Respondus & StudyMate
Respondus is a tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard and to other eLearning systems. Exams may be created offline or moved from one eLearning system to another.
Features
- Print to paper or publish to Blackboard
- Create exams using familiar Windows environment
- Multiple question types
- Import questions from Word, and other formats
- Exam wizards, spell check, tables, bulleted lists, fonts, enhanced formatting (e.g. bold, italics, etc.)
StudyMate (companion product to Respondus) allows instructors create ten different Flash-based activities and games using four simple templates. These activities can be embedded in a web page or published directly to Blackboard.
Features
- Import from Word files and test banks
- Use existing content
- Create offline Windows interface
- Usable with iPods and other small-screen devices
Access & Support
The University has licensed Respondus and StudyMate for use by all faculty members. The software is available for download via the online software distribution system (http://software.byu.edu). Training and support is available for Respondus through the Center for Teaching & Learning’s Walk-In Center (422-8008) or email to respondus@byu.edu. The CTL has developed helpful resources (http://ctl.byu.edu/respondus-and-studymate-two-new-programs-for-professors) and Respondus/StudyMate offers user guides (http://www.respondus.com/products/userguide.shtml).