Yuja Verity Proctoring in Canvas

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YuJa Verity Proctoring in Canvas

Overview

YuJa Verity is an online proctoring solution integrated with Canvas that helps instructors monitor online assessments. Montana Tech currently recommends using the YuJa Verity Browser Extension for most courses. Lockdown Browser functionality is currently being piloted by select departments.

This article explains how to:

Access YuJa Verity in Canvas
Complete first-time setup
Create proctored assessments
Create a mock assessment for student testing
Manage assessments after they are published
Access YuJa Verity support resources

Audience

Faculty and Teaching Assistants using YuJa Verity proctoring within Canvas.

Before You Begin

Before using YuJa Verity, verify the following:

You have an Instructor or TA role in the course.
YuJa Verity is enabled in your Canvas course navigation.
Students have adequate time to complete a practice assessment before any graded exams.

Enable YuJa Verity in Canvas

If YuJa Verity does not appear in your course navigation:

Open your Canvas course.
Select Settings.
Open the Navigation tab.
Locate YuJa Verity in the hidden items section.
Drag YuJa Verity into the visible navigation area.
Click Save.

YuJa Verity should now appear in the left-hand navigation menu.

First-Time Setup

Open your Canvas course.
Select YuJa Verity from the left-hand navigation menu within your Canvas course.
The Set Up Your YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Experience page will open.
Verify that you are using a supported browser.
Select Download Extension and install the YuJa Verity Browser Extension.
Return to the YuJa Verity setup page in Canvas.
Verify that Extension Downloaded displays with a green checkmark.
Under Connect with Canvas, select Connect to link your Verity account with Canvas.
Once connected, select Assessments to access the YuJa Verity environment.

After setup is complete, YuJa Verity will be ready for creating and managing proctored assessments within Canvas.

Note: The first-time setup only needs to be completed once.

Creating a Proctored Assessment

Open YuJa Verity from the left-hand navigation menu in your Canvas course.
Navigate to Proctored Assessments.
Select Create Assessment.
Choose one of the available assessment types:
- Verity Assessment (Recommended)
- Third-Party Assessment
- Standalone Assessment
- Mock Assessment
Select the assessment option you want to create.
Select Next.
Choose the assessment format:
- Quiz
- Assignment
Select Next.
Complete the Assessment Details page.
Add questions as needed.

Verity Configuration

During the Verity Configuration step, complete the following sections:

Profile
Platform
Verification
Restrictions
Resources

For most courses, select:

Distance Course Standard Profile
Browser Extension

Review and adjust any verification requirements, restriction settings, or available resources.

Examples of configurable resources include:

Calculator
Whiteboard
Reference Material

(Optional) Select Save as Profile to save custom proctoring settings for future assessments.

Profiles can be saved at the:

Institution level
Canvas Account level
Course level
Individual level

Note: Proctoring Method, Accommodated Test-Takers, and Uploaded Reference Material are not included when saving a profile.

Select Next to proceed to the Review page.

Review and Publish

The Review page displays a summary of the assessment configuration, including:

Platform
Identity Verification
Additional Restrictions
Resources
Accommodations

Review the settings and make any necessary changes using the edit icons.
Select one of the following options:

Save
Save and Publish

Select Save and Publish when the assessment is ready to be made available to students.
After publishing, the assessment will appear on the Proctored Assessments page where it can be searched for and managed.

Create a Mock Assessment

A Mock Assessment allows students to verify their device setup and become familiar with the YuJa Verity proctoring experience before taking a graded exam.

Open YuJa Verity.
Navigate to Proctored Assessments.
Select Create Assessment.
Choose Mock Assessment.
Select Next.
Select Quiz or Assignment.
Complete the Assessment Details page.
Add practice questions if desired.
During the Verity Configuration step:
- Select Distance Course Standard Profile
- Select Browser Extension
Review the assessment settings.
Select Save and Publish.
Make the assessment available at least one week before the first graded proctored exam.

Benefits of a Mock Assessment

Verifies browser extension installation.
Tests camera and microphone access.
Confirms Canvas connectivity.
Familiarizes students with the proctoring process before a graded assessment.

Montana Tech recommends making the Mock Assessment available at least one week before the first graded proctored exam.

Managing Assessments

After an assessment has been created and published, it appears on the Proctored Assessments page.

The Proctored Assessments page displays:

Assessment Name
Date Created
Date Updated
Platform
Method
Status
Available Actions

Use the search field to locate assessments by name.

To manage an assessment:

Locate the assessment in the Proctored Assessments list.
Select the Actions menu (three dots).

Available options include:

Edit Settings
Delete Assessment

Edit Settings

Selecting Edit Settings opens the assessment within the Canvas editing interface.

From this page, instructors can modify:

Assessment title
Quiz instructions
Quiz settings
Assignment dates
Availability dates
Attempt settings
Quiz restrictions
YuJa Verity configuration settings

After making changes, select Save to apply updates.

Student Setup Expectations

Students should:

Install the YuJa Verity Browser Extension.
Sign in using Montana Tech credentials.
Complete the Mock Assessment before the first proctored exam.
Verify camera and microphone functionality.
Resolve any setup errors before exam day.

Students may also be required to:

Use a supported browser
Enable Incognito Mode for the browser extension
Connect YuJa Verity with Canvas
Complete compatibility checks before beginning an assessment

Students should complete assessments in a quiet, well-lit environment with a reliable internet connection.

YuJa Verity Support

YuJa provides several support resources for faculty and students.

To access support:

Open YuJa Verity.
Select your profile icon in the upper-right corner.
Choose Verity Support.

Available resources include:

24/7 Live Chat Support
Email Support
Self-Service Knowledge Base
Product Documentation

Faculty and students are encouraged to use Verity Support as their first resource for technical assistance.

Troubleshooting

YuJa Verity Not Visible in Course Navigation

Cause: YuJa Verity is not enabled in the course.

Solution: Navigate to Settings > Navigation, enable YuJa Verity, and click Save.

Additional Training Resources

For additional training and demonstrations, visit the following resources within Canvas On Demand (COD).

Module 4: Content Creation and Management

Quizzes and Assessments

These tutorials provide additional walk-through and demonstrations for creating and managing YuJa Verity assessments in Canvas.

Browser Extension Not Detected

Cause: Extension is not installed or the browser is unsupported.

Solution: Install the YuJa Verity Browser Extension and use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Camera or Microphone Access Issues

Cause: Browser permissions are blocked.

Solution: Allow camera and microphone access in browser settings and reload the page.

Verification Problems

Cause: Poor lighting or camera visibility.

Solution: Move to a well-lit location and retry the verification process.

Student Using Only a Mobile Device

Cause: Device limitations may affect proctoring functionality.

Solution: Complete the Mock Assessment early and contact Verity Support for compatibility assistance.

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