Respondus 4.0
For faculty transferring quizzes from a non-Canvas format, Respondus 4.0 is available. Respondus 4.0 is a Windows application that assists in the conversion of existing quizzes in specially formatted Word documents to a format suitable for a Canvas quiz.
Follow these steps to download and launch Respondus 4.0:
- Go to UDeploy to download Respondus 4.0, then click “Respondus Setup Instructions and Installation Password.”
Note: Respondus 4.0 is only available for Windows. -
Read this document to familiarize yourself with the process for preparing a Word doc to be imported as a Canvas quiz.
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In the Word file, put an asterisk to the left of the correct answer. See an example here.
- Launch Respondus 4.0 from your computer.
- Click Import Question Type, then select “Word File” as the Question type (.docx or .doc).
- Click Finish. Now you have the option to either go to Respondus Publishing Wizard to link directly to your course or to save the QTI File (quiz file).
Note: We recommend that you save the QTI file to your device. - Import the QTI File.
- Settings > Import Content > Content type – Select QTI > Click Source to choose the QTI file from your computer.
- Download the latest patch update.
Resources for Instructors
- Download and install Respondus 4.0 from UDeploy.
- Note: Repsondus 4.0 is Windows only software. If you have a Mac, you can inquire about using a virtual Windows machine to use Respondus 4.0 by speaking with your local college IT professionals.
- View a comprehensive step by step guide for using Respondus 4.0 created by IT ATS.
- Learn more about importing quizzes from QTI packages.
- Getting support with Respondus 4.0
- Review the Respondus 4.0 Knowledgebase
- Submit a request for technical support with Respondus [responses typically in 24 hours]
- Respondus offers many training webinar opportunities. Visit the Respondus Webinar page to register.