Respondus Lockdown Browser Download For Canvas





6.8 Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor. Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. Students are unable to copy, print, chat, or access any other applications or websites during an online exam. What are Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor? LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Canvas. LockDown Browser prohibits the ability to print, copy, visit other websites, or access other applications. Monitor integrates with LockDown and uses a student’s webcam and microphone to record and analyze. Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser which ensures a student's desktop can only access a Canvas Quiz. It is based on the same system components and settings that make up Internet Explorer (Windows) and Safari (Mac) browsers already installed on computers. LockDown Browser integrates seamlessly with Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle, Sakai and Schoology. Over 1,500 institutions use LockDown Browser with their LMS, making it one of the leading third-party tools for learning systems. Using Respondus Tools in IvyLearn. Description: Participants will learn how to use Respondus tools in IvyLearn. Topics will include: How to use Respondus 4.0 to move content from Blackboard to IvyLearn and How to utilize Lockdown Browser. Watch the Recording & Download the Handout.


Introduction


LockDown Browser® is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system.


  • Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
  • Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop
  • Prevents access to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops
  • Printing and screen capture functions are disabled
  • Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
  • Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts and task switching are disabled
  • Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers

Respondus Monitor® builds upon the power of LockDown Browser, using a student's webcam and industry-leading video analytics to prevent cheating during non-proctored exams.

  • Records student movements and will automatically flag the exam if a student leaves the view or if another person comes into the screen
  • Monitors eye movement to check if students' eyes wander

Respondus instructions: LockDown Browser Quick Start Guide (PDF) / Preparing an Exam for Use with Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser (YouTube video)


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Before starting the quiz with LockDown Browser enabled, students need to install LockDown Browser (download instruction) and watch a brief video Introduction to Respondus LockDown Browser for Students.

To participate in the quiz, students should follow the below steps.

  • open LockDown Browser from their computers 15 minutes before the actual exam start time
  • log in Canvas and then navigate to the quiz


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You must provide your students with an opportunity to go through the steps of using Respondus tools to attempt a Canvas quiz before the actual exam. Hence, creating a practice quiz (mock exam) is strongly recommended.


  1. Click the LockDown Browser link from course navigation
  2. Click the Continue to LockDown Browser button

  1. Click the on the quiz
  2. Click the Settings from the pop-up menu

  1. Select the Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam option
  2. (optional) Click + to explore the Advanced Settings, please Enable Calculator on the toolbar if calculation will be required in the quiz
  3. Click the Save + Close button


Respondus Monitor (LockDown Browser must be enabled)


If you enable the Respondus Monitor option, each student must have a webcam connected to his/her computer. To allow time for students to complete the startup sequence, please set 'available from' in the quiz settings 15 minutes earlier than the actual start time. The time limit of each attempt will remain the same.

Respondus Lockdown Browser Download For Canvas


  1. Click the LockDown Browser link from course navigation
  2. Click the Continue to LockDown Browser button

  1. Click the on the quiz
  2. Click the Settings from the pop-up menu

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  1. Select the Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam option
  2. Select the Require Respondus Monitor for this exam option
    (Note: For an open-book exam, you may disable the Notify students during the exam if the face cannot be detected option under Facial Detection Options.)
  3. Click the Save + Close button