Proctorio Lockdown Browser
Proctorio is an automated online proctoring system used in some Chico State courses that monitors student behavior during examinations and flags any suspicious activities for faculty review.
Canvas or Blackboard exams run in an environment tailored to run within an internet browser that cannot access external applications; instructors set exam settings that record video, audio, display screen activity and navigation activities.
How does it work?
Proctorio Lockdown Browser is an automated online proctoring service that works within learning systems to block student access to other apps, websites, and search engines during tests or exams. Furthermore, its video cameras and microphones use verification techniques to confirm whether the student is alone focusing on taking their exam without doing anything suspicious or illegal.
Once students begin taking exams or quizzes in Canvas, a custom lockdown browser will launch that forces itself into full screen and prevents access to other programs or websites – this ensures students do not cheat during an exam by having notes open or using other websites to cheat – plus video cameras and microphones will monitor student actions so that suspicious actions like leaving the room or touching desk items don’t occur.
Based on the instructor’s proctoring options, students’ webcams can record images and audio to provide evidence of dishonesty during exams. Proctorio stores all recordings in its cloud storage for easy review by instructors during or after their exams; additionally it records student locations as well as information regarding any abnormalities or unusual events within an exam environment.
If an instructor elects to use live proctoring, a human proctor will monitor students in real-time through webcam. This option may be made available for certain courses and provides additional security and support when taking high-stakes quizzes or exams.
If a student is having difficulties using any of the features in Proctorio, they can request a consultation with E-Campus to see if completing their assessment without Proctorio is feasible. Such consultations often result in taking an easy quiz instead, so they can practice its features and receive technical support before undertaking a higher stakes assessment. Alternatively, instructors can opt for Respondus Monitor which offers similar features but includes virtual proctoring capabilities and features to deter student cheating.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Proctorio is a third-party service that allows students to take Canvas exams or quizzes from home on their computers, with several features designed for instructors that help verify students’ identities, monitor screen activity during an exam, flag any suspicious behavior and even record video of surroundings for faculty review.
Proctorio requires modern computers running Google Chrome and an internet connection with reliable speeds in order to use. Students also require webcam and microphone setup for video monitoring purposes as well as having their face and keyboard scanned to prevent the use of fake IDs during exams, and can choose a private location for taking exams.
While browser lockdown software can be extremely helpful, it has its limitations. For example, it cannot prevent external devices used to cheat on online exams from accessing them through webcam. Furthermore, such devices could record audio and video of test taker’s surroundings that could violate student privacy; some browser lockdown software may even fail to detect certain forms of cheating such as multiple monitors or screen sharing which could allow fraudulent answers to be submitted into exams.
Proctorio, an e-proctoring tool available through U of M’s Canvas courses, allows for convenient monitoring of students to ensure they remain focused while taking exams – features include locking devices and disabling internet browsers to ensure students remain in one location while taking exams; recording room location data and locking their device so no internet browser access occurs; as well as monitoring students to make sure they do not leave or access other applications or folders during testing sessions.
Proctorio requires students to use a desktop or laptop equipped with a webcam and be enrolled in their Canvas course and exam session before taking their examinations. Furthermore, students must ensure they have an internet connection that is stable and fast in order to ensure no slowdowns during testing; WebAssign and McGraw-Hill Connect cannot coexist with Proctorio so before beginning an exam students must close these applications first.
Does it work with Blackboard?
Proctorio is an online proctoring tool that enables faculty to record video and/or audio of students taking timed Canvas quizzes (aka exams). It works within Chrome browser and offers features like face verification, locking screen access, detecting mirroring, video recording and more. With low bandwidth requirements and striving to replicate an in-person exam experience as much as possible; Proctorio detects proxy connections and virtual machines for cheating prevention while also offering encryption of data as well as worldwide support services.
Miami University and Proctorio have joined forces to provide its students with a safe and secure testing environment for high-stakes assessments built within Blackboard Learn. Proctorio can be enabled for any timed assessment with an associated quiz – although its usage should only be recommended on high stakes tests; Proctorio does not work with third party exams or publisher exams.
To properly set up Proctorio for tests or assessments, instructors will first need to create a Bb Test with a time limit and enable Proctorio by clicking Tools menu -> Secure Exam Proctor”.
After creating an LTI integration for their third party vendor, instructors must add it using LTI by entering its unique handle, name and description as well as specify whether their students can utilize it or not before clicking “Submit”.
Once a student has created and submitted their Bb Test, they must install the Chrome extension for Proctorio before taking it. After installing Proctorio on Chrome, they should log in to Blackboard course, navigate directly to their quiz, click “Take Quiz,” and a Startup Sequence will guide them through webcam verification and any additional tasks required by professor.
Students should make sure that they use a computer with an updated version of Chrome for optimal testing experience, and ensure their internet connection remains steady without interruptions during testing. Furthermore, any programs which could potentially cheat or distract during a test, such as instant messaging software should also be deleted from their PC prior to beginning any exam.
Does it work with Respondus Monitor?
Proctorio is an internet virtual proctoring solution compatible with popular learning systems and test delivery platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Schoology Pearson MyLab ALEKS. It integrates seamlessly into these systems so students and instructors don’t have to visit a separate site or download new applications in order to use Proctorio; all it requires is an updated Chrome browser with reliable Internet connectivity and webcam capability.
Proctorio monitors test taking environments by disabling new internet tabs, prohibiting printing, stopping copy and paste actions and monitoring web traffic to ensure tests are being administered as planned. It also disables right-click mouse features to block accessing external programs while forcing full screen in browser windows while clearing memory cache to ensure exam integrity.
Proctorio utilizes webcam technology to validate visual identification and track movements to ensure students remain isolated, focused on Canvas quizzing, and don’t leave or do anything suspicious during classes. Audio/web traffic records are kept for future review. Proctorio alerts instructors if any suspicious activities are observed and allows them to approve or deny them as appropriate actions taken against these behaviors are detected by Proctorio.
While proctoring tools have not proven their ability to effectively deter cheating, these technologies may raise concerns over privacy and bias issues. Facial recognition may perpetuate bias or make students uncomfortable being observed during tests; faculty should keep this in mind when designing assessments.
Faculty should use Respondus Monitor when proctoring at-home exams and should ensure they use SDSU’s version of this browser for optimal results. To add this requirement to a quiz, go to Assignments or New Quizzes in Canvas, select your exam, then the Settings area – Require Respondus LockDown Browser will appear under Require Respondus LockDown Browser, prompting students to close any applications which might occupy bandwidth or interfere with exams. With Canvas 3, Respondus Monitor automatically launches itself after selecting this feature which automatically prompts students to close any applications which could use up bandwidth or interfere with exams – perfect!