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Online Proctor: Examity is the online proctor option for this course.

As your instructor, I strive to maintain flexibility in the course by reducing your need to travel way from home while also maintaining the integrity of the course through the proctoring process. Thus, the graded "Online Proctor Practice" and the Final Exam (Exam 4) will be proctored using the online proctor Examity for this online section of MATH-M125.

Alert! To do item. At the beginning of Module 4, the first week of Module 4, use the Examity link provided at the bottom of the Proctor Option Module to set up your Examity profile. Once your profile is set up, you will be able to schedule and complete the "Online Proctor Practice" as well the required Final Exam (Exam 4).

More information about Examity:

System Requirements:

To take a proctored exam using Examity, you'll need the following:

- - - A computer (PC or Mac; not a mobile device nor Chromebook*), a webcam, a microphone, and speakers. Both built-in and external cameras and microphones are acceptable. To test your webcam, visit https://webcamtests.com/ .
      * Chromebook risk: Sometimes the "insert password" button does not work properly for the Examity proctor. If you are using a Chromebook, the Examity proctor will not be able to use Zoom as a backup to manually enter your password. Because of this potential risk, please notify your instructor if a Chromebook is the only device you have available for proctored exams.
    - A location with high speed internet connection; at least 2 Mbps upload and download speed. To test your internet speed, visit http://www.speedtest.net .
    - Chrome browser. Examity will run correctly with Chrome. Do NOT use other browsers for Examity.
    - Zoom should also be on your computer. Sometimes the Examity password button used to enter the exam password glitches. If this happens the online proctor can briefly switch to a Zoom meeting and manually enter the password for your exam to open.

Examity Technical Support:

Examity provides 24/7 phone, live chat, and email support for students and faculty using the service:

- - - Phone: 855-Examity (855-392-6489)
    - Live Chat: Available on the Examity site
    - Email: support@examity.com

Examity Student Guide: Canvas_Test-taker_Live_Standard_Guide_V5.pdf

The Examity Student Guide will contain instructions for how to set up your profile, schedule an exam, and much more. There are screenshots included in the guide to help you navigate the Examity system.

How to Schedule an Exam through Examity (VIDEO):

The following video will demo how to schedule a proctored exam in Examity. Note that your Examity screen/dashboard here in Canvas may look slightly different or have different colors. However, the basic process will be the same.
Link to video demo: https://vimeo.com/420802558/49c3660a66

Security for Examity:

Examity is a third-party teaching and learning tool through Canvas that IU has vetted for compliance with IU's policies regarding privacy and data security. As part of the vetting process, all third parties must ensure that 1) they are only accessing data they require to perform the service, and 2) they are securing that data appropriately during both transfer and storage.

When using Examity for proctored online exams, government IDs, security questions, and video feeds of the test-taking environment are encrypted to ensure the data is protected from unauthorized access. Only properly authorized people, instructors and the service administrators, have access to the information and the videos that are stored. All videos are saved for a prescribed period of time and then deleted. The individual proctors employed by Examity work in proctoring centers with supervisors overseeing them, and everything they do is recorded on video and audio.

Your Personal Privacy & Security:

Carefully choose your testing location. As mentioned above, Examity takes precautions to ensure your personal information is protected. Still, you should be aware that live proctored exams may ask for a full or partial room scan. You should select a testing location where you are comfortable with Examity scanning your chosen testing location. This could be a small distraction free room in your home (with door closed), a study room at your local library, an office type space at your work or school, etc. Once you have chosen your testing location, make sure you use the same technology and testing space for the "Online Proctor Practice" that you plan to use during your proctored Final Exam.

Photo ID:

At the start of the proctoring session, the proctor will ask to see a government issued photo ID. Most student use a driver's license or passport. However, for this class I do provide a special instruction requesting proctors to accept your IU Crimson Card if you prefer to not show your government issued ID. If you want to use your IU Crimson Card, then you will have to tell the proctor to read the special instructions about ID provided by the instructor. You should be able to see my instructions as well once you are in the proctoring session.

Statement from IU Regarding Examity:

We will use Examity, an online proctoring tool, in this course. Examity offers you flexibility to take your exams when and where it is convenient for you.

Technology requirements:

- - - - A Mac, PC, or Chromebook (see Chromebook risk mentioned above.)
        Do not attempt the proctored exam on a mobile device!
      - Chrome browser (Examity only works in the Chrome browser)
      - A webcam (USB or internal) and a microphone
      - Strong and stable internet connection
      - Dual monitors are not permitted

Testing environment: During the course of an exam, Examity will record the testing environment; therefore, you should select private spaces for the exam session where disruptions are unlikely and where recording devices can be enabled.

Room scans: If your exam is using live proctoring, your instructor may choose to require a room scan. [Neena asks the proctor to skip the 360° room pan, but some Examity proctors may still ask to see your desk space.] Be prepared for some of the Examity proctors to ask you for a complete a 360° room pan and desk sweep with your webcam. If the proctor asks to see more than your desktop, you have the right to refer them to the instructor instructions that the room pan is not required for this class. Know that the proctors are not trying to be invasive, instead they are trying to ensure your workspace is clear of any materials unauthorized by your instructor.

Academic integrity and academic misconduct: Please note that while Examity proctors or software may flag suspected cheating during exams, these measures do not constitute a determination of academic misconduct. Any suspicion of misconduct will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and evaluated through a fair and transparent process (see https://studentcode.iu.edu/responsibilities/academic-misconduct.html)

Email Testing Details to your Course Instructor, Neena Wilson:
Once you have scheduled your Final Exam, remember to send your testing day and time to your instructor. I will do my best to be available by email as you prepare to begin your exam (assuming you choose a time that is not 10pm-7am EST). Please allow 12-24 hours for all proctoring communications.

Course Instructor:
Neena Wilson
neewilso@iu.edu
765-973-8368 (voice messages only)

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