Respondus Site License (includes StudyMate)

General Information:

  • Respondus is a Windows application that simplifies the creation and management of WebCT Owl quizzes, self-tests, and surveys.
  • StudyMate is a Windows application that simplfies the creation of Flash-based activities and games.
  • The licenses are available to UWO Instructors.
  • Licence period: August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013
  • The Respondus home is http://www.respondus.com
  • Here is the current Respondus features list.
  • Here is the current StudyMate features list.
  • Do NOT download the free 30-day trial. Follow the 'Download Respondus' link above.

Patch Information:


The quickest and easiest way to download and apply a Respondus/StudyMate patch is to:

  • Start your installed copy of Respondus or StudyMate
  • Go to Help on the menu bar
  • Select Check for Update
  • Click Get Update

 

Support:

  • These licenses do NOT permit instructors to obtain support directly from Respondus, Inc.
  • Context-sensitive help is available throughout the Respondus/StudyMate programs by pressing the F1 key. It is also available by selecting 'Help' from the pull-down menu on the toolbar.
  • Other support resources are the Respondus/StudyMate User Guides. (see the next section for details)
  • Problems can also be directed to the Respondus support group at UWO: respond@uwo.ca

 

Documentation:

  • The current Respondus/StudyMate User Guides are available for download from Respondus.
  • They are provided in Word/WordPad format.
  • Select for the WebCT Vista Personality.

System Requirements:

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