Weekly Feed—June 24, 2024
Technology Updates and Enhancements
UITS is pleased to announce recent updates to Respondus Monitor and VoiceThread. If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the KSU Service Desk.
Respondus Monitor
Respondus Monitor is a companion product for the Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) that records students during online, non-proctored quizzes in D2L. When the Respondus Monitor feature is enabled for a quiz, students are required to use the LockDown Browser with a webcam and a microphone. After the quiz is complete, the instructor can review details of the assessment, including the recorded videos.
Respondus Monitor Updates
- Faster proctoring results: Average time for Respondus Monitor proctoring results to become available to instructors is now less than 10 minutes. (This is a reduction of ~4 hours.)
- Improved video functionality: Higher resolution video, few video interruptions, and tighter sync of video and data.
- More precise flagging with better student prompting to remedy screen tilt and bad lighting issues.
- NEW! Respondus Monitor now supports three sensitivity levels, configurable by the instructor
Respondus continues to develop Respondus Vision to reduce false positives, keep bandwidth requirements low, ensure algorithm fairness, and provide a foundation for continued improvement.
VoiceThread
VoiceThread is a web-based application that allows you to put collections of images, videos, documents, and presentations at the center of an asynchronous course discussion. VoiceThread enables students and professors to have discussions during a course, allowing participants to make comments on course materials and presentations using any mix of text, audio, or video.
New VoiceThread Experience
VoiceThread has moved to the new VoiceThread experience! While the core user experience remains unchanged, the new VoiceThread experience is more accessible and provides many new features, including . . .
- Bulk comment management options
- Audio description of slides
- One conversation view
- Zooming and panning while commenting
- Comment and slide navigation buttons have moved to the left side of the page
- Full accessibility, so VoiceThread Universal is no longer necessary
- Jump navigation while commenting
Find the full list of changes and new features at VoiceThread’s website.
Access to VoiceThread through D2L will continue to be the same.
OwlTrain: Your E-Learning Resource
OwlTrain is KSU’s free e-learning platform filled with live and self-paced workshops and courses, as well as e-books and audiobooks, on a variety of topics. OwlTrain features a user-friendly interface and a wide range of resources.
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Technology Workshops, Week of June 24
Organizing Your Outlook Inbox
Optimize your organization with Outlook's hidden features. Learn to create message categories, set up automatic email sorting, and declutter your inbox for enhanced productivity.
Tuesday, June 25, 10–11 a.m.
Omni CMS
Get acquainted with Omni, the Content Management System used by Kennesaw State University websites. This hands-on workshop will guide you through accessing Omni CMS, editing webpages, and adding content, ensuring you can effectively manage your website.
Friday, June 28, 10–11:30 a.m.
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UITS is here for you! We also provide one-one-one and group training.
