Beginning in Fall 2024, in-person classes are permitted to utilize computer-based assessments using students’ personal laptops (with some limitations). The following links provide more information for both instructors and students.
Resources for Faculty
- LeBow Exam Delivery Options - provides an overview of the updated policy for online assessments
- Sample Acceptable Online Testing Scenarios - see how quizzes and exams could be configured in different types of courses
- Blackboard Exam Support for Business Courses - directions for requesting an import of your test questions into Blackboard
- Recommended Settings for Blackboard Exams - offers an overview of recommended Blackboard settings for assessments
Resources for Students
- Webcam Proctoring for Online Exams - an overview of Respondus Lockdown Browser and webcam proctoring for online exams
- Why We Use Respondus Lockdown Browser - additional detail about how Lockdown Browser works
- Computer Recommendations - information about compatibility and recommendations for students looking to purchase a computer for coursework
- Download the Drexel-specific version of Respondus Lockdown Browser - Each institution has its own instance of the Lockdown Browser software, so you need to use this link to download the version that is specific to Drexel
Students: If you are taking an in-person class that uses student laptops for exams and do not own a compatible computer, let your instructor know ahead of time that you will need a paper version of the exam.
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