Integrate Lock-Down browser for NetAcad Exams
During the pandemic I have noticed students completing exams rather quickly and scoring 100% on them. As we know, the answers can be found easily online. Lock Down Browser with WebCam functionality (monitor) allows a recording to be taken while the student is taking the exam, while locking down all their extra monitors and only allows a student to view the exam while it's being taken. I would highly recommend similar function for NetAcad exams. It's the only way to proctor an exam during this time.
Mark Verhoeven
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Thanks for your suggestion. Unfortunately we will not be able to implement you idea at this time. We will keep your idea for a future release.
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Mark Verhoeven
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Any updates Cisco NetAcad?
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Mohamed Mousa
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Lock-Down is a good idea which integrated with D2L in my college, however I have some concerns about integrating webcam which:
- may not work for all the students - some do not have;
- Forcing a student to download 3rd party software that monitors their actions may potentially violates privacy especially they are using their computers not ours.
- Finally; if there is any assignment includes access to Packet Tracer; it might not work with the Lockdown browser- this should be verified.Still I will vote for this idea as an optional for the instructor.
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Andrew Smith commented
I can see where many CA's could use this, while webcam may not be a guaranteed or appropriate tool (for too many reasons to bore you all with here) ... if the tab is locked and a record is held against a students grade if the browser loses focus for more than three seconds, then duration+frequency (create a trust indice) - where centres can opt to consider or ignore