The Benefits of Using Centrally Supported Tools
Oftentimes, instructors get overwhelmed by the hundreds of Canvas 3rd Party Tool options available to use in their courses. Canvas 3rd Party Tools are external apps that add functionality to a course which enhance course facilitation through the platform. However, many of these tools are to be used ‘at your own risk’ with no real […]
Respondus Training – Sept. 2023
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online TestsThis training is perfect for instructors who are new to LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor, or those who want a refresher on how to use these applications to ensure academic integrity during online exams.Dates: Sept. 5, 13, 19, 26 – REGISTER Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online […]
Respondus Training – Aug. 2023
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests This training is perfect for instructors who are new to LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor, or those who want a refresher on how to use these applications to ensure academic integrity during online exams. Dates: Aug. 2, 8, 15, 17, 22, 23, 29, 30 […]
Respondus LockDown Browser – Screen Recording is Here!
Respondus is back with another feature update; screen recording. How it works!1. Instructors enable the Screen Recording option on a per exam basis from the LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor Dashboard. 2. The screen recording video for an exam session initially appears below the webcam video in the proctoring results. 3. Click (or touch) the […]
Respondus LockDown Browser Reinstall
Following Respondus LDB problems we ran into last week, we wanted to get ahead of upcoming final exams by providing some guidance to those who may still be experiencing some lingering issues. Those using the Windows 10 operating system appear to have been most affected. If you find you are still having trouble, follow the […]
Respondus – End of Windows 7 Support for LockDown Browser
LockDown Browser will cease to work on Windows 7 computers beginning June 28, 2023. Students using Windows 7 will need to upgrade to Windows 10/11 or find another device that is supported. LockDown Browser can be used with Windows 10+, Mac 10.13+, Chromebook, and iPads running iOS 11+ (the iPad setting must be enabled by […]
Beginning of Semester Reminders – Spring 2023
Canvas Login Publishing and Unpublishing Courses Respondus – New Feature Highlights VCU Online UDL Regional Conference Copy a Canvas Course “Classic Quizzes” to “New Quizzes” Transition Updates Top Hat 1.1 Transition to the LTI Version 1.3 Academic Integrity Concerns Course or Section Cross-Listing Canvas Enrollment Status Update Spring 2023 Training Opportunities Greetings Faculty and Staff, […]
Spring 2023 Courses Available October 31st
All Spring 2023 Canvas course shells will become available to all instructors on October 31, 2022 so you will have ample time to begin building your courses. Primary instructors will be populated; however, secondary instructors and TAs will need to be added manually by the primary instructor. If you find that a course you are […]
Respondus – New Feature Highlights
Show Your WorkA top request from math and science faculty is a way for students to “show their work” at the end of an online exam. This feature is now available with the Respondus Monitor proctoring system.Watch video 24/7 Live Chat – 10+ LanguagesStudents who use the 24/7 Live Chat service in Respondus Monitor can get support […]
Respondus Training – Oct. 2022
Join Respondus this month for free, in-depth training on Respondus 4.0, LockDown Browser and Monitor. Register for any of the sessions via the links below! LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training This 45-minute training is the perfect introduction for instructors who are new to the applications and plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus […]