Respondus

Respondus Overview

Below you'll find resources on the three Respondus software available at SJSU. 

  • Respondus 4.0: a tool that converts quizzes into Canvas quizzes. 
  • Respondus LockDown Browser: a tool that students download which restricts them from opening different browsers while taking a Canvas quiz. 
  • Respondus Monitor: a tool that records students using their devices' webcam during a quiz.

Respondus 4.0

Respondus 4.0 is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to a learning system like Canvas. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows environment, or moved from one LMS to another. Whether you are a veteran of online testing or relatively new to it, Respondus will save you hours on each project. Available only for Windows.

For more information with demos, guides, and videos, you can visit the Respondus 4.0 Home Page.

Please contact [email protected] for assitance accessing Respondus 4.0. 

Respondus LockDown Browser

Respondus LockDown Browser™ is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within the common learning management systems like Desire2Learn, Canvas. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit it for grading. Available for both Windows and Mac.

For Instructors

For Students

To get started, review the following resources: 

Then download Respondus LockDown browser

Respondus Monitor

Respondus Monitor™ is a companion product for Respondus LockDown Browser that enables institutions to protect the integrity of non-proctored, online exams. Students use their own computer and a webcam to record assessment sessions, all without leaving the institution's learning management system. 

Questions?

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

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