Advantage:
With a simple copy and paste of an HTML Code into your Instructions page in Test Manager you can keep a student from copying or printing your test.
Instructor Prerequisites:
Must know how to copy and paste
Quick Guide:
One Method is to click on this link. The page that opens will have a link on it which will automatically put the script on your clipboard. Then click here and continue with the instructions for pasting.
OR:
Javascript code to block copy/paste capability on tests. Copy the following html to the Instructions text box:
<SCRIPT language=Javascript src="http://matcmadison.edu/trc/blackboard/noprintcopy.js"></SCRIPT >
<STYLE type=text/css>@media print{BODY {display:none}}</STYLE>
With WYSIWYG (Text Box Editor) turned off:
When creating a new test, click on the <html> choice on the toolbar in Instructions (expand the toolbar out). Then paste the code
With WYSIWYG On:
Move down to the Instructions text box. Click on the small expand arrow.
With the WYSIWYG tool bar displayed select <html>. This opens a new text box for editing HTML. Paste the above code in and close.
Note: Students will not see the code when done correctly.
You may also use this code anywhere in Blackboard where you do not want students to copy or print
CETL Instructional Technology : http://matcmadison.edu/cetl/itech/ You may also obtain technical and educational support by contacting: Dennis James at 608-243-4501 or by e-mail to djames@matcmadison.edu
Last Updated: November 12, 2007