Respondus Lockdown Browser is an external tool that can be enabled from within Blackboard, to lock down the online testing environment for students by disabling access to other websites and applications. At times when this tool is not available, here are three potential alternatives to make the online testing environment more secured: If you have […]
What is Proctortrack? Innovative Learning recommends using this tool only in high stakes assessments due to the cost associated with using this tool. Proctortrack is a remote proctoring tool that leverages automation and AI to provide proctoring in online testing environments. It sits as a layer on top of your LMS, allowing you to carry […]
What is ‘Password Protection’ in Blackboard? How does it work? In Blackboard, you can set a password for students to use to access a test or survey. Titled “Access code”, this feature randomly generates a 6-digit code that are randomly generated by Blackboard and is not customizable. This feature allows you to add a layer […]
What is SafeAssign? SafeAssign compares student submissions against a set of academic papers to identify areas of overlap between the submitted text and existing works. SafeAssign is effective as both a deterrent and an educational tool. Use SafeAssign to review test submissions for originality and create opportunities to help students identify how to properly attribute […]
Where do I go to Edit Assessment Settings in Blackboard Ultra? After a new assessment (Test or Assignment) is created in the Content area, there are various setting options that can be used to customize the assessment according to preferences. This resource provides more context and information about these available settings. Locate and edit the […]
What is a question pool in Blackboard? When you create a test or an assignment, you can use question pools to be sure each student receives a different version of the assessment. On the Add Question Pool page, you can browse, preview, filter, and select questions from other assessments and question banks in the course you’re […]