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CETL: Faculty Online Learning Technology FAQ

A guide to help faculty with common technology problems they may experience while moving classes online.

General

What does Respondus do, specifically? 

Respondus Lockdown Browser prevents your students from accessing outside resources on their computer. You can use Respondus Monitor to ensure that they are not using outside devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or written notes during the test. 

Where can I learn more about Respondus? 

There is a quickstart guide, user guide, and series of video tutorials located at https://web.respondus.com/he/respondus/resources/ 

How do I install Respondus? 

The most recent version of Respondus (4.0) can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b1N5Zti1BDGK8rcgioLbJbBWDAPJ3sTF/view?usp=sharing 

To install it, open the above file, and enter the credentials you were sent by IT in your school email. If you cannot find the specified message, send in a help desk ticket (ext. 884) and they can get the credentials for you. 

How do I instruct students in the use of Respondus? 

There is a video tutorial that they can view available here: https://web.respondus.com/he/monitor/resources/  

Where can my students download Respondus Lockdown Browser? 

Students can download the Lockdown Browser at this link: https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=883512490