Scheduling SmarterProctoring Exams Hello and welcome to FSCJ s Distance Learning! You are taking a class that requires proctored testing, so we have prepared a series of short tutorials designed to instruct you, the student, on how to make your testing appointments. In our first tutorial, we ll show you how to make a Face-to-Face Testing Appointment. How to make a Face-to-Face Testing Appointment Your online class uses a test management system called SmarterProctoring. This system allows you to make testing appointments for each exam that your professor posts. 1). To make a Face-to-Face appointment for a Distance Learning Testing Session, first login to your class through Blackboard. first be asked to fill out a short registration form and then you will be directed to your Dashboard. 4). Once in the Dashboard, you will be able to see each exam that has been posted for the class. 5). Now locate the exam that you would like to make an appointment for and click on the Select Proctor button. 6). Next, select Find Face-to-Face Proctor. A list of available FSCJ Distance Learning Testing Sites will populate. Carefully read the days and times on which the locations are available. Please also note that if you require testing accommodations beyond extra time, you will need to make an appointment through a campus assessment center. Now, select the site that you would like to use by clicking Request Session. 7). You will now be directed to the RegisterBlast screen and can complete your appointment by clicking on Continue Scheduling Session. 8). Choose a date by selecting the calendar icon in the Choose a Date field. Next, choose a time from the Choose a Time dropdown menu. Verify that your email address is correct, then carefully read and agree to the Exam Guideline Acknowledgement. 9). When finished, select the Complete Registration button at the bottom of the page, and your appointment will be confirmed. An appointment confirmation will be sent to the email address that you used to setup your SmarterProctoring account. Please print this out and bring it with you to your testing appointment. 10). You can now return to your SmarterProctoring Dashboard and verify your scheduled appointment. You can make a testing appointment for another exam, or you can log out of SmarterProctoring by selecting the Sign Out button.
*One final point that we would like to mention is that you can always login to SmarterProctoring to verify when and where your test is scheduled. You can refer to the Location area under the exam for the room number and the physical address.
How to Make a Virtual Testing Appointment In our next tutorial, we will show you how to make a virtual testing appointment. With your professor s permission, you may choose to make an appointment using B Virtual, a testing service that is integrated with SmarterProctoring. Using a computer, a webcam and an internet connection, you can complete your exam without coming into a testing center. Please note that there is a fee for this service that varies depending on the duration of the exam. 1). To make a B Virtual testing appointment, first login to your class through Blackboard. first be asked to fill out a short registration form and then you will be directed to your Dashboard. 4). Once in the Dashboard, you will be able to see each exam that has been posted for the class. 5). Now locate the exam that you would like to make an appointment for and click on the Select Proctor button. 6). You can now select the Use B Virtual button and you will be taken to the B Virtual page. 7). Under the Action Required section at the bottom of the page, you can select the Click Here button under Step 2. 8). From the Session Details screen, you can select a day and a time to take your test. You will be asked to enter your credit or debit card information, and then you can select Submit Payment. 9). Your B Virtual Appointment will be confirmed, and an appointment confirmation will be sent to the email address that you used to setup your SmarterProctoring account. 10). On the day of the exam, you can login to SmarterProctoring and click on the Start Virtual Session button under the exam.
How to Schedule a Testing Appointment with a Campus Assessment Center Our next tutorial will show you how to make a testing appointment with a Campus Assessment Center. Although we offer a variety of testing times and locations at Distance Learning Proctored Testing, FSCJ s campus assessment centers are also an option for online students. 1). To make a testing appointment at a campus assessment center, students can first navigate to fscj.edu. Using the Admissions and Aid dropdown menu at the top of the page, click on the Learn More button under Assessment and Certification. 2). From the Assessment and Certification Homepage, click on the Make a Testing Appointment button. 3). The FSCJ Assessment Scheduling System will open in a new tab. If you have not taken a test at a campus assessment center, you will first select Create an Account. If you are a returning user, you can enter your email address and select Log In. 4). Now in the scheduling system, you can select the campus from the dropdown box under Group Test Locator. Please carefully read the hours of operation before proceeding. 5). From the Select Test Service dropdown box, select Faculty Exam for Online/Other Campus and carefully read the information before proceeding. 6). Next, select the day on which you would like to test from the calendar and then select the appointment time. 7). Your testing appointment will be confirmed.
How to Schedule a Remote Testing Appointment Our final tutorial will show you how you can get setup for a testing appointment if you are a Remote FSCJ Student living outside of the Jacksonville, Florida area. 1). To get started, you can first login to your class through BlackBoard. first be asked to fill out a short registration form, and then you will be directed to your Dashboard. As you register, it is important to make sure that you correctly enter your current zip code. 4). If you have already registered but have moved outside of the Jacksonville, Florida area, you will need to update your zip code. To do this, you can select the Account button at the top of your SmarterProctoring Dashboard, and then select My Profile. Update your zip code in the zip code field and then select Save Settings. You can now return to your Dashboard and make a testing appointment. 5). Once in the Dashboard, you will be able to see each exam that has been posted for the class. 6). Locate the exam that you would like to make an appointment for and click on the Select Proctor button. 7). To make an appointment with a college or university in your area, select Find Face to Face Proctor. A list of available testing sites in your area will populate. Locate the testing site that you would like to use and then select Request Session. Please note that you will be responsible for any fee that the institution charges to proctor an FSCJ Online exam. 8). If you need to test at a college or university in your area but do not see one listed in SmarterProctoring, please contact FSCJ Remote Testing at the following email address: OnlineRemoteProc@fscj.edu 9). If your professor has approved it and you are not taking a paper test, you may wish to use the B Virtual option for your exam. For more information on how to make a testing appointment using B Virtual, please see the Make a Virtual Testing Appointment Tutorial.