Spellcheck is automatically available for all exams. When you misspell a word, a red line automatically appears under the word, and by right-clicking on the word (similar to in Microsoft word), you will be given correctly spelled options. Select your preferred word and the misspelled word will be replaced. This feature is only available on the exam when permitted by the professor.
Click Exam Controls then Submit Exam
If you are certain that you would like to submit your exam, check “I am ready to exit my exam”.
Then click “Submit Exam.”
WARNING: Once you click “Submit Exam,” you cannot re-enter your exam.
Once your exam has been successfully uploaded, you will receive the green confirmation screen. You have now completed your exam. Please wait for further instructions from your Proctor.
If the upload process is taking some time or seems to be “timing out,” then you may want t relocate to a place where you are certain there is a strong, reliable internet connection and then restart your laptop computer, and Examplify will attempt to upload your exam again after it has found an valid Internet connection.
— Adapted with permission from Jimmy Bowers —
https://support.ivey.ca/hc/en-us/articles/115001983986-Taking-and-Uploading-an-Examplify-Exam
When you have finished typing your exam answer(s) in Examplify, you will need to successfully close out of Examplify.
If the upload process is taking some time or seems to be “timing out,” then restart your laptop computer, and Examplify will attempt to upload your exam again after it has found an valid Internet connection.
As of today, Information Technology at Pepperdine Law has provided Pepperdine eduroam, a new and free Wi-Fi service that allows traveling students, staff and faculty to connect to participating eduroam Wi-Fi networks in any global location that is using a Pepperdine UserID and password.
Though providing a more secure online experience, your Wi-Fi devices will remain the same in usability and function as they do at Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses.
Please visit the Pepperdine eduroam website for instructions on how to set-up your Pepperdine eduroam profile.
If you are planning to travel any time soon and would like to use this service, or if you have any questions at all regarding Pepperdine eduroam, please feel free to contact Information Services at [email protected] or (310) 506-7425.
Lexis-Nexis (http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool): Lexis is an online legal research system used primarily by attorneys but also government agencies and other business professionals. The traditional version of Lexis, often called Lexis.com has been available online since 1999. In 2012, Lexis Advance (a new, enhanced) version of Lexis was released. You are given free access to Lexis. However, you will have to specifically request access to Lexis Advance by contacting the Lexis-Nexis rep, Charla Strong at: [email protected]
Lexis-Nexis Advance Log In: https://signin.lexisnexis.com/lnaccess/app/signin?aci=la
Register Your Password at Lexis-Nexis Instructions: In order to use Lexis-Nexis or Lexis-Nexis Advance, you will need to first register your activation code. You should have received your activation code at Orientation or via email (your Pepperdine account). If you feel that you have not received an activation code, email [email protected] with the subject line: LEXIS NEXIS ACTIVATION CODE.
Additional Lexis-Nexis Resources: On the Lexis-Nexis law school homepage you can find tutorials and webinars that cover a variety of Lexis related topics. The tutorials are only 5 minutes long and the webinar recordings are from live events hosted online for students. They cover a variety of topics and range from 45 minutes to an hour.
**Please note: You will learn more about Lexis in your Legal Research & Writing course**
If you didn’t receive your LEXIS Registration ID, please email Gilbert Marquez with your Pepperdine Email at [email protected]
There are two places to get technology support here at Pepperdine. The University Help Desk and the Information Services Tech Support Desk located at the Public Services Desk in the School of Law Library.
University Help Desk (HELP)
The Pepperdine University Information Technology (University IT) department provides direct technical support for students via the University’s ‘Anytime’ Help Desk. In addition to providing technical assistance, the University Help Desk also acts as the central coordination point for School of Law technical services during the weekend. The University Help Desk is open 24/7 via phone and email at: 310-506-HELP (4357) or [email protected] for the following issues:
School of Law Information Services Department (IS)
The Information Services Department is here to assist you with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, configuring laptops, multimedia reservations and training, School of Law web sites, and Email account training/usage. The IS team has offices in the School of Law Library to assist with technical support and is available between the hours of 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday). To contact the IS team, use the following contact methods:
You may have heard of this software because of the update on March 6, 2019 that allowed all Faculty and Staff accounts to now be protected by SecureConnect. But what exactly is it?
SecureConnect powered by DUO is a new and efficient way to protect your Pepperdine account from hackers. The software adds an extra step to your log-in process by requiring you to connect a personal device in addition to your password. As a multi-factor authentication service, SecureConnect ensures identity confirmation.
In terms of your personal device, you may use Apple or Android smartphones or tablets as your device factors, with landline or mobile voice/text as backup factors.
To enroll, reconfigure your authentication devices or visit the FAQ page, please click here or on the link below. https://community.pepperdine.edu/it/security/tools/secureconnect/
For video instructions on setting up your account and using your SecureConnect with VPN, CAS and/or remote access, click the link below. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL48SLDvzVCiiP8kjNBxcgJAuNIlLYkGWa
Enrolling benefits include but are not limited to:
Welcome to Pepperdine School of Law!
On behalf of the Pepperdine School of Law Information Services Department, we want to welcome you to the Pepperdine family and let you know we are here to help with all your technology needs.
A few helpful hints: If you are new, or simply returning to Pepperdine, welcome back to Malibu! Here is some information regarding the more common technology questions we see to help you get started.
1. WaveNet: Wavenet is Pepperdine’s central location for all web-based administrative systems including the Faculty Center, class rosters, grade submission, etc. You can communicate with all of your students by selecting student names on your class roster in WaveNet and then clicking on “Notify selected students”. You can also communicate with them directly via email. When communicating with students, we recommend that you use your Pepperdine e-mail located conveniently on your Wavenet page.
2. Pepperdine Email: Your Pepperdine email address is typically your first name, “dot”, your last name. To access your Pepperdine email, simply log in to WaveNet and select the “Email” button from the upper-right corner. Your Pepperdine email is your primary contact for students. Your email address is already listed in WaveNet, and therefore, once your students enroll in your class, they can find your @pepperdine.edu email address in our Gmail directory.
3. LawTech.pepperdine.edu: You may want to review our Information Services website on “The Basics”, which includes important technology and library information for the Pepperdine School of Law. The “Classroom Tech” tab at the top right of the page also provides an overview of the technology available in each individual classroom. This site is a great resource for finding answers to specific questions regarding Pepperdine law school technology.
4. “Courses” by Sakai is Pepperdine Law’s Learning Management System: Courses powered by Sakai a robust course management system that has a number of integrations (Zoom, Turnitin, Panopto, and more) that will benefit you and your students in various ways. You can access Courses by going to http://courses.pepperdine.edu. Here are some self-help pages about Courses.
5. Video Conferencing: Pepperdine uses Zoom for video conferencing. Here are a few links to help you get started:
6. Lecture Recordings: Panopto is a video platform available to faculty to record, store, edit and share videos. Panopto is directly integrated with Courses so that you can easily share lecture recordings or other video content with students.
7. Getting Help: If you have any general support questions, you can e-mail us at [email protected]. In addition, you can call our direct support line during normal office hours (Pacific Time) at 310-506-7425, should you have any needs or concerns with the classrooms, the technology therein, or your Pepperdine WaveNet account.
8. Classroom Tech Support: If you encounter any tech issues during your class, there are also support “hotline” phones located in each classroom. Simply pick up the hotline telephone’s handset to be automatically connected to a technician located in the law school.
Finally, please set a password by visiting myid.pepperdine.edu, select “SET/RESET PASSWORD” and follow the instructions on the screen. Your NetworkID is ______Your Campus Wide ID (CWID) is ______
Welcome to Pepperdine! We look forward to working with you, and hope you have a great semester!
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A VPN is sometimes necessary to have when traveling abroad. The purpose of this is to extend a private network across a public network through a safe and encrypted connection. This enables you to to send and receive data without concern, especially if you would like to access sites that may be geographically restricted.
You are recommended to install Pepperdine’s VPN to access our network through the following link, https://community.pepperdine.edu/it/services/network/vpnwindows.htm
If Pepperdine’s VPN doesn’t work, you can consider ExpressVPN. It’s free for the first 30 days. For more information, please click on the following link: https://www.expressvpn.com/
In regards to email, please view the link below. https://community.pepperdine.edu/it/tools/email/googlemail/failsafe.htmemail.pepperdine.edu
Authenticating your Laptop/Cellphone with DUO
Authenticating your devices with DUO is valuable so you can access Pepperdine’s online services like email, WaveNet, Google Suite, etc. on your device.
If you will be using a mobile device to access our campus network that has not been registered on our network before, please visit the link below. https://community.pepperdine.edu/it/security/tools/secureconnect/
Click on the first orange button labeled “Secure Connect Portal Login” and follow the screen prompts. You can set your login to expire in 90 days.
Cell Phone Rentals
If you need to rent a cellphone while you’re overseas, Cellular Abroad is a place to start. Please click the following link to be directed to their home page, https://www.cellularabroad.com/ .
Otherwise, check with your cell phone company to see what options they may have for overseas data plans.
Other resources from Pepperdine’s International Programs
https://community.pepperdine.edu/seaver/internationalprograms/resources/technology_abroad.htm
We hope this information is helpful, and the Law I.T. staff is wishing you a wonderful trip!
Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service that Pepperdine School of Law faculty may use when you submit a paper for grading. This service provides a detailed assessment of originality on any submitted work by performing a search for textual similarities to other works in academic journals, on the Internet, and within its own database of submitted work. For more information visit the University’s Turnitin Community page.
If you are required to use Turnitin you will need to complete the following steps: (1) enroll in the course and (2) submit your work. If you have never used Turnitin before, you will also need to create a free account. This can be done through the home page on their website.