Proctorio is an e-proctoring tool that has video/audio recording options to monitor student behavior during an exam and the space a student is using to take this exam. It also has lock-down browser features that prevent students from browsing the internet, printing or taking screenshots of questions/answers, and accessing other applications or folders.

Proctorio is a more complex proctoring tool than Respondus and requires some extra time and effort to set up properly. In the present situation with COVID-19 and the challenges for technology resources, it is likely that instructors and/or students will experience issues using Proctorio. That's why we recommend using Proctorio only for high stakes exam, such as accreditation, licensing, or certification exams.

Using Proctorio might add one more layer of technical difficulty for students. It is important to let students know that Proctorio will be used to proctor online exams, what additional technology they need to have or use, what will happen during the proctoring process, and most importantly, what to do if they need help before, during and after the exam. Here is a sample communication that can be emailed, posted on the course site, and included in the syllabus.

The "What Students Need to Know about Proctorio?" module on this site has all the information students need to prepare for online exams with the Proctorio settings, including a practice test. This module is shared via Canvas Commons. Instructors can download and import this module to their course sites and require students to review this information, or they can schedule a synchronous exam preparation session and go over this information with students. Click to download What do Students Need to Know about proctorio ? module.