This release outlines updates to the ProctorU Platform, Guardian Browser, and Guardian Extension. The work enhances the test-taker experience as well as expands integrations and reporting options for test owners. The release dates for these updates are between January 1 and March 31, 2025.
PROCTORU ONLINE PROCTORING PLATFORM
Scheduling
- More Flexible Exam Scheduling: When scheduling online proctoring appointments, test-takers can more easily view all available slots before and after their preferred time.
Test-Taker Experience
- Redesigned Countdown Timer: For test-takers taking multiple online exams, the countdown timer in the ProctorU Platform more prominently displays the time remaining before the next scheduled exam and smoothly transitions the test-taker to the next exam in sequence.
- Exam Lobby Improvements: If a test-taker experiences an extended delay, a chat with our support team will automatically trigger.
- Test It Out Improvements: We added tips for test-takers with devices not meeting the minimum technical requirements for online testing.
LMS/Driver Integration
- Dynamic Registration Support: Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI)® Dynamic Registration is now available, enabling a faster and more automated integration between the ProctorU Platform and a defined set of LMS systems.
- Canvas LMS New Quiz Exams: We have improved password injection for Canvas New Quiz exams.
Reporting
- Migration to Power BI: We have transitioned ProctorU Platform customer reports from Tableau to the Microsoft® Power BI P platform.
GUARDIAN BROWSER
Test-Taker Experience
- Automatic Proctor Chat Visibility: The integrated chat window now opens automatically and prominently when a proctor sends a message, improving communication with test-takers.
- Improved Mac Compatibility: Mac users now receive a warning if they download an incompatible version of the Guardian Browser.
- Exam Launch Navigation: When launched, the Guardian Browser is now automatically brought to the foreground and maximized.
GUARDIAN EXTENSION
Test-Taker Experience
- Enhanced Screen-Sharing Reliability: Automatic retry logic has been implemented to help ensure successful screen-sharing setup.