As a core team member of the Zero Cheating project, I contributed to the development of a Chrome extension designed to uphold academic integrity by monitoring the writing process in real-time. Unlike traditional tools that analyze final submissions, Zero Cheating ensures authenticity from the outset, providing educators with a reliable means to detect AI-assisted cheating and maintain fairness in student assessments.

Key Features:

• Real-Time Monitoring: Tracks the writing process to detect AI-generated content, ensuring assignments are the student's original work.
• Privacy-Focused: Complies with FERPA regulations, safeguarding student data by not storing or transferring personal information.
• Easy Deployment: Teachers can install the extension without IT assistance, and students are not required to install any software.
• Admin Dashboard: Provides administrators with tools to onboard, manage, and block teachers in real-time, enhancing platform oversight.

Responsibilities & Approaches:

• Development: Collaborated on building the Chrome extension using JavaScript and integrated it with a MERN stack backend.
• Dashboard Implementation: Developed an admin dashboard for real-time management of teacher accounts and platform activities.
• User Experience: Ensured a seamless experience for educators by focusing on intuitive design and minimal disruption to existing workflows.
• Compliance & Security: Prioritized data privacy and security, aligning with educational standards and regulations.

Conclusion:

Zero Cheating stands as a testament to our commitment to academic honesty and innovation. By providing educators with a tool to verify the authenticity of student work, we contribute to a fair and equitable educational environment.