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Example Instructions for an Online Exam

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The document provides instructions for students taking an online exam in Blackboard. It outlines steps to take before starting the exam such as checking internet connectivity, logging out and back into Blackboard, and closing unnecessary programs. It also gives directions during the exam, including not resizing the browser window or using the back button. Finally, it provides specific information about accessing the Geology exam, including the timeframe to take it and contacting the instructor if any issues arise.

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Before  beginning  the  exam:   1. Make  sure  you  have  a  good  internet  connection.   2. Log  out  of  Blackboard  and  then  back  in  to  Blackboard  before  you  begin.    This  will   help  with  connectivity  issues.   3. If  you  are  taking  the  exam  late  in  the  day,  it  is  recommended  that  you  reboot  your   computer  before  beginning  to  free  up  memory  resources  from  other  programs  on   your  computer.   4. Shut  down  all  Instant  Messaging  tools  (Skype,  AIM,  MSN  Messenger)  and  Email   programs  as  they  can  conflict  with  Blackboard.   5. Enter  the  Blackboard  course  using  Firefox.    Do  not  use  any  other  internet  browser.   6. Maximize  your  browser  window  before  starting  the  test.    Minimizing  the  browser   window  during  the  exam  can  prevent  the  submission  of  your  exam.   7. When  you  begin  the  exam  click  the  link  only  ONCE  to  launch  the  test.    Double   clicking  can  lock  the  test.     During  the  exam:   1. Do  not  resize  (minimize)  the  browser  during  the  test.   2. Never  click  the  “Back”  button  on  the  browser.    This  will  take  you  out  of  the  test  and   prevent  Blackboard  from  tracking  your  selected  answers.   3. Avoid  using  the  scroll  button  on  your  mouse  if  present.   4. Click  the  “Submit”  button  to  submit  your  exam.    Do  not  press  “Enter”  on  the   keyboard  to  submit  the  exam.   5. Save  your  test  using  the  “Save”  button  periodically  during  the  exam.     Instructions  for  accessing  the  Exam.   1. Read  the  notes  above  titled  “Before  beginning  the  exam”  and  “During  the  exam.”   2. Your  instructor  will  provide  your  password.  This  password  is  required  to  open   the  exam.   3. Log  in  to  the  Blackboard  course.   4. Click  on  the  “Exam  Information”  link  from  the  left  menu.   5. When  ready  to  begin,  click  on  the  “General  Geology  Exam  1  Fall  2013”  link  to  open   the  exam.       a. Do  not  begin  until  you  are  absolutely  ready  to  start!   b. The  exam  must  be  started  between  7  AM  on  Tuesday,  October  22nd  and   8:30  PM  on  Wednesday,  October  23rd.   6. Use  the  password  sent  to  your  student  email  account  to  open  the  exam.   7. You  will  have  1.5  hours  to  complete  your  exam.   8. The  exam  must  be  completed  in  one  sitting.    You  can  only  open  it  once.       9. Answer  all  questions  in  the  exam.   10. Click  the  “Submit”  button  in  the  bottom  right  corner  when  you  are  done  to  submit   your  work.     If  you  encounter  problems  accessing  or  submitting  your  exam,  you  must  contact  your   instructor  immediately  by  phone.    Jennifer  Lewis  can  be  reached  at  608-­616-­9167.    If   she  does  not  hear  from  you  right  away,  your  exam  may  not  be  accepted  and  you  may   receive  a  zero  on  the  exam.  

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  • 1. Before  beginning  the  exam:   1. Make  sure  you  have  a  good  internet  connection.   2. Log  out  of  Blackboard  and  then  back  in  to  Blackboard  before  you  begin.    This  will   help  with  connectivity  issues.   3. If  you  are  taking  the  exam  late  in  the  day,  it  is  recommended  that  you  reboot  your   computer  before  beginning  to  free  up  memory  resources  from  other  programs  on   your  computer.   4. Shut  down  all  Instant  Messaging  tools  (Skype,  AIM,  MSN  Messenger)  and  Email   programs  as  they  can  conflict  with  Blackboard.   5. Enter  the  Blackboard  course  using  Firefox.    Do  not  use  any  other  internet  browser.   6. Maximize  your  browser  window  before  starting  the  test.    Minimizing  the  browser   window  during  the  exam  can  prevent  the  submission  of  your  exam.   7. When  you  begin  the  exam  click  the  link  only  ONCE  to  launch  the  test.    Double   clicking  can  lock  the  test.     During  the  exam:   1. Do  not  resize  (minimize)  the  browser  during  the  test.   2. Never  click  the  “Back”  button  on  the  browser.    This  will  take  you  out  of  the  test  and   prevent  Blackboard  from  tracking  your  selected  answers.   3. Avoid  using  the  scroll  button  on  your  mouse  if  present.   4. Click  the  “Submit”  button  to  submit  your  exam.    Do  not  press  “Enter”  on  the   keyboard  to  submit  the  exam.   5. Save  your  test  using  the  “Save”  button  periodically  during  the  exam.     Instructions  for  accessing  the  Exam.   1. Read  the  notes  above  titled  “Before  beginning  the  exam”  and  “During  the  exam.”   2. Your  instructor  will  provide  your  password.  This  password  is  required  to  open   the  exam.   3. Log  in  to  the  Blackboard  course.   4. Click  on  the  “Exam  Information”  link  from  the  left  menu.   5. When  ready  to  begin,  click  on  the  “General  Geology  Exam  1  Fall  2013”  link  to  open   the  exam.       a. Do  not  begin  until  you  are  absolutely  ready  to  start!   b. The  exam  must  be  started  between  7  AM  on  Tuesday,  October  22nd  and   8:30  PM  on  Wednesday,  October  23rd.   6. Use  the  password  sent  to  your  student  email  account  to  open  the  exam.   7. You  will  have  1.5  hours  to  complete  your  exam.   8. The  exam  must  be  completed  in  one  sitting.    You  can  only  open  it  once.       9. Answer  all  questions  in  the  exam.   10. Click  the  “Submit”  button  in  the  bottom  right  corner  when  you  are  done  to  submit   your  work.     If  you  encounter  problems  accessing  or  submitting  your  exam,  you  must  contact  your   instructor  immediately  by  phone.    Jennifer  Lewis  can  be  reached  at  608-­616-­9167.    If   she  does  not  hear  from  you  right  away,  your  exam  may  not  be  accepted  and  you  may   receive  a  zero  on  the  exam.