ECS1601 STUDENT
ASSESSMENT GUIDE:
myModules Profile Photo and Moodle
Proctoring
This guide provide steps on how to add updated profile photo on myModules and how to
activate your camera for Moodle Proctoring Tool for MCQ assessments.
For queries, email us at ECS1601_Macroeconomics@unisa.ac.za.
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The Moodle Proctoring tool is for MCQ (Quiz) assessments only and captures your picture via webcam
to identify who is attempting the MCQ (Quiz) assessment. It will capture your picture and screenshot
automatically every 30 seconds.
For the Webcam proctoring tool to function, you need to provide camera & screen sharing permissions.
Once you have provided the permissions, you will see your picture and will then be able to complete the
Quiz assessment. If you do not give permission, you will not be able to complete the Quiz assessment.
NOTE:
o ANY INTERFERENCE WITH THE CAMERA PICTURE (COVERING OR POINTING TO A DIFFERENT
DIRECTION WHERE YOU ARE NOT VISIBLE) WILL BE TAKEN AS ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT.
o YOU DO NOT NEED TO DOWNLOAD OR INSTALL ANY APPS TO USE MOODLE PROCTORING.
o YOU WILL PREFERABLY NEED TO COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT ON A LAPTOP OR DESKTOP
COMPUTER WITH A WEBCAM.
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A. myModules Profile Photo
You are now required to have an updated profile photo on myModules to confirm
your identity. The profile photos may be used to confirm your identity against
proctoring tool images to ensure academic integrity.
Follow the steps below to upload a photo as your profile picture on myModules:
1. Login to https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default
2. Click on the MyModules button in the header.
3. In the top right corner, click on your Name and then on the Profile
option in the dropdown menu.
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4. On your profile page click on the Edit profile link in the User details section.
5. Under the User picture section you can upload a file with the file upload
icon or drag and drop a photo in the area provided.
Note: Use a photo where your face is centred and clearly visible and note the file
types supported.
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6. If you chose the file upload option from the previous step, you will need
to Choose a file from your device and then click the Upload this file button.
7. Your photo should now appear in the upload box.
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8. Scroll down towards end of page and click on the Update profile
button.
9. Your profile photo will now appear in the top-right corner of the
window.
You have now successfully uploaded a profile photo to myModules.
B. Activating your camera for
Moodle Proctoring Tool for MCQ assessments
The guideline below outlines how to active your camera for Moodle Proctoring.
When starting the MCQ Assessment:
1. You will be asked to give "permission to use camera". (If you do not allow this, you
won’t continue with the assessment):
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2. If you don't have a camera, you also won’t continue with the assessment.
If you see this screen and can’t click on "start attempt", it is because there is no
photo:
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This screen must have a photo so that you can continue:
SOLUTION:
• Click on "Cancel" or click on "x" (close screen).
• Log out of MyModules and re-login.
• Click on your module to access your assessment.
• Once accessed, the "pop-up" screen will display again.
• Click on "Always allow mymodules access to your camera".
• Click on the camera icon next to the URL text box (as shown below) and select
"Always allow". (Take note: The URL will be module/assessment site you are
currently on.)
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If you blocked the camera by mistake, click on manage button then delete the site from "Not
allowed to use your camera":
Click on "Reload" button or "Refresh" the screen to update the enable camera access:
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