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Proctoring Options for Online Exams

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Last revised 3/4/2025 by KK

Overview

UConn provides several proctoring solutions to help faculty administer online exams securely and effectively. These options are designed to accommodate different class sizes, course requirements, and testing scenarios. The three main proctoring options available for online faculty members include Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor, Respondus LockDown Browser + Instructor Live Proctoring, and ProctorU. Each of these services offers different levels of proctoring, integration, and support.

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Online Proctoring with ProctorU

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Last revised 4/7/2025 by DSM

Overview

Maintaining academic integrity in all UConn courses, including online/blended courses, is important. Key concerns include ensuring that:

  1. The student enrolled in the course is the same individual completing the assessments (authentication).
  2. Assessment administration adheres to the faculty-prescribed rules (cheating deterrence and detection).

ProctorU is one of the online proctoring platforms UConn eCampus provides to uphold academic integrity in remote assessments, allowing faculty enhanced security for online exams.

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An Overview of VoiceThread

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Last Revised 12/31/24 by SW

Overview

VoiceThread is an interactive, multimedia discussion tool that enables dynamic conversations around multimedia content including images, videos, documents, and presentations. It allows users (instructors & students) to create, share, and comment on content using a variety of formats, including text, audio, and video. Online instructors can leverage VoiceThread to create asynchronous discussions, deliver interactive lectures, or facilitate group projects. Its flexibility supports diverse learning styles and encourages participation, making it an ideal tool for building community in online courses. VoiceThread integrates seamlessly with HuskyCT, ensuring a smooth experience for both instructors and students.

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Authentication of Students in Online Courses

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Last Revised 02/04/2025 by DTM

Overview

The purpose of this article is to guide the University community as faculty seek methods of verifying student identity in distance learning and online courses.  These guidelines were designed to meet NECHE accreditation standard 4.48 and Federal requirements under Sec.  602.17(g)of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Additionally, these guidelines are designed to meet Department of Homeland Security requirements for International Students in online and remote learning environments.
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Tips for Online Proctoring with ProctorU

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Last revised: 4/7/2025 by DSM

Overview

These are some tips to help make the online proctoring process run more smoothly and provide the best student experience as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: ProctorU is an online exam proctoring service available to eCampus designed courses with UConn students formally enrolled listed as ONLINE in StudentAdmin (usually OA).  This post addresses setting up a faculty ProctorU account for use with your UConn ONLINE course(s).

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