Examity

Examity Overview

Examity is the University of Arizona’s centrally supported online authentication and proctoring solution. Examity offers levels of security from authentication through live proctoring to ensure that the student taking the test is the person who is supposed to be taking the test. All authentication and proctoring are done electronically through a web interface integrated with all three of the UA’s major Learning Management Systems (D2L, Blackboard, and Canvas).

For Instructors

(All steps must be completed at least two weeks prior to using Examity in a course.)

Examity is available to use in all University of Arizona courses and can be added to a D2L course site through the UA Tools tab or as an External Learning Tool through course content. If you do not use an LMS site for your course, but still perform online exams through another tool, you can still use Examity. This process will be explained in your initial phone call.

Priorto using Examity, Instructors must

  • Conduct a 15 minute phone call with the UA Examity Account representative
  • Create and activate their D2L course site
  • Activate courses and exams within the Examity system
  • Transfer student accommodations from the LMS to Examity

For Students

(All steps must be completed at least 24 hours prior to use of Examity in a course.)

Prior to using Examity, Students must

  • Create a profile in the Examity system
  • Schedule exam date and time for authentication and proctoring with Examity

System requirements

  • Desktop computer or laptop (not tablet, smartphone, iPad or Chromebook)
  • Webcam and microphone (built-in or external)
  • Connection to network with sufficient internet speed: at least 3 Mbs download and upload
  • Browser with pop-up blocker disabled

Details

Accessing Examity

Examity is integrated with all three of the UA’s major Learning Management Systems. Faculty may access Examity through their LMS course site or, if using a third-party testing platform, by completing a request survey

Authentication & Proctoring Options

Examity offers four levels of testing security

Level AA – Automated authentication

Cost: Unlimited (UA pays a base rate for unlimited usage)

Best use: low stakes assessments and identity verification

Level 1 – Live authentication, 20% proctoring and (same 20%) recording

Cost: $8/hour

Best use: lower stakes assessments with identity verification and needed cheating deterrent

Level 2 – Live authentication, 100% recording

Cost: $10/hour

Best use: for identity verification and an uninterrupted proctored experience

Level 3 – Live authentication, 100% proctoring

Cost: $12/hour

Best use: for high stakes assessments with identity verification and a proctored experience where redirection is desired. For high stakes pencil to paper assessments.

Best Practices

  1. Meet with an instructional designer to consider the best way to incorporate proctoring in your course.
  2. Don’t over proctor
  3. Remember that suspicious behavior does not signify cheating
  4. Familiarize yourself and your students with online proctoring and why you are electing to use the tool
  5. Address student concerns and assure them that proctoring is for their success

UA’s Final Exam Regulation and Information --

To learn more about Examity, visit

Or contact Katy Holt, 520.247.2844

10/10/18