How do I use Rosalyn for exam proctoring in a Canvas course?

Rosalyn is a web-based platform, integrated with Canvas, that ensures the integrity of online exams. It supports two modes of operation:

  • A real-time proctoring mode that captures the exam setting with video, audio, and computer screen recording.
  • A browser lock-down mode that prevents students from opening other software applications and browser tabs during the exam.

Requirements

  • Rosalyn works with Classic Quizzes only. New Quizzes in Canvas are not supported.
  • Students must have a computer that meets Rosalyn system requirements with a stable internet connection. Note: Linux computers, smartphones, tablets, and Chromebooks are not supported. (Students can get a loaner laptop from the Support Center if needed.)

Enable Rosalyn (and Canvas Quizzes) in your course

  1. Go to your course, then click the Settings menu.
  2. Click the Navigation tab.
  3. Activate both Rosalyn and Quizzes as items in course navigation menu and position them where desired. Note: Both must be activated for the service to function.
  4. Click Save.

Turn on Rosalyn for desired quizzes

  1. Click the Rosalyn menu.
  2. A list of the Classic Quizzes in your course is displayed, each with an on/off switch. Toggle the switch On for the quiz you want to protect.
  3. You'll see a first dialog to choose the proctoring type. Choose between Real-time proctoring or Lock-Down as appropriate, and click Next.
  4. You'll see a second dialog to select the desired exam options. Choose the desired options, and click Next. Note: In lock-down mode, options are pre-set and cannot be changed.
  5. You'll then see a third dialog to review the configuration. Click Confirm & Enable.

Access codes are used enforce Rosalyn proctoring
Once the above steps have been completed, students will be able to use the Rosalyn menu to take the quiz.

The quiz will also appear in the Quizzes menu, but students won't be able to enter the quiz through that menu. When Rosalyn is activated, it adds an access code (secret password) to the Canvas quiz. Do not share this code with students. If they have the access code, they can click Quizzes and use the code to bypass proctoring.

Instruct students to use the Rosalyn menu to take the quiz
We recommend adding quiz instructions that direct students to the Rosalyn menu to take the quiz. If you're familiar with HTML view in the Rich Content Editor, you can add the following code to generate an alert banner:
 

<div class="ic-notification ic-notification--admin-created ic-notification--danger">
    <div class="ic-notification__icon" role="presentation"><i class="icon-warning"></i> <span class="screenreader-only"> error </span></div>
    <div class="notification_account_content">
        <div class="ic-notification__content">
            <div class="ic-notification__message">
                <h2 class="ic-notification__title notification_subject" style="border-left: none; border-right: none;">This Is a Proctored Quiz</h2>
                <p>Use the <strong>Rosalyn</strong> link in the course navigation menu to access this quiz. The Rosalyn software is available for download through that link.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>


The formatted banner will look like this:

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Additional information is available in the Rosalyn Help Center.

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