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RESPONDUS CAMPUS-WIDE SITE LICENSE

MTIS is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Respondus 4 Campus License. Please have the password information sent to you in an email available when you are ready to use the program the first time after installation. If you did not receive the email please contact Jane Chinn at 509-963-1224 or email her at chinn@cwu.edu. In addition you will need to obtain another username and password from Jane Chinn (chinn@cwu.edu) in order to access the download page shown below. Repsondus requires that this download site be password protected. Please read all of the informatiion on this page before you download the software.

http://websolutions.clt.cwu.edu/respondus/Respondus4Campus.exe

note Overview

Respondus is a Windows application that enhances the functonality and usability of Blackboard's quiz, and survey tools. It can be used to create exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard. Respondus can also be used to export questions, quizzes, and quiz/survey performance data from Blackboard.

More detailed information about Respondus is available at the Respondus website.

note Features:

  • Import questions from Microsoft Word or Rich-text Files
  • Spell Checking
  • Word processor type interface for adding tables, bulleted lists, hyplerlinks, and font changes
  • Insert mathematical and scientific symbols using the Respondus Equation Editor or Math Type
  • Embed graphics audio and video
  • Easily resize graphics and convert them to JPEG format
  • One-click process for archiving and restoring exam/survery projects
  • Preview questions before publishing them to the server
  • Easy to use wizard available
  • Determine point values and exam/survey settings offline
  • Print exams/surveys directly from Respondus, or save files to MS Word or Rich Text Format.

noteAvailable Platforms

Windows only

noteSystem Requirements

noteHow to Obtain Respondus at CWU

Respondus is available to faculty and staff (not for students) of the Central Washington University main campus and Centers and can be installed on University owned personal computers. The license also permits faculty and staff to install one copy of Respondus on a home computer.

You can obtain a copy of the CWU campus-wide site license for Respondus software by downloading it from:

http://websolutions.clt.cwu.edu/respondus/Respondus4Campus.exe
If you are CWU faculty or staff please contact Jane Chinn at chinn@cwu.edu to obtain the username and password for this site.

noteCost

There is no cost to faculty and staff.

noteDocumentation

Context-sensitive help is available throughout the Respondus program using the Help menu. A copy of the Respondus User Guide can be downloaded from http://www.respondus.com/products/userguide.shtml.

noteSupport

If you have any difficulty installing or using Respondus please contact Jane Chinn in Multimedia Technology and Intructional Support (MTIS). One-on-one training is available by appointment and will typically take about 1 hour. Phone: 509-963-1224. Email: chinn@cwu.edu. The campus license for Respondus does not permit instructors to obtain support directly from Respondus.

 

 

 

Contact Information


Multimedia Technology and Instructional Support
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509)963-1224
email: chinn@cwu.edu
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