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How do I Download and Install Panopto for Windows?

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 'panoptorecorder.exe' in the Downloads bar at the bottom of your browser (or through Downloads in Chrome) to start the installation process.

If you are using an AUS device, you will be asked to authorize the installation with an admin password.

*At this point, please contact...

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Software and Online Services, Faculty and Staff

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 take an Offline Backup of an iLearn course site.

To make room for upcoming courses on our iLearn platform and to ensure that we continue to have the maximum service availability, Courses that belong to semesters prior to Summer 2019 will be disabled on Monday, March 1st, 2021.

Blackboard offers two course site backup methods:

Part I: Course Site Export
Part II: Course Site Archive

The course export only contains course content like materials you uploaded, assignments you added, and tests you created. A course archive, on the other hand, contains course content plus students’ activities, grading, feedback, etc. A course archive is a true snapshot of an iLearn course at the time the archive was created.

After exporting or archiving the course, you will need to download the package file that contains the course export or archive.

Part I: Course Site Export

The export course feature creates a ZIP file of...

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iLearn, Faculty

How do I access AUS Video portal?

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.

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Software and Online Services, Students

Bb Collaborate Ultra no longer works with LockDown Browser. Error message "Chrome 78 isn't supported"

Issue description

Instructors who wish to monitor their students live during a LockDown Broswer exam adds a URL to a Bb Collaborate Session on the iLearn exam page. Students will click on the link and join the Bb Collaborate session on the LockDown Browser in a new tab.

This is now has been reported no longer working. Students will not be connected to the Bb Collaborate session and will get the error message "Chrome 78 isn't support"

Explanation

Bb Collaborate usually updates its browser version requirements more frequently. On Chrome the current version required at the time of this article is Chrome 79. LockDown Browser is a Chromium based browser that is currently at version 78 which is not supported by Bb Collaborate. That's the reason why Bb Collaborate doesn't currently work under Respondus...

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iLearn, Faculty, Students

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 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

How to Troubleshoot Respondus LockDown Browser Issues?

Students taking exams in LockDown Browser may encounter issues installing or executing the application. If the deadline for an exam is near and you are experience issues, we suggest using another computer with LockDown Browser.

The minimum system requirements for using LockDown browser is available through this link

Below are some of the most commonly reported issues, causes and resolutions.

Issue 01 - LockDown Browser is not opening

Cause: LockDown Browser installation may be corrupt or running in an inconsistent state

Resolution #1:

It’s possible some programs may be interfering with LockDown Browser. Try closing all programs on your computer (other than those used to connect to the internet) prior to launching LockDown Browser. This includes programs which are executed during start-up and deemed non-essential. Don’t disable wireless/network connection.

Resolution #2:

Open Google Chrome and clear the cache. Step-by-step instructions for clearing browser cache can found through...

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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

Help Conducting and Proctoring online exams help videos

In 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...

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Software and Online Services, Faculty and Staff