Respondus

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This course covers the use of several products from Respondus:

Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) is a browser that prevents students from navigating to other webpages or accessing non-approved software during an exam. Instructors can authorize access to textbook publisher content, specific webpages, and specific software in the RLDB settings. Typically, RLDB is used in a proctored environment as an added measure of security.

Respondus Monitor is proctoring software used in combination with RLDB. Monitor records a student via a webcam attached to the student's computer while the student takes an exam. Monitor is used to verify the identity of the student and confirm that the testing environment is free of disallowed resources when a student takes an exam outside of a formal proctored environment.

Respondus 4.0 is software used to upload a properly formatted exam document directly into Canvas to expedite exam creation. Respondus 4.0 can also upload test banks from textbook publishers. Respondus 4.0 is only available through eLearning Services' office computers; please email your lead instructional designer to request assistance with uploading an exam.

Respondus LockDown Browser provides options to allow students to take exams using an iPad, including using Monitor on an iPad. eLearning does not recommend enabling the ability to take RLDB exams (with or without Monitor) from an iPad. If you're allowing use of an iPad, we recommend providing students with a practice quiz enabled with your desired RLDB/Monitor settings so students can confirm that their device is able to access exams through the app. eLearning Services does not provide technical support for LockDown Browser, Monitor, or students using iPads to take proctored exams. Students must go to the Respondus Student Help Page for technical support. The link to Respondus Student Help is available in the "Resources for your Students" module.

Please review the "Proctored Exam Procedures" first. Access the resources by clicking a button or by going to Modules in the course menu.

Need Help?

Contact your lead instructional designer for help with RLDB and Monitor settings, or to schedule a time to upload an exam with Respondus 4.0.

Access the Respondus website and click the desired tool at the top of the page for a list of instructor and student resources.

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