Maintaining academic integrity while ensuring a smooth testing experience is essential for both faculty and students. Honorlock is an AI-enhanced proctoring solution that seamlessly integrates with Instructure Canvas, providing secure online assessments without disrupting the learning process.
Whether you're an instructor setting up a proctored exam or a student preparing for an online test, this page will guide you through the setup, best practices, and available support resources.
Support for Faculty & Students
Select your role below to access tailored instructions, troubleshooting tips, and support resources to ensure a smooth testing experience.
Honorlock for Faculty
Honorlock is an online proctoring tool integrated with Canvas, designed to uphold academic integrity while providing a non-invasive testing experience. Faculty can set up proctored exams, manage accommodations, and review flagged activity.
Key Security Features
Search & Destroy™ – Identifies and secures compromised exam questions.
BrowserGuard™ – Blocks unauthorized websites, keyboard shortcuts, and screen resizing while recording the exam session.
Cell Phone Detection – Alerts proctors if students use a mobile device to search for answers.
AI & Extension Blocking – Prevents unauthorized browser extensions, copying/pasting, and AI tools.
Identity Verification – Confirms the test-taker’s identity.
Honorlock technical limitations:
Audio Control – Students are NOT required to enable their microphone. If audio monitoring is needed, clearly state this in the exam instructions.
Application Monitoring – As a Chrome extension, Honorlock CANNOT detect or close external applications. While BrowserGuard flags students who leave the exam page, it does not track activity in other apps like PDFs or note-taking tools.
Q: How do I set up files such as Excel for my students?
A: When using file-based assessments like Excel, ensure that the file is uploaded as part of the Canvas quiz or shared securely through Canvas. You may also adjust proctoring settings to allow file downloads.
Honorlock and Accessibility
Honorlock ensures accessibility through human oversight and compliance with standards:
ADA Compliant – Supports assistive technologies like screen readers and alternate keyboards.
Third-Party Testing – Undergoes accessibility reviews to create an informed VPAT.
Custom Accommodations – Instructors can allow bathroom breaks, assistive devices, extended time, interpreters, multiple monitors, and more.
Honorlock for Students
Your instructor may choose to use HONORLOCK® for remote online test proctoring. Take some time to visit the Honorlock Prep Guided Tour and familiarize yourself with the authentication process.