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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

iLearn and LockDown Exam Tips

You MUST use the Lockdown Browser. Not Chrome, IE, or Firefox. Password: Enter the password, then click on Begin Exam. Don’t click SAVE on a question. Every time you move from one question to the next, the exam saves. If you get an Access Denied message, like:

Then: Click on CANCEL. You can then resume your exam. If you click Login, you will have to sit and wait for a proctor to help you log off, and log back in. If your system hangs for more than a minute, click the refresh button.

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iLearn, Students

How can I locate my Panopto Recordings?

If you want to create a new Panopto session, please refer to the following ITFAQ article:

How can I create a new Panopto session

Step 1: Using Google Chrome, go to ilearn.aus.edu and log in with your AUS credentials.

Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu on the top-right corner.

Step 3: Click on ‘Browse’ from the menu options on the left.

Depending on where you selected to save your Panopto recordings, all recordings can be found within 'My Folders' tab (Course videos can also be seen here if created before).
*'All folders' will display any content which is public.

Need to edit a video using Panopto? See our ITFAQ guide:

How to Edit a Video using Panopto

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Software and Online Services, Faculty and Staff

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 can I create a new Panopto session?

If you haven't already installed Panopto on your device, please refer to the following ITFAQ articles:

How do I download and install Panopto on Windows? How do I download and install Panopto on Mac?

Step 1: Using Google Chrome as your browser, go to ilearn.aus.edu and log in with your AUS credentials.

Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu on the top-right corner.

Step 3: On the Videos section, click 'Create', and then select 'Record a New Session' from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Your browser will ask to open Panopto. Click on ‘Open Panopto'. If this is your first time, allow Chrome to access your Microphone and Camera when prompted.

Step 5: Once Panopto has been launched, please ensure that: ...

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Software and Online Services, Faculty and Staff

How to add Bluepulse to an iLearn course.

Step 1: Log in to iLearn

Step 2: Under 'My Courses' on the iLearn home page, select the Course which requires Bluepulse. Example, "My_Course_Waseem".

Step 3: Click on the + sign, on the top left corner. Then, click on Course Link.

Step 4: Click on Browse.

Step 5: On the pop-up window, click on Tools. From the drop-down, click on Bluepulse.

Step 6: Enter a name for the tool which will show in the Course Menu. Ensure you have checked the box for 'Available to Users'. Then, click on Submit.

The Bluepulse tool link will now be visible on the Course Menu (as shown in the picture). To open the portal, simply click on the link!

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iLearn, Faculty

Faculty Information Sheet for Administering Online Tests

Part I: Test Room Specific Precautions

If you have scheduled an online test/exam, please do the following:

For a Computer Lab

Send an Email to [email protected] with a request to have an IT specialist prepare the Lab for the exam.

The IT specialist assigned will depend on where the exam will take place. Please see Appendix (i) for more details.

For a Classroom

Please bear in mind that for tests administered in the classroom, you will have to rely on the operability of the students’ laptops. You are advised to hold online examinations in a lab environment to safeguard against limitations inherent within our wireless networks. To make sure the test goes as smoothly as possible, request the students to pay a visit to the school’s laptop service center so that a consultant can do the following:

Check wireless connectivity. Install and update the LockDown browser. Perform a check-up to guarantee...

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iLearn, Faculty

How to Add a Profile Picture to your iLearn

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iLearn, Students

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

Create achievements on ilearn

What are achievements?

You can use Blackboard achievements to create opportunities for students to earn recognition for their work. You designate criteria for issuing achievements to students in the form of both badges and certificates.

Students can see which badges and certificates they have earned and what is required to receive additional recognition. They can gain insight into learning progression toward defined competencies.

Students can publish badges to the Badge Backpack and transport evidence of their learning outside of Blackboard Learn.

Instructors can create three types of achievements:

Course Completion (requires a certificate; a badge is optional) Milestone (badge only) Custom (can be either a certificate or a badge)

How to create an achievement?

Your achievements appear in content areas and in the achievements tool.

Step 1: Open the achievements tool. You can find it in the Course Tools section of the Control...

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iLearn, Faculty