Invigilator Reporting Tool
If ORCA invigilators need to report anything, such as academic or non-academic misconduct, issues with an ORCA computer, a medical or security issue, or anything else, do so on the “UBC ORCA Proctor Reporting Tool” page.
Invigilator Frequently Asked Questions
Terminology We will use the following terminology to keep the FAQ more succinct: Schedule What happens if the exam doesn’t start exactly “on time” (e.g., at YY:00)? If the exam starts late, PrairieTest will automatically adjusts the end time of all students writing exams on PrairieLearn. For example, if the exam duration is 50 minutes, […]
Invigilation Instructions
There are three sections on this page, things for proctors to do “before the test”, “during the test”, and “after the test”. Before the Test Well before your assigned session, you should login to PrairieTest and ensure you can see details of your assigned session(s). You should be scheduled to start your shift 15 minutes […]
Troubleshooting
The following are steps for troubleshooting ORCA hardware such as the computers and monitors.
Invigilator Script
Before each session, a proctor will go through a series of instructions and steps.It might be helpful for you to review these in advance so you know of all steps. Roles Proctor 1: Proctor 2: -10 mins to start time: Proctor 1: Proctor 2: -5 mins to start time: Proctor 2: -2 mins to start […]
TA Walkthroughs
TAs are encouraged to proctor sessions for their respective class. TA walkthroughs are an excellent way to understand the student experience in ORCA. The procedure is simple: TAs are not required to stay for the entirety of the session. Visiting TAs must remain respectfully quiet and avoid distracting testing students. If active communication is needed, […]
Maintaining Integrity
If you see an incident of an academic integrity violation, report it using the Proctor Reporting Tool. Major reportable incidents Minor incidents
Invigilators
Proctors are undergraduate or graduate TAs that are responsible for several critical functions of the ORCA: Overall, proctors are critical to the overall functionality of the ORCA. In general, proctors are not permitted to answer students’ content-related questions, though they are there to help students deal with unexpected technical issues. Refer to the invigilation instructions, […]