Setting Up Exams to Accommodate Students Using the Testing Center
This video shows steps for bypassing the webcam requirement on an exam using Respondus Monitor, for students who need to take the exam in the UWF Testing Center.
Best Practices for Using Respondus Monitor
Make a non-graded, but required, practice quiz for the students to test their equipment before using Respondus Monitor for a graded quiz or exam
We recommend that students use an external webcam or embedded camera for the environmental scan. They then should pick up the external webcam or a mirror to display their monitor and keyboard. These steps are to show the environment is free of resources (no books, notes, technology or sticky notes attached to monitor or keyboard).
Make a video of how to perform a proper 360-degree environmental scan, and use of the mirror if they do not have an external webcam. Embed this video in the course.
After the practice quizzes are completed, give the students extensive feedback regarding their videos. Consider requiring a repeat and lockout of future exams if the scan is unacceptable to maintain consistency between students.
If your quiz or exam allows open-resources, you can utilize Respondus Monitor to authenticate the students’ IDs and that they are taking the quiz or exam alone. Remember to delete the line below (before you begin the exam) referring to resources.
(Syllabus info) Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor
This course requires the use of Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor with a webcam for some online quizzes and exams. The webcam can be built into your computer or can be the type that plugs in with a USB cable (this type is preferred). Watch this short video to get a basic understanding of Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor.
Follow this link for instructions for downloading and installing LockDown Browser
To take an online test, start LockDown Browser and navigate to the desired quiz or exam. (You won't be able to access the exam with a standard web browser.) For additional details on using LockDown Browser, review this Student Quick Start Guide.
You will be recorded during the test to ensure you are using only permitted resources. When taking an online quiz or exam, please follow these guidelines:
Before beginning the quiz or exam:
Make sure you have taken care of any personal needs before the environmental scan.
Make sure you have a reliable internet connection.
Your computer must be on a stable surface such as a desk or table. You may not take your exam in your bed or on the floor since resources may be hidden from view.
Do not attempt to take your quiz or exam in a moving vehicle.
The area must be well lit. However, do not sit with your back to a window as this causes your face to become a silhouette and not clearly visible.
You should not have any resources on your testing surface; this includes cell phones, tablets, computers, books, papers or other references.
Turn off all mobile devices, phones, etc.
Refrain from wearing hats or sunglasses during testing as your eyes need to be visible.
Refrain from wearing headphones or earbuds during testing.
You must present a valid driver's license or student ID for testing when prompted that clearly displays your full name.
During the environmental scan:
Using an external camera or built-in laptop camera, complete the environmental scan. The scan must include:
A slow 360 degree scan of your environment
The area your computer will be resting on during testing
The area around your feet
For laptops with a built-in webcam or desktop computers with large monitors such as Macs, use a hand-held mirror to assist with the scan or desktop computers with large monitors such as Macs, use a handheld mirror to assist with the scan. (The other option is to purchase an external webcam).
You should not leave the testing area after completion of the environmental scan.
Please note you are being recorded from the start of the environmental scan until you end the quiz or exam.
During testing:
Do not move your computer or leave the area during testing.
Your face needs to be located in the center of the camera view for the entire quiz or exam. Slouching or changing positions can move your head out of the camera area.
Credit for creation of this document:
Andi Nelson and Karen Valaitis
Department of Health Sciences and Administration
Usha Kundu, MD College of Health