Online Proctoring Overview

What is Online Proctoring?

Online proctoring serves as a tool for instructors, enabling the secure administration of monitored remote exams to uphold test integrity. This process involves the utilization of technology to closely monitor students as they complete their exams. Such monitoring may encompass video surveillance, screen sharing, recording, and various other measures designed to deter misconduct during the examination. Currently, the university offers two proctoring solutions. To access detailed information about these tools, please visit the following websites:

Online Proctoring Guidelines

The guidelines for utilizing online proctoring have been enhanced, as outlined below. If your course does not align with the criteria for online proctoring, please refer to the section below, which provides information on alternative proctoring methods. Additionally, you can reach out to the University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology (UCATT) for additional resources and support in transitioning to more authentic assessment approaches.

Course Requirements

Online proctoring is restricted to fully online courses such as Arizona Online and iCourses.
Online proctoring must be requested every semester before the add/drop date (opens in a new tab) of that semester. This date varies depending on the course session.
Instructors must communicate the use of online proctoring to students by including the [insert link: syllabus language] within the course site.
Instructors must provide students access to the privacy and security resources and technology requirements for the chosen tool within the course site.
Instructors must prepare alternative assessments for students without adequate technology, testing space or internet capabilities.
The use of room scans is prohibited, read [insert link:room scan policy] for more details.

Exam Requirements

All exams must be available for a minimum of 48-hours.

Online Proctoring Alternatives

D2L Quizzes

Utilize D2L Quiz tools such as question pools, randomization, timed exams, etc.
Set date and time restriction for exam access.
Build assessments with complex, application, and reflective questions.
Focus on building a Culture of Honesty (opens in a new tab).

Authentic Assessment

Build assessments (opens in a new tab) that are scaffolded and lack a single "correct" answer.
Shift the culture of assessments in your course away from high-stakes exams (opens in a new tab) to one of assessments as learning.

University Center for Assessment, Teaching and Technology (UCATT) Support

UCATT has Instructional Designers (opens in a new tab) that can assist with assessments and course design.
UCATT has teaching resources (opens in a new tab) and consultations to help you provide a meaningful learning experience.