{"id":2868,"date":"2025-05-20T15:10:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/?page_id=2868"},"modified":"2026-06-23T22:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T22:45:22","slug":"proctoring-resources-for-faculty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/proctoring-resources-for-faculty\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Proctoring Resources for Faculty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-large-font-size\" style=\"min-height:357px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"15000\" height=\"4900\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2739\" alt=\"MTSU Online Banner \" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/05\/MTSU-Flowers_.png\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/MTSU-Online-Logo-New-2.png\" alt=\"MTSU Online Logo \" class=\"wp-image-842\" style=\"width:auto;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/MTSU-Online-Logo-New-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/MTSU-Online-Logo-New-2-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/MTSU-Online-Logo-New-2-768x550.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Points to Remember:<\/strong>&nbsp;MTSU uses the Record+ option&nbsp;only.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only use Canvas to set up your exam.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do&nbsp;<u>not<\/u>&nbsp;go to the ProctorU website to set up your exam<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students <strong>do not <\/strong>have to schedule to take their exams.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students go into ProctorU,&nbsp;through<strong> <\/strong>Canvas,&nbsp;not the ProctorU website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students take their quiz at any time within the window you\u2019ve set up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&nbsp;<strong><u>must<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;give your quiz a password for it to be proctored with ProctorU.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates to your Quiz should be done in Canvas,&nbsp;not ProctorU.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When updates are made to your exam, in Canvas, make sure you re-synch the exam to ProctorU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.proctoru.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/36631896016141-How-to-Sync-Exam-Updates-Using-the-ProctorU-Platform-Tool\">Access the instructions on how to re-synch an exam with ProctorU.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates to your quiz take 24 hours to sync with ProctorU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Setting-Up-a-Proctored-Quiz-Exam-in-Canvas-Using-ProctorU-2.pdf\">Setting up a proctored quiz\/exam in Canvas Using ProctorU<\/a> instructions. *<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>*If you have questions or need assistance, contact us with our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/faculty-support-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Faculty Support Request<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Five Faculty Options for Proctoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Proctoring Option<\/th><th>Student Cost<\/th><th>Location<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1. ProctorU<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Proctoring by the course instructor in person<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><td>MTSU on-campus classroom or lab<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. Proctoring by the course instructor via videoconference (Zoom, Teams, etc.)<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/testing.mtsu.edu\/online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTSU Testing Center<\/a><\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><td>On MTSU&nbsp;Campus at the MTSU Testing Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5. Approved off-site testing center<\/td><td>There is a fee per exam, which varies depending on which testing center the student chooses.<\/td><td>An off-site testing center location chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General Proctoring Best Practices<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that your syllabus clearly describes the proctoring process, including any pre-test review of the test setting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that your syllabus clearly describes your arrangement for an alternative to your preferred proctoring method, including one of the five options discussed above. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider and plan for remote proctoring options for online students who are not geographically local or have technology \/ internet issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details For Each Proctoring Option<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option 1: ProctorU (no cost to students)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meazurelearning.com\/exam-proctoring\/remote-exam-proctoring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ProctorU<\/a>&nbsp;is an online proctoring service that requires the student to use their computer with a webcam and microphone and install the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/guardian.meazurelearning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guardian browser<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-mtsublue-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Chromebooks, smartphones, tablets, &amp; iPads are not supported!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The computer must use Windows or Mac OS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructor Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.proctoru.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/36631896016141-How-to-Sync-Exam-Updates-Using-the-ProctorU-Platform-Tool\">Access the instructions on how to r<span style=\"font-family: inherit\">e-synch an exam with ProctorU.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: If you make any updates to your exam, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.proctoru.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/36631896016141-How-to-Sync-Exam-Updates-Using-the-ProctorU-Platform-Tool\">you must re-sync it<\/a> to ProctorU and wait 24 hours for it to be updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Getting help:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.meazurelearning.com\/hc\/en-us\">Contact ProctorU Support.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact MTSU Online with our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/faculty-support-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Faculty Support Request<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:David.Babb@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David.Babb@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for assistance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option 2: Proctoring by the course instructor in person (no cost to students)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Points to remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When arranging the time of the proctored activity, take care to avoid conflicts with the schedules of other courses students are taking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This method is not viable for students who do not live within a drivable distance of the MTSU campus<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geographically distant online students who cannot attend a face-to-face activity should be given an online option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructor Led Proctoring Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create the activity in Canvas. Remember to add a password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve a classroom space for your proctored activity with computers or request your students bring laptops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify your students through email, announcements, and syllabus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide your&nbsp;students with detailed information on your proctored activity (method, date, time, location, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remind your students that they must present a photo I.D.&nbsp;when they take your activity. If an ID is not produced, the student will forfeit the opportunity to take the proctored activity.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early in the semester, reserve a room for your proctored activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To avoid high-demand times (during mid-terms and finals), consider scheduling your proctored activity at other times during the semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the space has been reserved\/scheduled, notify your students immediately via email, announcements, discussion posting, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course instructor must be present for the proctored activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform students of the consequences of a missed activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty can consider working with other faculty to proctor each other\u2019s activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option 3: Proctoring by the course instructor via videoconference (Zoom, Teams, etc.) (no cost to students)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructor Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create the activity in Canvas. Remember to add a password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify your students through email, announcements, and syllabus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide your&nbsp;students with detailed information on your proctored activity (method, date, time, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remind your students that they must present a photo I.D.&nbsp;when they take your activity. If an ID is not produced, the student will forfeit the opportunity to earn a grade for the proctored activity.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet for live proctoring during exams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instruct students to position their cameras to show their workspace and screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MTSU Online recommends using groups no larger than five students per session so the proctor(s) can adequately monitor the students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option 4. Using the MTSU Testing Center (no cost to students)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructor and Student Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The student schedules a test time with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/testing.mtsu.edu\/online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the MTSU Testing Center<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/testing.mtsu.edu\/online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">form for scheduling the test time<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student contacts the instructor with the date\/time they are scheduled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The instructor contacts the Testing Center and provides them with&nbsp;the information below about the proctored activity.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Course (course name and section(s))<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam duration (i.e., 90 minutes, 2 hours, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam dates (i.e., 9\/3-9\/6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam password. (Do not give the password to students).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any material that will be allowed during the exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructor contact information (in the event the testing center needs to contact you)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student will complete the proctored activity at the testing center under the supervision of a certified proctor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option 5. Using an approved off-site testing center (for a fee)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the student\u2019s responsibility to arrange for the proctored exam to be held at an approved testing site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students can review testing centers in the USA at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ncta.memberclicks.net\/find-a-proctor-in-the-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCTA, National College Testing Association&nbsp;Proctoring Network<\/a>. The purpose of the NPN is to make testing services available to students away from their campuses. There may be additional locations not on this list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the student locates an off campus proctor, they should visit the MTSU Testing Center website and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/testing.mtsu.edu\/online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete this form to schedule an off campus proctor.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instructor creates the activity in Canvas.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum of 15 days in advance of the proctored activity, the student should schedule the proctored activity and provide the necessary contact information to the instructor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proctored activities that take place outside of the classroom environment&nbsp;<strong><u>must<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;be password protected.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The instructor will make the password available to the testing center administrator or proctor (not to the student) prior to the proctored activity date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Alternative Proctoring Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loaner Laptops or Equipment Access \u2013 (Contact the MTSU Library for more information).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Library or Community Resources&nbsp;\u2013 If students are near a public library or community center, they may have access to computers that support proctoring software.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Local College or University Partnerships&nbsp;\u2013 Some institutions allow visiting students to use their testing centers or computer labs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Flexible Testing Options&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Alternative Assessments&nbsp;\u2013 Consider alternative assessments such as open-book projects, oral exams, or written assignments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Partnerships with Local Organizations&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Public Libraries&nbsp;\u2013 Many libraries have computers available for public use, and some offer private rooms that could be used for proctored exams.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Community Colleges or Universities&nbsp;\u2013 Even if students are not enrolled, local institutions may allow them to use their computer labs or testing centers.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Workforce Development Centers&nbsp;\u2013 Some state or local job training centers have computer labs that may be available for student use.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Employer-Based Testing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>If a student is employed, some workplaces may allow them to take an exam using a company computer in a private setting. This is especially helpful for students in professional or technical fields.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Proctoring at Military or Government Facilities&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>If students are active military, many bases offer proctoring services.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6. If traditional proctored exams are not feasible, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oral exams via video call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio-based assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timed essay responses submitted through the LMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project-based or case study assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Points to Remember:&nbsp;MTSU uses the Record+ option&nbsp;only. 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