Top tips on online exams from the team

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Digital Assessment Tips

1. Applied for Learning Support?

If you need any extra time or special consideration for your exams, contact the Learning Support Team as soon as possible so your needs are included in your online assessments.

2. Test Your System!

Download and test the most uptodate Inspera system on your computer when requested in advance of your exam – then you’ll have time to sort out any potential issues with the Inspera team!

3. Which Permitted Materials?

Check what materials you are allowed – pen. pencils, scrap paper… anything else? They will be confirmed in your course notes, or you can contact your Programme team. Remote invigilators will be monitoring.

4. ID Ready?

You will be asked to show identification, please have it ready.

5. Room tidy for a Room Scan?

During your exam you will be asked to rotate the camera of your computer around your room to show the remote invigilator the environment you are in for your assessment. Some students prefer to tidy their room in advance!

6. Is your lighting right?

If the lighting is too bright or too dark then the system may close - you may need to close your curtains or turn your light on. You’ll have a chance to test your system a couple of weeks before your exam and it will let you know if there’s any issue with your lighting.

7. Download PDFs at beginning of your exam

There may be pdfs in the ‘Additional Resources Area’ – It’s good to download these at the beginning of your exam in case your wifi drops and you can’t access them when needed.

8. Invigilators Do Watch!

Please remember that during your exam your camera is making a video recording of you which will be watched shortly afterwards by an invigilator.

You don’t need to be in sight the entire time – brief toilet or refreshment breaks are allowed but will be counted. Check your course information for any specific rules which may apply in your case.