Quizzing with LockDown Browser

If your instructor requires you to use Respondus LockDown Browser, here are some tips to help you.

First, if you are on your own machine, you MUST download the browser via OUR special link at http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=666246493

You won't be able to download the browser to campus machines due to permissions on campus machines.

Some machines on campus already have the browser, such as machines in the library. However, they do not have webcams which are needed to use Respondus Monitor which instructors may require. If you require a webcam you may need to use your own machine.

To begin a quiz, use a regular browser to go to BOLT and your course. Go to Assessment > Quizzes and click on the name of the quiz. There will be a button to Launch LockDown Browser rather than the "Start Quiz" button other quizzes in BOLT have.

For support, contact BOLT Support via phone at 1-866-921-0473 to make sure there is not an issue with BOLT first. If they can't assist you right away, contact Respondus at http://support.respondus.com/support/index.php

Do you use Respondus LockDown Browser in a Course?

Is your instructor using Respondus LockDown Browser for quizzes? If so, you will need to download the LockDown Browser using our Bloomsburg University link: http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=666246493 

You cannot download the browser using any other source. You must download it using the link above.

To take a quiz with LockDown Browser, just use a regular browser to access BOLT, the course, and your quiz. If you have downloaded LockDown Browser, you can click the Launch button and this will open the quiz directly in LockDown Browser.

You can find out more at our Student Support pages and BOLT How-To:  https://www.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-quizsurvey

Having technical difficulty? Contact BOLT Support and visit the Respondus Support Portal here: http://support.respondus.com/support/index.php

Using ProctorU this Semester?

Is your instructor using ProctorU this semester? ProctorU is a live online proctoring service instructors may require for certain exams. 

If your instructor is using ProctorU, you can find more information on what you will need to do to use ProctorU at https://www.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-quizsurvey

Secure Quizzing Tools in BOLT

Authenticate Your Results

Your instructor may require you to use some of the secure quizzing tools available in BOLT: Respondus LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, and Examity to take online quizzes and exams.

 

These tools are provided to give you flexibility to take your online exams online- without having to come into a classroom.

The use of these tools protects you, making your test-taking secure and aims to preserve academic integrity and the legitimacy of online learning assessments.

If your instructor is requiring you to use these tools, please follow any directions they give you.

You can find out more about these tools at https://www.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-quizsurvey

Did you know... you can view rubric feedback in Class Progress?

If your instructor grades in Discussions using a rubric, you will see any rubric feedback in Class Progress by expanding the topic and clicking on the name of the rubric.

In Class Progress,

1. Click Discussions
2. Click the topics text link to expand and show the topics in the forum
3. Click the Details text link to expand the details and display any rubrics available
4. Click on the name of the rubric to see the feedback your instructor has provided

 

Please note that not all instructors use rubrics in BOLT!

Coming Soon to BOLT: Examity

We are pleased to announce a partnership with Examity^®, a recognized leader in remote test proctoring. This relationship offers you a secure and convenient way to take your exams online.  

Examity^® will be integrated with BOLT.  You will be able to access Examity^® directly from BOLT, without the hassle of another username and password.  It also means that before using Examity^® for the first time, all pertinent information will be imported into the system for the classes in which you are enrolled.

There is no cost to use Examity^®.  Proctoring costs are being paid by Bloomsburg University.

Examity^® will be available in 2016 Fall. We will provide tools you need to get familiar with the service.

Please watch for additional information about this service in the months to come. We know it will make your education experience even better, and we are very excited to roll it out to you!