Coming Soon to BOLT: Examity

We are pleased to announce a partnership with Examity^®, a recognized leader in remote test proctoring. This relationship offers you a secure and convenient way to take your exams online.  

Examity^® will be integrated with BOLT.  You will be able to access Examity^® directly from BOLT, without the hassle of another username and password.  It also means that before using Examity^® for the first time, all pertinent information will be imported into the system for the classes in which you are enrolled.

There is no cost to use Examity^®.  Proctoring costs are being paid by Bloomsburg University.

Examity^® will be available in 2016 Fall. We will provide tools you need to get familiar with the service.

Please watch for additional information about this service in the months to come. We know it will make your education experience even better, and we are very excited to roll it out to you!

Coming Soon to BOLT: Video Notes

In 2016 Fall, your instructors will have use of a new tool in BOLT called Video Note. Instructors may choose to include Video Notes in their course materials, or as feedback for work you submit. 

Be sure to watch any video content your instructors include in your courses for you!

BOLT TIP: Submitting Work

Sometimes students contact BOLT Support to resolve issues related to submitting their work to instructors via BOLT. BOLT Support has a few tips that can really help Bloomsburg University students submit their assignments successfully.

Plan Ahead

Have a contingency plan in place in case you have difficulty submitting work. Know if and when BOLT will be unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check BOLT news items and the BOLT Students Blog for notifications about downtime.

Keep It Simple

Name your files without punctuation, spaces, or special characters. If you can, submit one document once rather than five separate documents several times. Simplify your submissions.

Keep a Backup

Always back up your work. Keep a digital copy handy. You can keep backups on storage media such as flash drives or external hard drives, on Microsoft One Drive, on other cloud storage solutions, or on your Bloomsburg University P drive.

Give Yourself Time

Give yourself enough time to submit work prior to the due date. If your assignment is due at 11:59pm, give yourself until 11:49pm to submit or post. If you wait until the last minute, taking time to click through BOLT to the submission area might make your submission late!

Check For Verification

BOLT sends submission receipts by email for dropbox submissions. It is good practice to check blogs, journals, wikis, and discussion topics after posting to ensure your work was submitted. If not, re-submit or contact your instructor and BOLT Support immediately.