Technology Services

Computerized Exams Announcement

As all of you know, students have the option of writing exam answers in a bluebook, typing answers on a laptop, or typing on a law school PC.  Students opting to use their own laptop or Room 103 PC are required to register and attend training. Students using their own laptop are further required to have the proper operating systems and software installed, test the software, and address any technical issues they may be having with their laptop before exams begin.  Under the exam regulations, technical proctors have the authority to deem a student’s laptop not suitable for exams.

This semester we again plan to have students upload all typed exam answers via our wireless network.  Thus, if you are having problems with your wireless card, you must visit the Computer Services office found on the main floor of the library as soon as possible to see what can be done.  Your wireless connection MUST be working before you undergo training.

Students wishing to take their exams on a laptop or PC MUST sign up for and attend a training session below.  PCs are reserved through the training registration forms below on a first come, first served basis.  We recommend that PC users attend sessions offered in room 103 so that you can test the software at the session.

Training Sessions:

We will begin training on March 26, 2008.  The following nine sessions will be offered:

Session A: Wed., 3/26/2008, 9:00 AM, Rm 103
Session B: Thurs., 3/27/2008, 8:00 AM, Rm 102
Session C: Fri., 3/28/2008, 7:45 AM, Rm 103
Session D: Fri., 3/28/2008, 8:40 AM, Rm 103
Session E: Mon., 3/31/2008, 8:00 AM, Rm 30
Session F: Tues., 4/1/2008, 7:45 AM, Rm 103
Session G: Tues., 4/1/2008, 8:40 AM, Rm 103
Session H: Wed., 4/2/2008, 8:30 AM, Rm 103
Session I: Wed., 4/2/2008, 11:00 AM, Rm 30
Make-Up Session: Wed., 4/16/2008, 2:40 PM, Rm 30

Registration:

A registration form will be posted at here, under “Training Registration,” starting on March 12th.  You must have your Wildcard number to sign up.  Contact the University Wildcard office if you do not have a Wildcard.

Changing Your Session:

You may change your session through the website by clicking on “Change Your Training Information” from here.  After entering your Wildcard number, the system will show your registration information (session, laptop or PC, date registered, and whether you have already attended).  You may change your registration information or sign up for a different session by clicking on the “Edit” button.

Downloading Software:

After registering, you may download the software here , by clicking on “Download Software,” entering your Wildcard number, and clicking on “Software.”  You will be given the option to download the PC or Mac version.  Select “Save” and save to your desktop.  We will install the software at the training session.

PC Users:

Registration begins on March 12th.  PCs are reserved on a first come, first served basis through the registration form.  Make sure to indicate on the form whether you will be using a laptop or wish to reserve a PC in room 103 for exams.  If you do not see the option for a PC on your registration form, then all of the PCs have already been reserved.  You may, however, email Justin Barber at barber@law.villanova.edu to request to be put on the PC wait list.

Information about Computerized Exams:

In a nutshell, our exam software allows you to take exams on your laptop while locking out access to all other files.  Upon completing the exam, the software will save an encrypted version of the exam that will be uploaded via our wireless network.  The registrar's office will decrypt and print out your exam for your professor.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Justin Barber, our Information and Administrative Computing Coordinator, at barber@law.villanova.edu.

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