I just received word of a webinar on the Respondus Lockdown Browser. We have a site license for this browser at UM. You can set a quiz, test, or self-assessment in Blackboard so that it can only be taken in the Lockdown Browser. While the Lockdown Browser is in use the computer cannot go to other pages, print the test, copy the text, or do other similar things. It is not perfect, since the student can have another computer that they use to look up answers, or even use a smart phone, but it helps. And it means that everyone is using the same browser for the activity, which reduces the number of problems that might occur.
If you are interested in learning more about the Respondus Lockdown Browser, watch the video we have posted at http://tinyurl.com/lockdownvideo or else sign up for one of the webinars from the Respondus company as listed below.
Bill Vilberg, bill.vilberg@miami.edu, 786-250-2255
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Hello,
Join this free, live demonstration and learn how to reduce student cheating during online tests in Blackboard, ANGEL, Moodle, or Desire2Learn. See why so many institutions are using Respondus LockDown Browserwith online tests to prevent students from printing, copying, going to other URLs, accessing other applications, or exiting the test before it has been submitted.
Introduction to Respondus LockDown Browser (45 minutes)
- Tuesday, February 1st at 4 pm ET (1 pm PT) – Register
- Wednesday, February 2nd at 1 pm ET (10 am PT) – Register
Space is limited for each session, so register soon!
For additional information on Respondus LockDown Browser, visit our website at http://www.respondus.com/lockdown.
Regards,
The Team at Respondus
www.respondus.com
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