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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The Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Guide is for anyone who is looking to conduct online meetings. You can access the comprehensive guide by clicking this link. The guide covers the following topics:
What is Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and how to access it from my iLearn course site? Blackboard Collaborate Ultra course tool interface How to join the Blackboard Collaborate Course Room session? Why create new sessions if I have a course room How do I create a session? Is there an easy way to add a direct link to the course room on iLearn for my students? Meeting Room Interface How to set up your microphone and webcam in a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session Let others hear and see you during a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session Record sessions Share content... Introduction
Engaging the Lockdown Browser and Monitor The Student's View Knowing Which Students Took the Test on Campus Vs Remote Test Recommended Exam Options
This guide will walk faculty through setting up the Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor to allow on campus students to take the test with the Lockdown Browser but without the Monitor, while requiring remote students to take the same test with the Monitor engaged.
This guide assumes knowledge of deploying iLearn tests and working knowledge of how to use the Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Quick LinksEngaging the Lockdown Browser and Monitor The Student's View Knowing Which Students Took the Test on Campus Vs Remote Test Recommended Exam Options
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Once the test has been created and deployed, with all the test options set up, and you are ready to engage the Respondus Lockdown...
Step 1: Using Google Chrome as your browser, go to ilearn.aus.edu and login with your AUS credentials
Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu.
Step 3: On the landing page, click on 'Download Panopto' link under your name on the top-right corner (as indicated in red below).
*If you do not see the 'Download Panopto' link, please request the IT Service Desk to provide you with a Panopto account.
Step 4: Click on 'Download Panopto' on the pop-up.
Step 5: Click on the 'Panopto package' in the Downloads bar at the bottom of your browser (or through Downloads in Chrome) to start the installation process.
Step 6: On the installation pop-up, click on continue to install the software. You will be...
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
If you want to create a new Panopto session, please refer to the following ITFAQ article:
How can I create a new Panopto sessionStep 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 PanoptoIf 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: ...
You will first need to create a new session on Blackboard Collaborate for the course exam.
Step 1: Access Blackboard Collaborate Ultra from the "Tools" menu in your course and Create Session.
Step 2: Name your session. Example "NGN110 Final Exam"
Step 3: Set the Start and End Date and Time.
Note: You may need to allow some time before or after the exam.Step 4: Under Session Settings disable the following options (refer to picture in Step 5): Anonymize chat messages Share audio Share video Draw on whiteboard Step 5: Under Session Settings enable the following options: Post chat messages Participants can only chat privately with moderators ...
Step 1: Open the Bluepulse portal from the iLearn Course.
Step 2: Go to Pairing Devices on the right side of the home page.
Step 3: Enter your email address for the pairing code OR click QR code to generate a pairing code.
Step 4: Download and launch the Bluepulse mobile application on your phone.
Step 5: Open Bluepulse on your phone.
Step 6: Scan the QR code from your computer screen. Alternatively, you can enter the pairing code manually into the Bluepulse app on your phone.
NOTE: Both the pairing code and QR code expire after 2 hours. If this happens, simply select 'Show my QR code' to automatically generate a new one.