Respondus Monitor is an automated proctoring system that uses webcam and video analytics to prevent cheating during remote, online exams. Respondus Monitor integrates seamlessly with the ALEKS and ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) solutions by McGraw Hill.

Training Videos

Respondus Monitor for McGraw Hill ALEKS HE

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Respondus Monitor for McGraw Hill ALEKS PPL

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Setting up the Integration

There are three ways to license Respondus Monitor with ALEKS: 1) link ALEKS to your institution’s Respondus Monitor license, 2) have students purchase a license, or 3) via Inclusive Access by McGraw Hill. Details for each option appear below.

1) Link to your institution's Respondus Monitor license
To link your institution’s license for Respondus Monitor to the ALEKS system, ask your McGraw Hill Implementation Manager to set this up. Once completed, ALEKS will draw seats from your institution’s Respondus Monitor license, rather than prompting students to purchase a seat themselves. Administrator reporting for Respondus Monitor will show distinct seat usage by ALEKS or ALEKS PPL.

NOTE: Once “student purchase” or “institutional licensing” for Respondus Monitor has been selected for an ALEKS course/cohort, you cannot switch to the other option. This can only be done with future ALEKS courses or cohorts.

2) Student Purchase

ALEKS Courses

The "Student Purchase" option provides students unlimited use of Respondus Monitor within the ALEKS course. The total cost is $10 and can be purchased by credit card, debit card or PayPal. Students are prompted for payment the first time they encounter an exam in the course that requires Respondus Monitor. (A practice exam is highly recommended so students can complete the purchase step and familiarize themselves with the proctoring system.)

ALEKS PPL

The "Student Purchase" option provides students use of Respondus Monitor during the ALEKS PPL assessment for a total cost of $5. There is no additional cost when multiple attempts are used to improve a course placement. The $5 fee can be paid by credit card, debit card or PayPal. Students are prompted for payment the first time they attempt a placement exam that requires Respondus Monitor.

3) Inclusive Access
See the Inclusive Access page on the McGraw Hill website to learn how to include Respondus Monitor with an Inclusive Access program.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my institution has a Respondus Monitor license?

Around 1,500 universities use Respondus Monitor for automated proctoring. The administrator of your institution’s LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Moodle, etc.) will know if your institution has a license for Respondus Monitor. You can also find out by sending an email to [email protected].

What devices are supported?

Respondus Monitor for McGraw-Hill ALEKS works with Windows, macOS, iPad and Chromebook.

Does Respondus Monitor meet accessibility guidelines?

Respondus Monitor is a web application built on LockDown Browser technology. When students take an ALEKS exam with Respondus Monitor, they complete a startup sequence that includes a webcam check and any other requirements set by the instructor. McGraw Hill ALEKS is responsible for ensuring its own exam content is accessible, and our compliance testing does not cover tools or content within ALEKS.

For more information about Respondus Monitor's accessibility and to view our VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template), please visit Accessibility & Respondus Monitor.

Where do students get technical support?

If technical assistance is needed with Respondus Monitor, 24/7 Live Chat support is available to students, right from the application. Alternatively, go to respondus.com/support to open a ticket with Respondus Support.

If technical assistance is needed with LockDown Browser (i.e., installing, launching, or updating the browser), please reach out to ALEKS support.

Where can I learn more?

We frequently offer free, 30-minute webinars to learn about this integration. Register here or email our training team to find out more.

What do students need to install?

Students must download and install the ALEKS version of LockDown Browser on their device (see the FAQ above for supported devices). They will be prompted to install it when they begin their first test that requires LockDown Browser.

This version of LockDown Browser is separate from the version your institution may use within a learning management system (LMS), such as Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, or Moodle. If students take tests in both ALEKS and the LMS, they will need to install both versions of LockDown Browser.

A version that can be installed on managed devices is also available. Please contact McGraw Hill support for assistance.