Canvas- Learning Management System
Logging In
Canvas is the primary learning management system used for the delivery of instruction from Drake State. You will access Canvas by logging into your MyDRAKE Experience account. Once logged in, click on the Canvas LMS App Icon and look for the course on your dashboard within Canvas. Once you find the course you need to work on, click on that course and follow the directions from the instructor. For more information on How to log in and use Canvas, visit the Online Services Guide.
Submitting Assignments in Canvas
The use and availability of assignment tools will vary depending on the instructor. You will generally click the Submit button for your assignment, giving you the available options. Always refer to course materials for complete instructions on submitting work on Canvas. Most assignments will be submitted as an attachment using an assignment link. Instructors may use the Turnitin tool to prevent plagiarism.
Proctored Exams - Honorlock
All distance education classes will require at least one proctored exam. Honorlock is a licensed product within Canvas to provide this service. The use of Honorlock helps to ensure the student taking the exam and completing coursework is the same student enrolled in the course. Honorlock ensures exam integrity by combining AI-driven monitoring with live proctor interventions, browser lockdown tools, and unique features like detecting leaked test content and unauthorized devices.
- Identity Verification
- Student authentication: Honorlock requires students to verify their identity before starting an exam, typically through photo ID checks and facial recognition. This ensures that the person taking the test is the enrolled student.
- Browser & Device Security
- Browser Guard™: Prevents access to unauthorized websites, applications, or multiple monitors during the exam. Phone detection: Honorlock can detect if a student tries to use a secondary device, like a smartphone, to look up answers. Copy/paste & print restrictions: Instructors can disable these functions to prevent students from saving or sharing exam content
- Audio & Video Monitoring
- Speech detection: The system listens for trigger phrases like “Hey Siri” or “OK Google,” while allowing students to read aloud without false flags.
Honorlock secures exams by verifying identity, locking down browsers, detecting unauthorized devices, monitoring audio/video, and actively removing leaked test content. Its mix of AI and live proctors ensures integrity while minimizing stress for students.