Brightspace proctoring: SMOWL's Certified Integration
Brightspace, the learning management system (LMS) developed by D2L (Desire2Learn), is one of the most widely adopted platforms by universities, colleges, and organizations in more than 40 countries.
On its own, Brightspace does not include digital exam proctoring capabilities. Therefore, maintaining the integrity of digital assessments requires institutions to use a third-party proctoring solution.
SMOWL is a certified Brightspace (D2L) partner, offering a native, secure integration that meets the platform’s most demanding technical and security standards.
What is D2L?
D2L is a Canadian educational technology company founded in 1999. Its flagship product, Brightspace, is one of the leading LMS platforms for higher education and corporate training.
Its main features include:
- Adaptive and accessible interface: Designed to provide an optimal experience for educators and learners across any device.
- Assessment and feedback tools: Create and manage exams, quizzes, and learning activities from a centralized platform.
- Learning analytics: Access detailed insights into student progress and performance.
- LTI interoperability: Compatible with third-party tools through the latest Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standards.
- Commitment to accessibility: One of D2L’s key differentiators as an educational platform.
What is proctoring in Brightspace?
Brightspace proctoring consists of integrating an external solution that supervises digital assessments. It allows institutions to authenticate students before an exam, monitor their activity during the assessment, and generate evidence-based reports once the exam is complete.
As a certified D2L partner, SMOWL integrates natively with Brightspace, eliminating complex configurations, minimizing technical friction, and ensuring full compliance with the platform’s security standards.
SMOWL proctoring for Brightspace
SMOWL’s integration with Brightspace follows a simple and straightforward process:
- Certified integration: SMOWL connects to Brightspace through LTI 1.3 (Learning Tools Interoperability), the latest educational technology standard that enhances interoperability, authentication, and platform management.
- Exam configuration: Educators configure the desired level of proctoring, allowed resources, and exam duration directly within Brightspace.
- Student authentication: Before the assessment begins, SMOWL authenticates students.
- Exam monitoring: During the assessment, SMOWL monitors students through their webcam, microphone, and device activity, automatically detecting potential incidents.
- Post-exam reporting: Once the assessment is complete, detailed reports containing the collected evidence are generated to support informed decision-making.
Why choose our proctoring tool?
If your institution uses Brightspace, these are the key criteria for selecting Smowltech’s proctoring solution:
- A certified integration that is fully compatible with Brightspace.
- Compliance with major privacy regulations, including GDPR, FERPA, and CCPA.
- A seamless experience for students without unnecessary technical barriers.
- Simplified implementation that reduces the workload for IT teams.
- Reliable technical support whenever you need it.
SMOWL meets all of these requirements and is also a certified D2L partner for Brightspace.
Smowltech: a Brightspace certified proctoring partner
Smowltech was recognized as a certified D2L partner during the D2L Fusion conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This certification confirms that SMOWL operates securely and efficiently within the Brightspace environment while meeting D2L’s rigorous technical and security standards.
What does this mean for your institution?
The certified integration ensures ongoing compatibility with Brightspace while reducing technical issues during assessments.
Support for LTI 1.3 minimizes configuration efforts and shortens deployment time without compromising security.
Supervisors gain access to clear, well-organized evidence that supports informed decisions after every assessment.
If you’re already using SMOWL with Brightspace, upgrading to the certified integration requires only minor adjustments. Our support team will guide you through every step of the transition.