The APC is closed for in-person services (including exam proctoring) for the spring 2021 semester. We are open for remote services and support during this time. Please contact proctoringcenter@miracosta.edu for assistance or for an exam appointment.
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APC Zoom Student Proctoring Information
Zoom Proctoring
Zoom proctoring is offered by the Academic Proctoring Center for Challenge Exams and for some online courses (approved on a case-by-case basis). With Zoom proctoring, you will be in a one-on-one session with a proctor from the APC.
Below are the requirements needed for a Zoom proctoring session:
- A secure, private testing space
- No other people are allowed in the testing space
- Other electronics must be powered off and put away
- No notes or study materials are allowed
- A scanner or mobile app, such as Adobe Scan or the scanning feature within “Notes” on the IPhone
- A functioning webcam AND microphone
- A picture ID ready to show BEFORE you begin the exam
For a Zoom proctoring appointment, email proctoringcenter@miracosta.edu or testing@miracosta.edu.
Once your appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation email containing information regarding your appointment and your specific exam parameters.
Requirements
- A quiet space where you will be undisturbed while testing
- A picture ID to show your instructor prior to beginning your exam
- A Zoom account (sign up here!)
- Access to a scanner or scanner app such as, Adobe Scan or the scanning feature through “Notes” on the iPhone
Before Testing
- Make sure you have all needed test materials ready to go before enteringyour test session (loose scratch paper, pencils, erasers, calculators, ect.)
- Ensure all unauthorized materials are put away (cell phones, class notes, and textbooks)
- Find a flat surface, such as a table or desk so that your work is visible while testing
Entering a Test Session
- Make sure to enter the test session with both your camera and microphone on
- You will show your photo ID to your instructor prior to the start of your exam
- Before beginning your exam, we will verify you have all needed exam materials
- Depending on the type of exam you are taking, you may need to “share your screen” with your proctor(this feature can be found on the bottom of the Zoom screen)
Ending a Test Session:
- Make sure your instructor officially dismisses you before ending your test session
- Ending your test session prematurely could impact your exam grade
- Your instructor may request you use your scanning device to submit your exam, exam notes, or other needed exam materials
Other Exam Information
- For any help with Zoom, visit the Zoom Help Center
- If you lose connection or your Zoom session times out for any reason, email your instructor as soon as possible to alert them of the situation
- We may have you reenter the test session or reschedule for a later time/date
- If you fail to attend your test session, it is not guaranteed that you can reschedule
Scanning And Submitting Exam On Canvas
Using iPhone, iPad
- Download Notes
- Click on the "notepad" icon
- Click on the "plus" icon
- Select “Scan Documents”
- Position the document in view and take a picture then drag the corners to adjust the document for correct sizing
- Select “Keep Scan” and scan the next document/page if needed. If you have multiple pages to submit, please scan everything and save as one PDF
- Log into Canvas and upload the scanned documents. Submit documents and notify your proctor that the exam is submitted by using the zoom chat function. Wait for confirmation that the exam has uploaded successfully and that the documents are legible.
Using Android
- Download CamScanner (Free App)
- Select “Use Now” and allow CamScanner camera permission by clicking “allow” when prompt appears
- Click on the camera icon
- Select single page or multiple page document scan (the default is single page)
- Place document on flat surface and take a picture (crop, rotate and adjust the picture as needed) Select the check mark in the bottom rignt corner when scan is complete
- To save or share the PDF use the icons in the top right-hand corne
- Log into Canvas and upload the scanned documents. Submit documents and notify your proctor that the exam is submitted by using the zoom chat function. Wait for confirmation that the exam has uploaded successfully and that the documents are legible.
Photo to PDF – Android
Photo to PDF - Apple
