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What is Respondus?

Respondus LockDown Browser is a browser which increases the security of test/exam delivery in Blackboard (iLearn). When students use Respondus LockDown Browser to access an exam, you are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. Once an assessment has started, students are locked into the assessment until it is submitted for grading. Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor support the integrity and invigilation of a student taking an online exam. The following videos tutorials will explain and demonstrate how to use Blackboard (iLearn) and Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor to conduct your exams remotely.

How do i set up Lockdown Browser?

The following video shows the steps needed in order to set up Lockdown Browser so you can take an online exam.

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Software and Online Services, Students

How do I install LockDown Browser?

Step 1: Visit https://ilearn.aus.edu/ . Once the page is loaded you will need to log in using your AUS credentials.

Step 2: Go to "Tools" list, Choose "LockDown Browser".

OR

Click on the arrow as shown below.

Step 3: Click on “Tools”.

Step 4: Click on “LockDown Browser (right click, and open link in a new tab)”.

Step 5: Click on “Install Now”.

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iLearn, Students

I don't know my Alumni email and password. What should I do?

You will continue to use the same AUS ID (b000xxx/g000xxx) and password to log into your alumni email as well (same as ilearn and Banner). If your password does not work, you can do two things:

If you were previously enrolled to the password station (https://passwords.aus.edu) you can reset it yourself by visiting the website. You can get your Alumni information by sending an email to [email protected]. You could also call the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs, 06-5152100.

Please make sure to include your AUS ID number, phone number and an alternative email address for us to contact you.

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e-Mail, Alumni

How to check grades and instructor feedback on iLearn

The My Grades page shows the status of gradable items, such as tests, assignments, journal and blog entries, and discussion posts. The My Grades page may include item names and descriptions, due dates, student and instructor dates of activity, posted grades, points possible, links to rubrics used for grading, and your instructor's comments and feedback.

Access My Grades

There are three way to access your grades in Blackboard:

In a Blackboard course, on the left side course menu, click My Grades. In a Blackboard course, on the left side course menu, click Tools and then My Grades In the upper right click your name to access the Global Navigation Menu. Click the My Grades icon.

View Grade Details

If you access My Grades from the Global Navigation Menu, you see grades for all your courses. On the left side of...

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iLearn, Students

How do I configure the Blackboard (iLearn) Mobile Learn Application on my smart phone/ tablet?

Step 1: To download the application on your handheld device, go to the application store for your OS:

App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod. Google Play Store on Android devices. App World on Blackberry device.

Step 2: Search for " Blackboard MobileTM Learn " or just "Blackboard".

Step 3: Follow the installation process and then launch the Application.

Step 4: In the ‘Search for your School’ Field, Type "American University of Sharjah".

Step 5: Log in with your AUS credentials*.
* Username should be typed as: b000xxxx, without @aus.edu domain

Step 6: Click on "Agree", then hit Continue to complete the login process.

For Blackboard Mobile Learn support inquiries, please visit the website:http://help.blackboardmobile.com/

Blackboard also provides helpful demos for users on their website, at:http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Mobile/Resources/Demos.aspx

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iLearn, Faculty, Students

A Proctor Guide to Coping with Lockdown Browser Issues

Case One:

1. When the error message shown in the figure below appears, there will be two option buttons:

CANCEL and LOGIN. Click on CANCEL and the student may resume the exam.

2. If the LOGIN button was clicked, the student will be presented with the standard iLearn login screen, but the student will be unable to log back in. A proctor must then:

a. Click on the “I” button.

b. Then click on the Proctor Options button.

c. Then enter the proctor’s exit password.

Special Note:

If “Force Completion” was not checked on the exam options, the student can re-enter the exam and can resume the exam where they left off, simply by re-starting the...

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iLearn, Faculty

How to take an online test on iLearn?

Quizzes & Exams

Tests and quizzes are used to assess your mastery over course content and objectives. Your instructor assigns point values to each question. Your answers are submitted for grading, and the results are recorded in the Grade Center. You can view your grades in My Grades when your instructor makes them available to you.

You can find tests in a content area, learning module, lesson plan, or folder.

Take a Test:
You should always expect that you will be in a computer lab when taking a test or quiz on iLearn. Some instructors might allow students to take some self assessments or quick revision quizzes on their own.

Your instructor lets you know when a test is available and where to find it in your course. Before you begin, make sure you have a strong internet connection. A wired connection may be more reliable than a wireless connection. If...

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iLearn, Students

Webassign: Cengage online Purchase

This guide consists of two parts to help you purchase your book via Cengage.

Part I: Sign-in with iLearn on the WebAssign course, through the following steps:

Step 1: Login to ilearn.aus.edu.

Step 2: Click on the course that requires WebAssign.

Step 3: Under the course menu, on the left, click on WebAssign.

Step 4: If this is the first time you are using Cengage WebAssign, click on Create Account.

Step 5: A couple of fields will automatically be filled, do not change their value. Instead, fill out the missing information and click on Create Account.

The following page will appear.

Part II: Having signed in, purchase your books through the following steps:

Step 1: Ensure that you have the following...

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iLearn, Students

How to send multiple invitations at once on Blackboard Collaborate Ultra.

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra now allows you to send multiple, up to 500, invitations at once using an Excel sheet. However, this feature is not available through an iLearn course but on Blackboard Collaborate Ultra accounts only. Follow the steps below to learn how:

Step 1: Open a Microsoft Excel file to add your guest details. Name the columns as the following:

displayName (required) email (required) role (optional; if left blank the system will automatically assign your guests the participant role) moderator presenter participant

NOTE: It is important to use the exact headings. Any other version, such as Display Name or E-mail, will not be recognized by the system. Please see the picture provided in Step 3.

Step 2: Before saving your file, ensure you have chosen the CSV format under File Format...

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Software and Online Services, Faculty and Staff

What are different test presentation options in iLearn?

Force Test Completion: If force completion is enabled, you must complete the test the first time it is launched. If force completion is enabled, it is noted at the top of the test. You are not allowed to exit the test and continue working on it at a later date. The Save function is available for you to save the test as you work through it, but you are not allowed to exit and restart the test.

Backtrack Prohibited: You are not allowed to go back to questions you have already answered if backtracking is prohibited. If backtracking is prohibited, it is noted at the top of the test. When you take a test that does not allow backtracking, an error appears when you attempt to use the Back function within the test.

Test Presentation: Your instructor has two different options for presenting questions in tests: All-at-once or One-at-a-time. An All-at-once test presents all...

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iLearn, Students