Canvas exams · Proctoring
Canvas vs Proctorio: What Each System Can See
Canvas and Proctorio are separate systems. Canvas provides quiz logs; Proctorio provides proctoring reports. This guide compares the two so you can understand what is typically visible to instructors.
Quick answer
Canvas quiz logs are a timestamped event timeline (views, navigation, focus changes). Proctorio can add monitoring and generate its own reports. Instructors often review both when they want context for an attempt.
What Canvas quiz logs usually show
- Start and submission timestamps.
- Question/page views (varies by quiz type).
- Leave/return events (tab/window focus signals).
- Reloads and disconnects.
What Proctorio typically adds
Proctorio is designed to proctor exams. What it captures depends on institution configuration, but it generally produces its own report and flags that instructors can review alongside Canvas activity.
Why both matter for interpretation
A Canvas quiz log is great for timing and navigation context. A proctoring report adds another layer of signals. In practice, instructors usually interpret results based on patterns, settings, and the overall context of the exam.
FAQ
Does Proctorio report to Canvas?
Proctorio typically has its own reporting interface. Canvas stores quiz activity; proctoring tools store their monitoring signals.
Can Canvas alone record webcam video?
Canvas quiz logs are not webcam video. Webcam monitoring is usually handled by separate proctoring tools.
What should I read first?
Start with the Canvas quiz log to understand the timeline, then look at how proctoring reports are presented in your course setup.