Test Proctoring Options for Faculty

The below options will help you ensure your students are completing course assessments responsibly.

On-site Testing in D2L Brightspace, or on Paper

student_taking_testBSU Accessibility Services offers on-site proctoring in Decker Hall, suite 202. They have several quiet rooms set up with computers ready for testing in D2L Brightspace, or on paper. Each room is monitored during normal semester office hours. Cell phones and other personal belongings are not allowed in the rooms, unless you specify that certain materials can be used (like calculators, books, etc.). Your students using this option need to call Accessibility Services at 755-2038 to set up their testing appointments in advance. A test scheduling form is also available on the Accessibility Services home page.

Off-site Test Proctoring

For students not in the Bemidji area, Extended Learning maintains a database of the external proctors students have identified in locations convenient to them, including a list of testing sites at other Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. If your students will be taking a proctored exam somewhere other than the BSU testing center, please direct them to submit the Select a Test Proctor form to Extended Learning so we know where they will be taking their exams. Extended Learning will send test information (passwords, directions, etc.) to verified external proctors.

Remote Test Proctoring

Bemidji State University licenses LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor as tools available for remote test proctoring. LockDown Browser prevents students from printing, copying, going to different url’s or accessing other applications during an online exam. It is often used in testing centers or proctored environments.

Respondus Monitor enhances Lockdown Browser by using a student’s webcam to record the exam session. After the exam, faculty are provided with information about the exam session and can review the recorded videos.

Before you decide to use Respondus Monitor for your exams, be aware of the Remote Proctoring Guidance provided by Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs concerning student privacy issues. If you choose to use Respondus Monitor for your exams, you will need to provide the following to students:

  • Clear directions that include technical requirements
  • Expectations for student behavior
  • Practice assessments to allow students to test their computer and the process
  • Opt-out procedures and acceptable alternative remote proctoring arrangements for students who are unable to or do not wish to use Respondus Monitor.

For more information about these assessment tools, review the Instructor Quick Start Guide and the Student Quick Start Guide.

There are additional resources to get you started quickly on the Respondus Rollout Resources website. Respondus also offers instructor training sessions on a regular basis.

If you have a question about this tool or need assistance with set up, please visit the Respondus Monitor resource page, contact Respondus Monitor support or contact Brian Jambor (brian.jambor@bemidjistate.edu)