New Brightspace Features
New Quiz Creation Experience
Quick Eval Tool
Respondus Lockdown Browser Enhanced Experience
We have a new feature in Respondus Lockdown Browser that might enhance exam security. When running Respondus Lockdown Browser for exams, instructors now have the ability to record the student's computer screen in addition to requiring that students use a webcam (also recorded). The checkbox to turn on this feature is already available under the "Lockdown Browser" settings under "Recording Options". See below for screenshots of quiz tool menus.
One caveat, Monitor will not record screens on student's Apple iPads.
Quiz Accommodations for Students
We have a new feature in Brightspace that allows you to configure quiz accommodations in the Classlist for individual students for all current quizzes in your course. This is generally easier than using the Special Access tab for the individual quizzes. This only applies to existing quizzes and not those that you add later. After receiving the official notice from the OSSS you can follow these instructions.
- Go to Classlist
- Click the context sensitive menu (dropdown) next to the student's name
- Click Edit Accommodations
- In the pop up (shown below), click the checkbox for Modify Time Limit and enter a multiplier, e.g. "1.5"
- Click Save
The time multiplier will apply to all quizzes in the course for that student. If you desire, you can check this by going to the quiz and clicking into the Special Access section of the quiz.
Automatic Zero Feature in Gradebook
The Automatic Zero feature allows a score of zero (0) to be automatically applied to unsubmitted student assessments after the due date passes. Applying the Automatic Zero feature eliminates the need for instructors to manually set missing submissions to zero. Additionally, learners receive a more accurate view of their grade calculations for individual activities and for the overall course.
Supported submissions include file and text-based assignments, quizzes, and LTI tools. All activities must have grade associations.
Instructors can select between system-added and manually-entered zero scores. Automatic Zero applies to both individual and group assignments and respects any exemptions and release conditions set for an activity. Automatic Zero is triggered within one minute of the due date and is based on local time zones for both instructors and learners. The feature follows the same rules as existing due dates.
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