Advanced Blackboard Testing Options

Advanced Blackboard testing options are available to ACC instructors through a desktop software package called the Respondus Authoring Tool. This windows-based application software enables instructors to:

• develop and deliver secure, computer based tests within Bb
• repurpose previously created Bb exams into secure, computer based tests
• convert previously created exams from Word or other text documents into Bb
• utilize test banks from book publishers in a Bb course

FACULTY

General Information and Reference

• Announcements
• What are the Advanced Bb Testing Options?
• Types of Respondus Assessments
  • Non-Secure Exams
  • Secure Exams
• Role of the ACC Testing Centers and Testing Center Administration
• Learn more about Advanced Blackboard Testing Options .....

Processes and Procedures

• Getting Started and Obtaining Advanced Bb Testing Software
• Installing the Respondus Authoring Tool

Steps for exam development

1. Creating Tests (overview and options)
• Opening and modifying an existing test file
• Creating a new test file
• Importing Files
  • Importing instructor generated content
  • Importing text book publisher generated content and test banks
  • Formatting requirements for imported questions
• Converting previously created Blackboard tests for secure delivery
• Developing C-Tests Using Respondus
• Printing Tests
2. Establishing Settings for Secure Exams
   • Using the LockDown Browser
   • Instructor Generated Passwords
     
3. Publishing to Blackboard
• Connecting the Respondus Authoring Tool to Bb for the First Time
• Publishing an exam to Blackboard
• Working with Pools within Blackboard
  
4. Informing Students and the Testing Centers of a Secure Exam's Availability
5. Submitting a Testing Center Transmittal Form
6. Delivering Secure Tests within the Testing Centers
7. Retrieving Test Results

Support

• Respondus Support
• ACC Support
• Respondus FAQs

Training and Reference

• Tutorials & Guides

STUDENT INFORMATION

• How to take a secure, computer based test.

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