| Accommodations are provided to students with documented disabilities in an attempt to level the playing field, not an unfair advantage. If an accommodation offers an advantage on digital exams that it would not on in-class assessments, it is considered unreasonable and cannot apply to digital exams. Example: If your accommodations include the use of scratch paper on tests and quizzes, N/A to digital assessments – Since digital exams are not proctored in person, there is no way of verifying that the scratch paper doesn’t include notes or helpful hints. As a result, this accommodation is considered unreasonable and cannot apply. However, in many cases, instructors have the option to enable special features in Blackboard that would allow additional workspace. If this will benefit you, call the Office of Compliance & Disability Services (757) 727-5493. |