Exams with Integrity: Leveraging
Canvas and Respondus
Designing fair, secure, and studentcentered assessments
Session Overview
1.Purpose
of the session
2.Key learning outcomes
Why Exam Integrity Matters
Defining academic integrity in assessment
The challenges of online and hybrid testing
Balancing Security and Trust
The student perspective
Creating a supportive testing environment
Canvas Exam Tools for Integrity
Question banks and randomization
Availability windows and time limits
Feedback timing and visibility settings
Respondus LockDown Browser Overview
What it does and when to use it
Benefits for both online and inperson exams
Before the Exam: Faculty Preparation
Test settings, practice quizzes, and tech checks
Simplifying exam formatting
Before the Exam: Student Preparation
Communicating expectations clearly
Mandatory practice quiz setup
Accessibility and support resources
During the Exam: Proctoring
Options
In -person with LockDown Browser
Respondus Monitor for remote proctoring
Handling technical and behavioral issues
After the Exam
Reviewing flagged activity Gathering student feedback
Continuous improvement of exam design
Accessibility and Inclusion
Working with Student Access Services
Supporting students with accommodations
Troubleshooting and Common Issues
• Common setup mistakes
• Device/network tips
• Respondus and Canvas support contacts
Putting It All Together
• Integrating Canvas settings + Respondus effectively
• Example exam workflow
Key Takeaways
• Summary of best practices
• Balancing security with empathy
Support & Resources
• Hofstra ITS Service Desk and EdTech contacts
• Respondus and Canvas help links