When taking a proctored exam, the Blackboard can record you using both the webcam and the microphone of your computer. It achieves this through the Respondus Monitor proctoring software that is capable of accessing your webcam and the microphone.
Can blackboard access my webcam during an exam?
Without proctoring software, Blackboard cannot access your webcam when you are accessing the normal assignments, submitting homework, or taking normal tests. However, when you are taking a proctored exam, Blackboard can access the webcam of your computer through the proctoring software. In most cases, within the Respondus Lock, and down bowser.
Can blackboard detect screen sharing or screenshots?
In a normal assignment environment, Blackboard or Canvas cannot detect screen sharing or screenshots if a student is working on them using a normal browser. The system cannot detect what you do outside their current page. However, if proctored, Canvas can detect and prevent screen sharing or taking of screenshots.
Our answer is that blackboard alone cannot detect anything in your computer since the browsing ability is limited to that open tab only. However, If you are taking a proctored test, the Blackboard can detect that you have opened other tabs.
This begs the inquiry “How does blackboard detect if a computer is being used by students?”
Since instructors can use computer webcams to determine the student’s identification, the computer, its IP address, and the owner will be linked by Blackboard. Because of this, if the computer is used by another student to do an online test, it will automatically detect the action and flag it.
Blackboard cannot see if you have opened other tabs on your computer if a secure testing browser is not installed on your computer. Blackboard alone cannot detect anything in your computer since the browsing ability is limited to that open tab only.
How do I use Blackboard Collaborate with multiple cameras?
Select a Camera. If only one video camera is installed on your computer, Blackboard Collaborate automatically uses it when you preview and transmit video. However, if you have more than one video input device on your computer, you can choose which device to use.
Can blackboard tell if you switch tabs?
Blackboard cannot tell if you switch tabs if you have opened it on a normal browser. It can only detect if you are working on a proctored test or using a lockdown browser. With a proctor software, Blackboard can detect the switching of tabs or cursor movements away from an active tab.
Another common inquiry is “Can canvas detect new tabs opened on Blackboard?”.
The most usefull answer is; can Blackboard or Canvas Detect Switching to Open Tabs Ideally, Canvas cannot detect if a student opened new tabs in a web browser or opened a new application or web browser during a quiz or test. However, if proctored, Canvas will monitor and prevent student’s browser activity.