Computer Login Procedures

Important Reminders

Before the student begins their exam, remind them:

to save their work to the desktop

that accessing any software or resources not required for their exam is prohibited. Accessing unauthorized software or resources during an exam is a violation of Langara’s Academic Integrity Policy (F1004).

Word Exams

Students approved for a Comp/Spell accommodation can use a computer with spellcheck to type their exam responses.

Log the student on to a computer using the generic Accessibility Services’ username and password. Open a blank Word document and have the student begin their exam.

WordPad Exams

Students approved for a Comp/No spell accommodation can use a computer to type their exam responses, but they cannot use spellcheck. WordPad is a simple text-editing program used to create documents. It does not include spellcheck, so it is appropriate for students with a Comp/No spell accommodation.

Log the student on to a computer using the generic Accessibility Services’ username and password. Open a blank WordPad document and have the student begin their exam.

WordReader

Provide a headset to students with a WordReader accommodation.

The student’s exam envelope will contain a USB drive with the exam in Word format. The WordReader accommodation permits the student to use the Speak function. See the How to Enable WordReader video for instructions on adding the Speak function to the toolbar.

If the student is approved for WordRead and no spell check, disable spelling and auto-correct. Select File>Options>Proofing>uncheck spelling and auto-correct.

If the exam is in Brightspace, the student must use the Microsoft Edge browser to log into their Brightspace course to access the read aloud function.

Brightspace Exams

Students will need to log into their Brightspace account to access their online exam.

Log the student in using the Accessibility Services’ generic username and password. Use the Google Chrome browser to go to https://d2l.langara.bc.ca/d2l/login. Have the student log in to their Brightspace account. Access the course by clicking on the course name and then select Quizzes from the Assessment link on the navigation bar.

Citrix Exams

Computer courses such as BCAP, CPSC and CSIS require students to access their student account (H: drive) and/or course-related software programs.

Have the student log in to the computer to access their student account through the Citrix environment.

Check the list of software programs in the Invigilator Binder and/or the Citrix lab at https://langara.ca/information-technology/technology-on-campus/software/citrix-labs.html

Locate the Student Exams Requiring Access to CITRIX Based Programs handout in the Invigilator Binder and follow the instructions to help the student login.