Assessment Creation
Respondus
Respondus 4.0 is an exam authoring tool for use in Windows. It allows the user to create, import and manage exams that can be used in eLearn and other learning management systems.
Specifically, Respondus makes it possible to:
- Download publisher test banks
- Import test questions created in Word or other word processors
- Create exams based on downloaded or imported question banks
- Incorporate media and equations in test questions
- Upload exams to an eLearn course
How to Access Software
Chemeketa licenses Respondus for use by Chemeketa instructors. To install Respondus you’ll need the installer and password on the Faculty Software tab in eLearn.
- Login to eLearn Blackboard
- Go to the Faculty tab then the Software tab.
Help with Respondus and eLearn/Blackboard
If you are having a technical problem with getting Respondus to work with eLearn/Blackboard, please contact Chemeketa Online Tech Support.
About Respondus Activation Password
Respondus requires a campus-wide password to activate the software before you can begin using it. Faculty should receive an annual email notification at the end of July with this information. The software will prompt users for the new password throughout the month of August. The old password will continue to work until the end of July.
How To Guides
Below are some support options to choose from including help manuals, quick start guides and training opportunities.
- Respondus Quick Start Guide – Read through this guide to get started using Respondus 4.0.
- Blackboard Learn User Guide – Advanced guide for using Respondus (Word document download)
- Respondus Demo Videos – Videos on Creating, Importing, and Publishing with Respondus
Respondus Lockdown Browser
Lockdown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within eLearn. Once students begin an exam they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL or access other applications until the exam is submitted for grading. Respondus lockdown browser is available for download at the same sources listed above. We encourage you to consult with a Hub Faculty member before installing Respondus Lockdown Browser.
How To Guides
Below are some support options to choose from including help manuals, quick start guides and training opportunities.
- Preparing Tests for LockDown Browser – Quick guide to requiring LockDown Browser in Blackboard.
- Releasing Tests with LockDown Browser – Guide to releasing tests and results with LockDown Browser.
- Conducting Tests using LockDown Browser – For proctors and in class tests requiring LockDown Browser
- LockDown FAQs – Frequent questions and issues using LockDown Browser
Test Results & Feedback
If you require your students to use Respondus Lockdown Browser for testing please consider how you provide test results and feedback. Faculty can allow test results and feedback to become available to students after they complete a test. Lockdown Browser will not prevent students from printing or making copies of correct test responses if you allow this setting in the eLearn test options.
Force Completion
IMPORTANT: Avoid using the Force Completion setting in the eLearn test options. Students who are disconnected from taking their eLearn tests are not able to return to the test without faculty intervention. Consider limiting test attempts and make use of the test timer with auto-submit turned on.