This article shows the main elements of the Schoolyear dashboard.
The Schoolyear dashboard consists of:
1. Menu bar
The menu bar is located at the top of the dashboard. Here you will find the following options:
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'New exam' and 'All exams'
If you are using Schoolyear via the integration with a test application, these buttons are not applicable to you. In that case, creating exams and an overview of the scheduled exams can be found in the interface of test application.
For exams created in the Schoolyear dashboard (without the integration) you use these buttons to find an overview of your created exams.
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Helpcenter
By clicking the question mark icon you navigate to the Schoolyear help centre (current website). Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the dashboard and explanations of the functionalities.
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Profile settings
Through the profile icon you can change your profile settings. Click here for some extra explanation about this functionality.
2. Toolbar
The toolbar is located at the top of the dashboard, below the menu bar. You can find the following options here:
Exam details
In the top left-hand corner of the bar you will find the exam details, such as the name of the exam, the date and the start time.
Share
The button 'Share' at the top right of the screen allows you to share the exam-specific dashboard with proctors or you can override previously granted access.
Click here for extra explanation about this functionality.
Proctor code
The button 'proctor code' at the top right of the screen allows you to find the exam-specific proctor pin code. This allows the proctor to override blockages, such as a red fraud screen or a restart blockage screen.
Click here for extra explanation about this functionality.
Edit an exam
The button 'Edit exam' brings you to the Settings widget. In the Settings widget, you can customise a number of Schoolyear's security settings for a specific exam.
Click here for more information about how to customise the security settings (Settings Widget).
3. Student Overview
The student overview is located on the left side of the screen and shows an overview of which students are participating in the exam with Schoolyear. Behind the student's name, you will find his/her current status. The statuses are:
- Onboarding: The student is starting the application.
- Exam started: The student has started the secure environment. Note: It is not visible in the Schoolyear dashboard whether the student is actually logged in to the test application and has started the exam.
- Exam closed: The student has closed the Schoolyear application. Note: in the Schoolyear dashboard it is not visible if the exam has been handed in by the student.
4. Student activity log
When you click the name of a student, the student activity log appears on the right side. Here you will find the following types of student activities during and after the exam:
- Student activities: activities the student performs or has performed. The student's activity is visible in real time.
- Suspicious actions and possible fraud.
- Technical faults and other issues.
- Other information: insight into the status of the student's laptop (device type, power present or not).