Creating tests in Blackboard sometimes requires converting one from a Microsoft Word document. A program that we use to do this is called Respondus4Campus.
Respondus4Campus is a Windows only program so for this installation you must be on the Windows side of your computer.
Answer Contents:
Installing Respondus4Campus
Connect to the Server
- Click on the Start button in the lower left hand corner of your screen.
- Type \\software\dist\respondus in the search bar and hit Enter (return on Mac)
Launch the Program
Double click Respondus4Campus to launch the program.
Allow Changes
Click Yes if your computer asks you to allow changes.
Choose Setup Language
- Choose the language you need to be able to run the program. (English is most common)
- Click Next
Welcome
Click Next
Accept the Terms
- Click I accept the terms of the license agreement
- Click Next
Choose Destination Location
- Choose where you would like the program's files to be installed. (The default location is the Programs file; you shouldn't need to change this unless you want to). To change the location, click Change and choose the desired folder.
- Click Next
Projects Folder Location
- Choose where you want your prjects to automatically be saved to. (The default location is Documents). To change the location, click Change and choose the desired folder.
- Click Next
Ready to Install
You should be ready to install the program with the correct settings and configurations at this point. Click Install
Allow the Program to Install
Please wait while the program installs. This may take several minutes.
Respondus Equation Editor
- If you will NOT be putting equations or formulas in your tests, click No
- If you will be putting equations or formulas in your tests, click Yes
- Choose the destination folder. The one shown above is the default and recommended.
- Click Ok
Allow Respondus Editor to Create a Folder (Optional)
If you went with the default destination option shown in the previous step, click Yes.
If you chose a different location, this box will not appear.
Equation Editor Successfully Installed
Click Ok
Finish Respondus4Campus Installation
Click Finish
Opening Respondus4Campus for the First Time
The first time you open Respondus4Campus, there will be some additional configurations to be made. Follow the instructions below to do them properly. If you have not yet installed Respondus4Campus yet, please go back to the top of this answer.
Connect to the Server
- Click on the Start button in the lower left hand corner of your screen.
- Type \\software\dist\respondus in the search bar and hit Enter (return on Mac)
Open the Text File
Double-click the Installation_Information text document
Open Respondus4Campus
When you installed Respondus, it should have created a shortcut on your desktop. Double-click to open the program.
(Alternatively, you can acces Respondus from the install location - see step titled Choose Destination Location)
Enter the Information
- Copy and paste the Institution Name from the text document
- Copy and paste the Local Support Contact(s) from the text document
- Copy and paste the Installation Password from the text document
- Click License
Follow Respondus (optional)
Click Close if you do not want to view the newsletter.
Choose your Learning Management System (LMS)
- In the drop down menu, select Blackboard 7.x - 9.x
- Click Ok
Success!
You have successfully installed and configuredRespondus4Campus
Contact the North Institute
- View Location
- Phone: 405-425-1850
- Email: northinstitute@oc.edu
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