Virtual Faculty Proctoring with Zoom

Virtual Faculty Proctoring (VFP) with Zoom - Virtual Faculty Proctoring is a testing method that uses LockDown Browser (LDB) and Zoom. The instructor proctors the test live via Zoom. VFP with Zoom requires that a specific date and time(s) be noted for each test. When testing with VFP, instructors administer a test on a specific day and time. The date and time(s) will be noted on the CSCC Course Schedule. When VFP is used, web courses may also require a day and an evening testing time on the specified date to accommodate students’ work schedules.

VFP with Zoom requires that the student has access to a laptop or desktop computer with a working camera and microphone. Windows computers, Mac computers, and Chromebooks work with LDB. (Note: iPads, tablets, and smartphones will not work due to the limitations of Blackboard and LDB.) Students need to download LDB to their computers. The URL for Columbus State’s LockDown Browser is https://cs-cc.net/lockdown

If a student does not have the proper equipment or testing environment, the faculty member may contact the Testing Center and ask that they administer the test to the student.

Create a Training Module for Students

All courses that use VFP with Zoom should have information in their course that includes all training and information needed for students to test virtually. Faculty should create a Readiness Test to prepare students for testing virtually and ensure that their technology works. Some faculty set this up as extra credit. During a class meeting, faculty should review this process with students prior to the course test so students understand the process and are committed to academic integrity while testing virtually.

Students will need to complete these steps prior to the course test for successful virtual testing:

• Step 1: Download, install, and run LockDown Browser
• Step 2: Prepare for and complete the Environment Check
• Step 3: (Optional) Take the Readiness Test which requires students to:
  • Agree with Academic Integrity Statements.
  • Understand the virtual testing Check-in Process including showing a photo ID and completing an environment check.

Live training is available to students by attending one of the Zoom training sessions.

Information for Faculty

Be sure to include clear policies in your syllabus regarding:

• Consequences for failing to adhere to the testing rules and procedures.
• Procedures for students who need to leave the room due to illness or emergencies during a Respondus Monitor test (e.g., test nullification and/or rescheduling).

Instructor Checklists

• Setting up and Running a Virtual Testing Session on Zoom
• Practice Test - Instructor Checklist
• Before Test Day - Instructor Checklist
• Test Day (Practice and Actual Test) - Instructor Checklist
• Tips and Tricks for Instructors

Below are videos and instructions on how to set up LockDown Browser with Zoom for Virtual Faculty Proctoring. How to Set up a Blackboard Test for Virtual Faculty Proctoring with Zoom

Unfamiliar with Zoom? Please refer to the Zoom Tutorials page.

Prefer live training? Schedule a one-on-one virtual training session for any of these topics (and many others) by going to the DEIS Faculty Consultation Scheduling site.