THIS IS RELEVANT TO CA2020 (TC, TPS AND TPE ONLY).
Do
• Inform the remote invigilator that you are taking your 15-minute ‘on camera’ break (put your hand up and say “15-minute wellbeing break”).
• Move away from your screen (to give your eyes a rest) but remain in full view of your camera.
• Use the time to drink or eat any refreshments that you have taken into the assessment (you must take these in prior to the assessment start time).
• Use the time to stand up, walk around and sit elsewhere, so long as you remain in view of the camera.
• Use the time to take the usual bathroom break and inform the remote invigilator that you are doing so.
• Take the 15-minute break in one interval and ensure that you time your break.
Don't
• Continue typing your assessment responses.
• Read your open-book material or any course related materials.
• Read/review your assessment script OR exam paper.
• Leave the room for the entire duration of the break.
• Turn off your camera.
• Take the break ‘off camera’ or go ‘off camera’ except for the usual bathroom break.
• Communicate with anyone except the remote invigilator or an ICAS member of staff who is supporting the administration of the assessment.
• Access the internet.
• Use your phone.
• Contact or collude with any third parties, either in person or electronically (e.g., email, voice, chat, and other digital communication methods).
• Shut down your assessment.
• Leave the examination environment to fetch additional food or drink.