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LAS Online Certified courses must meet the College of LAS policy on student identity verification. This policy was developed and approved by the College of LAS Courses and Curricula Committee in 2016. It helps instructors verify that the student enrolled in the course is the individual completing the work and there is a high reliability that they are using only the aids intended (e.g., proctored exams, ID-checked discussions, etc.).
The policy requires that at least 20% of the course grade be identity verified. This can be met with one or a combination of assessments. Common options include:
- Proctored exams (AI or live proctored)
- Recorded video assignments
- Live video sessions
Instructors may propose alternative methods—just consult with the ATLAS TLT Team first.
Proctored Exam Options
Zoom Proctoring
Instructors can proctor exams via Zoom. Use i-card photos via ATLAS Photo Roster to verify student identity during the session.
ProctorU Record+
This is an automated proctoring service that allows students to take exams online through Canvas or Moodle without the presence of an instructor or proctor. The service authenticates student identity, monitors and records computer screens, microphone input and the video from webcams. Learn more about ProctorU Record+. Undergraduate students can use this service at no cost. If you choose to use this service, our partners at CITL can help you with setup and support.
ProctorU Live+
With this product, an employee of Meazure Learning does the identity verification, monitors students via video during the exam, and reports any red flags to the instructor. Please remember that if you are teaching an undergraduate course, the cost associated with using Live+ product must be covered by the unit offering the course so students do not incur an out-of-pocket charge. If you choose to use this service, our partners at CITL can help you with setup and support.
Offering a Recorded Video Assignment
If you are going to use ID-verified videos to meet the identity verification policy, we strongly recommend that you use this precise language in your syllabus and assignment instructions:
In order to meet the College of LAS’s identity verification policy for LAS Online Certified classes, your face speaking directly into the camera must appear for at least 30 seconds over the course of the video.
Using i-card Photos to Verify Student Identity
To verify student identity, instructors can compare the i-card photo of the student to the student's face in a live Zoom session with video or a recorded video assignment.
We recommend using the ATLAS Photo Roster, which displays the i-card photo, name, and University Identification Number (UIN) of each student enrolled in the course website via Banner. This information is displayed only to instructors.