E-Proctoring for Online Exams

The focus of this site is to guide faculty and instructors through the process of choosing and setting up options to secure and proctor online quizzes and exams. These options might range from simple to more complex, and the appropriate solution will depend on specific course assessment needs and requirements.

Remember:

As these options become more complex, there is more potential for technical issues, student anxiety, and need for individual accommodation.
In the current situation, it is is extremely difficult to ensure 100% security of online exams because so many variables are beyond our control.
Each option has limitations and will require time and effort to implement properly.

Regardless of what tool is chosen, defining course expectations about academic integrity and confidentiality obligations and communicating this information to students is the first and most important step to secure online exams.

Setting and Communicating Expectations about Online Exams

The next step is to implement a thoughtful approach to online exam logistics to optimize online assessment experience for students.

Logistics Recommendations for Online Exams

The final step is to compare pros and cons and choose an e-proctoring option, if any, appropriate to specific student audience. Respondus and Proctorio are the tools provided and supported by the University of MN (Respondus vs Proctorio at a Glance).