The Schedule Exams tool is available for online courses
1. CREATING YOUR EXAM IN CANVAS CLASSIC QUIZZES.
Your exam title must have your course name and exam ID as follows: EDUC 1000-090 Exam 1
A minimum of 36 hours is required for the exam approval process to be completed.
Your Canvas classic quiz details MUST be set and complete prior to using the Schedule Exams tool.
This does not mean your exam content has to be ready. Just the settings shown below.
PDF attachments in a Canvas classic quiz are not permitted. PDF embedding conflicts with our restricted computer configuration. Please contact examhelp@utah.edu for assistance on alternative options.
File upload questions are not allowed in Canvas classic quizzes. Our restrictred computer configuration in the Uonline Center disables the ability to save and upload files.
Select the "Require An Access Code"* feature and enter a four digit (numbers) access code. An access code must be used. We reserve the right to change this code to ensure our service.
*The Access Code is the way to secure your exam against unwanted access. The Access Code should NEVER be shared with students for any reason. Contact examhelp@utah.edu if you have questions.
Important access code info: Please use short one word or number codes for administrative reasons.
Please no elaborate access codes.
*NOTE: Never change dates or quiz time limits after you import your exam into Schedule Exams.
Once imported, you can inform your students it is time for them to schedule their exam time slots.
See critical information regarding date and time limit changes.
2. ADDING THE SCHEDULE EXAMS TOOL TO YOUR COURSE NAVIGATION LIST
In order to import your exam(s), you will need to enable the Schedule Exams tool in your course(s).
Go to course settings/navigation, enable the Schedule Exams tool and remember to click the save button.
You can access the full set up instructions at:
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-manage-Course-Navigation-links/ta-p/1020
3. SETTING UP YOUR EXAM IN THE SCHEDULE EXAMS TOOL
Select the Schedule Exams link from your course navigation list then select the New Exam button
Under the Import Exam option, select the appropriate exam from the dropdown menu then click the blue Import exam button.
Go through all five Create Exam pages to ensure all settings and allowances for the exam are correct
All settings on the first page MUST match your Canvas quiz details exactly with no deviation.
Any deviation will cause a conflict and your exam will not be scheduled.
However, if your exam requiring showing work involving equations or graphs on paper, do not select Automated and attach at PDF of an answer sheet to exam. A PDF of an attached answer sheet is required before we can approve the exam and help insure all students have the approriate answer sheet.
If post setup adjustments or changes are needed, please contact Exam Services at examhelp@utah.edu.
Once all settings are completed, select the blue Confirm button at the bottom of the fifth page
SmarterProctoring offers 24/7-365 tech support through the Chat button
Your exam will be set and ready, pending approval, for students to start scheduling their time slots to take the exam.
Now it is time to communicate with your students that the scheduling window is open for their exam(s). *
* Students schedule their time slots through the same Schedule Exams link in the course navigation list.
Students will be referred back to you for questions regarding when they can schedule their exam(s).
Review the steps your student's must follow when selecting between testing in a center (UOnline Center) or testing at home using Automated Proctoring