![]() (not recommended for new users mid-semester) Requires specific formatting, which can introduce additional technological complexity and increase likelihood of technical problems.Not intuitive may require significant technical support.Windows Only for test creation (not compatible with Macs).Saves time (over Canvas test creator), after a steep learning curve, by allowing faculty to write multiple choice and true/false questions in Microsoft Word and upload to Canvas.Exams can be created offline using Microsoft Word or other text editors. Respondus Test Software is a powerful PC-based tool for managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Canvas. Able to be cut-and-pasted or photographed by students into a “cheat-sheet”.Requires creating new exam questions each semester to ensure exam validity.Can be time consuming to create lengthy exam.Imports grades directly into Bb grade center.Includes advanced functionality to mitigate cheating (including time limits, question randomization, and question pools).Compatible across devices (desktop, mobile, Chromebooks, etc.).Allows test item that can have students upload a PDF of handwritten work.Can deploy many different types of questions to ensure “authentic assessment”.Can also create individual exceptions or groups to provide testing accommodations. Questions can include multiple-choice, multiple-select, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, essay, matching, ordering, and more. The following chart can help you make decisions about which testing software to use: Testing Software Recommendations for SDSU FlexĬanvas contains a basic test creator which can help faculty create test pools, while also providing options to randomize questions and/or answers, set a test time limit, prevent question backtracking, automatically grade/score forced-choice items, and more. If you are concerned about cheating, we recommend that you not use high-stakes testing on any of these platforms.įor more information to consider before testing, you may want to check out our Tips for Authentic Testing, as well as a reference guide we created, 16 Tips for Testing. Instead, we recommend that you use the testing features in Canvas. If you have not used Respondus (Creator, LockDown, or Monitor) for an existing online or hybrid course, we strongly recommend NOT adopting it for the move to virtual/remote instruction. Prior to utilizing Respondus Monitor in your course, please view this short video (2:28 min) outlining the process students must complete in order to take an exam via Respondus Montior: To register for Respondus training webinars, go to the Respondus Webinar Training Website. ![]() ![]() Training for faculty is available through both Respondus and the SDSU ITS Help Staff. ITS supports the use of the Respondus Test Software, Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor.
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