issue through three core features:
1. In-Page Assistance: Students can get help without ever leaving Canvas. Simply double-click on a question to access problem-solving approaches and insights. This supports all subject areas, including math calculations and writing analysis, eliminating the risk of switching tabs to look up information.
2. Screenshot Analysis for Complex Problems: For more challenging questions, use the one-click screenshot feature. Upload the image, and receive a step-by-step breakdown within the minute—all within the Canvas page, requiring no navigation away from your assignment.
3. Exam Mode Compatibility: BlackTom's premium version offers a stealth mode, allowing for safe use during online exams. This mode provides discreet support without triggering proctoring alerts, ensuring both compliance and access to helpful guidance.
How BlackTom Supports Student Success
The core purpose of Canvas monitoring is to uphold academic integrity, not to restrict learning. Choosing a compliant, technically-vetted tool like BlackTom helps students avoid the risks associated with tab-switching while simultaneously improving assignment quality through targeted assistance. It truly offers the dual benefit of efficient learning and maintained academic honesty.
User Testimonial:
"After searching online for helpful study tools, I discovered BlackTom and immediately signed up for the GOLD subscription. I tried it right away on a Canvas assignment, and the results were fantastic. It's incredibly user-friendly and even provides reasoning behind the solutions, so I no longer feel lost when doing homework. Now I use BlackTom it saves me so much time. It's a great solution for those tricky problems where ChatGPT isn't an option. Highly recommended!"
