How do I enable Proctorio online proctoring in my Quiz?
You will learn how to enable Proctorio online proctoring (software monitoring) for a Quiz in your course in TITANium.
Some faculty feel that using an online proctoring app while students are taking exams or quizzes will ensure that students will not and cannot cheat.
Alert: Proctorio only works with Chrome! You as an instructor must use Chrome and your students must also use Chrome. Both of you must have the Proctorio extension installed and active within the Chrome web browser.
1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
Download and install Chrome if it is not currently installed on your computer.
2. Install the Proctorio extension.
Read this guide to learn how to install the proctorio extension or go directly to the Chrome Web Store.
Now, there are two tasks you need to do in your course in TITANium.
This External tool link will allow Proctorio to edit your Quiz activity.
3.1. Enter your course in TITANium.
3.2. Click the "Gear" icon.
3.3. Click "Turn editing on".
3.4. Click Add an activity or resource.
3.5. Choose External tool.
3.6. Click Add.
3.7. Type a name for this activity.
Note: the name doesn't matter and only you need to click on it. The students do not.
3.8. In the Preconfigured tool menu, select "Secure Exam Proctor".
3.9. Click "Save and return to course".
3.10. LTI Tool icon now displays on your course main page.
Now that the External tool is installed, you need to add it to your desired Quiz activity.
Follow this guide to learn how to create a new Quiz activity.
4.1. Click on the link to your quiz.
4.2. Click on the Gear.
4.3. Select Edit settings.
4.4. Scroll down the page to Proctorio Settings.
4.5. Click the checkbox to Enable Proctorio Secure Exam Proctor.
Note: Once you click to enable Proctorio, a password will automatically be set by Proctorio. Do not attempt to change it. This password requires students to have Proctorio installed in order to take the quiz.
4.6. Here are some of the options to use to monitor your Exam.
Select the options which best fit the quiz you are giving. For example, if students will need to follow any links, then you cannot disable new tabs. If students need to view an Excel sheet to answer questions, then you cannot block downloads nor force full screen. Consider what your students will need to do for this quiz before choosing which settings you want.
4.7. To save your settings for an easier set up for the next Quiz, click on Create New Profile.
4.8. Click on Save and return to course.
4.9. Your quiz name has been appended by Proctorio.
"(Remote Proctoring)" has been added to the title of the quiz. This quiz is now set up to require students to be proctored in order to be able to take this quiz.
Related Guides
- Add Online Proctoring to a Moodle Quiz (University of Portland)
- CSUF IT Proctorio webpage
- Proctorio: How to Adjust settings for K3000 exam Accommodation (CSUF DSS office)
Getting Help
In order to access the Proctorio Help and Support Center (including guides and live chat), users must:
- Be logged in to Chrome.
- Have the Proctorio Chrome extension installed with that same user account.
- Must be in a TITANium course in which Proctorio has been enabled.
To access Proctorio support guides or Live Chat (from within your course webpage):
- Click on the Proctorio Chrome extension icon.
- Click Live Chat to text with a Proctorio representative.
- Click Help and Support Center for videos and step-by-step guides.
Note: The Proctorio live chat and guides are only available if the extension displays in your web browser. Remember, you need to be in your course where you are a Teacher.
Article Summary
You have now learned how to enable Proctorio within your Quiz activity, so that students who are taking a quiz in your course will be monitored.