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.
FAQ Search Results
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
Engaging the Lockdown Browser and Monitor [back to top]
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: Visit https://iLearn.aus.edu and login with your AUS credentials.
Step 2: Click on the “Videos” tab at the top right corner.
AUS video portal will open.
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...
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 PanoptoIn this page you will find information about:
What is respondus LockDown browser and monitor? How to prepare for an online exam? How to check for an online exam results? How will the students perform the exam? How to deal with technical issues?What is Respondus LockDown browser and monitor?
Respondus Monitor is the AUS Exam proctoring tool. Respondus LockDown Browser is a customized browser which increases the security of test delivery in iLearn (Blackboard). When students use Respondus LockDown Browser to access an exam, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. This prevents students from using instant messaging programs, search engines or any other digital resource during the examination. LockDown Browser will directly go to the iLearn (Blackboard) login page. Students will then login...
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...To report individual student's performance for inclusion in the course portfolios, follow the infographics provided below:
Step 1: On iLearn, go to your selected Course Page and into the Full Grade Centre.
Step 2: On Full Grade Centre, click on Reports and then select Create Report from the drop down menu.
Step 3: Choose the Report Settings as shown below:
This will generate a Report for you as shown below:
Step 4: Paste the generated Report onto Excel as shown below:
Don't forget to SAVE!
Step 1
Turn on the Attendance Module in your course site.
If you are unfamiliar with the Attendance module, you can get a full description of Blackboard’s Attendance module’s functionality here.
Step Two
Edit or create the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra sessions that will record attendance to the Attendance module in your course site.
Additional Notes
Attendance cannot be connected retroactively. If a session has already begun or is in the past, attendance data can no longer be automatically updated for this session into your Blackboard course site. Future sessions (and future recurring sessions) can be edited to enable attendance tracking.
You can also see who attended, and their time and connection issues,...