Respondus Software
Faculty can use Respondus to build an archive of questions that can be reused, shared, and exported in many formats. Respondus connects with Brightspace to assist with Question Library and Quizzes management in Brightspace courses.
StudyMate Campus lets users create Flash-based activities and games while in Brightspace. Users can set up access to the activities and games via Brightspace.
Respondus and StudyMate Campus software are available to faculty associated with the MSU system (Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Northern).
Instructors who wish to use the Respondus software must download and run the software installation file(s) to install it on a computer.
StudyMate Campus is cloud-based and appears as a tool within Brightspace.
To install Respondus
Select this link to access the Respondus installation guide
- The link will open in a new page or tab dependent upon your setup. After selecting the link users authenticate with NetID and NetID password combination.
- Read the "Respondus Installation Guide" which provides the information and links to the software necessary to install Respondus on a computer.
- Keep the Institution name, Local Support Contact(s), and Installation Password information at hand as it will be used during the licensing process.
Select the installation file link:
- "Respondus installation file" is for installing Respondus software.
- Download the file and follow the prompts to install the software.
- If Respondus is already installed on the computer there is no need to download and install.
Annual requirement for a new password:
- Respondus Campus license is renewed on an annual basis.
- Users may be prompted for a new "activation password" when trying to use a version of Respondus that was installed during a prior timeframe.
- When prompted that the license has expired:
- enter the installation area again
- use the "Installation Password:" listed in the installation guide
- password information is typically updated during late summer when the campus license is renewed
About Respondus
Faculty can use Respondus to build an archive of questions that can be reused, shared, and exported in many formats. Respondus connects with Brightspace to assist with Question Library and Quizzes management in Brightspace courses.
Select this link to access Respondus Tutorials from MSU-Bozeman
About StudyMate Campus
StudyMate Campus is a cloud-based version of StudyMate that makes it easy for both instructors and learners to create flash cards, self-assessments, and learning games.
StudyMate Campus appears as a tool within Brightspace and is accessed via the "Course Resources" menu or via the Contents area within a course.
Select this link to access a video about Respondus StudyMate Campus.
Instructors can now utilize StudyMate without having to download, install and apply a registration key to use the software - it is readily available inside of Brightspace. Learners can use it as well.
Respondus and StudyMate Support Documents
From Respondus:
Respondus 4.0 support documentation from the Respondus site.
StudyMate Campus support documentation from the Respondus site.
From MSU-Bozeman:
Mac (Apple) not supported:
Respondus is for PC based systems only - Mac is not supported.
StudyMate Campus is available via bowser through Brightspace so multiple systems can use it.
Some links will open in a new tab or window dependent on browser/OS configuration.
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