Learning Management System Integration

All of the AMS Studies courses can be fully integrated into an e-learning environment. The Investigations Manual, Current Studies activities, test banks questions and answers, among others, can be ported into your Learning Management System's quizzing function for automated scoring and immediate student feedback.

We provide learning management system-compatible files in both Aiken format, which can be uploaded to the Moodle LMS, and Respondus format, software for which many campuses are licensed. Respondus is compatible with most learning management systems, including Blackboard, WebCT, Desire2Learn, ANGEL, eColleges, and those importing IMS QTI formatted files. If you do not have access to Respondus, you can download a free trial version.

Using Respondus, AMS Studies files can be ported into your learning management system through any easy three step process. Please e-mail us to obtain example files.

STEP 1. Obtain the AMS Studies file you desire - We provide Respondus-compatible files both in formatted text (*.txt) and Archived Respondus (*.rsa) formats. Text files can be imported into Respondus and *.rsa files can be directly opened in the program. The file type you choose to work with is a matter of preference. The AMS Studies files can be found on both the Faculty Resource Materials and the faculty website. 

STEP 2. Open the AMS Studies file in Respondus - First open Respondus and set your Current Personality to the learning management system you use.

  • To open a *.txt file, go to the "Start" tab, click on "Import Questions", browse to locate your file, and enter the appropriate fields.
  • To open a *.rsa file, go to that "Start" tab, click on "Open", click on the "Archive" button, and then Browse to the location of your file.
  • Once the archived file is restored to a full Respondus file, open that file. Upon opening the file you may directly upload to your learning management website or edit questions as desired and then publish.

STEP 3. Publish the AMS Studies file to your learning management website - Click on the "Preview & Publish" tab and enter your local fields to publish the file to your website.