Educational Tech News Archives
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Fall 2024
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November 2024
- November 12: New support articles are available from Respondus. Check out these guides to system requirements and troubleshooting common issues with security software.
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October 2024
- October 2: A Chrome browser update is required to properly install the LockDown Browser for Chromebook extension. See this support article for instructions.
Spring/Summer 2024
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June 2024
- June 28: LockDown Browser for Windows, Version 2.1.2.07 has been released with security improvements. Existing installations will be auto-updated. See the release notes for details.
- June 14: LockDown Browser for Mac, Version 2.1.2.06 has been released. This release includes bug fixes and security improvements. Existing installations will not be auto-updated. See the release notes for details.
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May 2024
- May 14: New Respondus Monitor features are available for instructors. See the list of Respondus resources for details.
- May 10: Updated guidelines on the effective use of Turnitin are available.
- May 3: LockDown Browser for Windows, Version 2.1.2.06 has been released. This release restores Kurzweil ReadTheWeb integration and contains security improvements. Existing installations will not be auto-updated. See the update notes for installation instructions.
Winter 2024
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April 2024
- April 5: LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.2.05, has been released. Existing installations will not be auto-updated. See the update release notes for installation instructions.
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March 2024
- March 21: LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.2.04, has been released. See the release notes for details.
- March 20: As of September 26, instructors can no longer upload assignment submissions to Turnitin on behalf of students who are not enrolled in the class. See the Turnitin resource page for details.
- March 15: A new resource on the Mentimeter Results Page is available for instructors.
