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Trish Sarah and myself were discussing the Respondus LockDown Browser today. There is a cost based on FTE and we'd have to investigate how we could make it available on the managed service. On 16 August 2012 13:58, Trish Murray <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Dear Salman, > Thats very interesting indeed. I will investigate further. > Best wishes, Trish > > On 16 August 2012 12:42, Usman, Salman A <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Dear Trish, >> >> We have used Respondus LockDown Browser (RLB - http://bit.ly/N2hWqz) to >> carry out computer-based summative assessments here at Kingston University. >> RLB is a web browser like IE and Chrome and works in the following way: >> >> 1. Accessing RLB prompts you to close any existing applications >> running on the computer >> 2. Following the above, RLB takes the students to the >> institutional VLE log-in screen >> 3. Users log-in the VLE and access the assessment >> 4. The screen is ‘locked’ during the duration of the assessment. >> This means that users cannot >> a. access other applications (including web browser) >> b. access network or local drives >> c. take screenshot of assessment using 'print screen' >> keyboard key >> d. print the assessment >> 5. Users finish and submit assessment >> 6. RLB can be closed in order to access other features of the >> computer >> >> One big advantage of using RLB for e-assessments is that it disables all >> mouse buttons/wheels except the 'left click' button. We have carried out >> some e-assessments without RLB where users had to re-start the assessment >> because they accidently clicked on the mouse next/previous buttons taking >> them back one screen. >> >> After trial and error, we have achieved a reasonable level of stability >> and reliability in conducting e-assessments using the RLB. I must stress >> here that besides the choice of assessment software, support from the >> IT/Computer lab staff is absolutely vital for successful running of >> e-assessments. IT staff can help ensure that computers in the lab are fit >> for use (mouse, keyboard, monitors etc. working) and their presence during >> the initial 15 minutes of the assessment can address issues arising from >> computer/network failures. >> >> The following books may be useful resources (also include guidance for >> devising objective-type questions that test higher-order skills): >> >> McKenna, C. and Bull, J. (2004) Blueprint for Computer-assisted >> Assessment. 1st ed. London, RoutledgeFalmer >> >> Pritchett, N. (1999) Effective Question Design. In Brown, S. Race, P. And >> Bull, J. (eds.) Computer-Assisted Assessment in Higher Education. London, >> Kogan Page, pp.29-37 >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> Note: RLB can only be used if the online assessment is created in >> Respondus 4.0 (http://bit.ly/RjfI7Y) – a software to create and manage >> e-assessment which can subsequently be exported to the VLE. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Salman >> >> _________________________________ >> >> Salman Usman >> Academic E-learning Developer >> Room Pr-Fc107 >> Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing >> Kingston University London >> Penrhyn Road >> Kingston upon Thames >> Surrey KT1 2EE >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Blackboard/Courseinfo userslist [mailto: >> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Trish Murray >> Sent: 16 August 2012 11:35 >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Lock down of machines for Bb summative exams? >> >> What are peoples experience within their institutions of running >> summative exams through Blackboard? Are you able to set up the machines so >> that general internet browsing is blocked? Is it possible to lock Bb down >> so students only have access to a quiz and not other parts of the course or >> any other courses? >> Im really fielding to see how others run Bb exams? >> Thanks in advance, Trish >> >> This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs Email >> Security System. >> >> This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs Email >> Security System. >> > > > > -- > Dr Trish Murray > Faculty Learning Teaching and Assessment Officer > Faculty of Engineering > The University of Sheffield > Mappin Building > Mappin Street > Sheffield S1 3JD > > Tel (0114) 2220424 > Email: [log in to unmask] > > -- Paul Leman CiCS University of Sheffield UK