Respondus LockDown Browser - Instructors

LockDown Browser

Respondus LockDown Browser is a special browser designed for online test security. It locks students into a test so that no other websites or applications can be accessed. 

  1. Select LockDown Browser in your course menu.
    A Canvas course menu indicating the location of the LockDown Browser link.
  2. The dashboard will display your deployed tests. Click the menu button to the left of the test name and choose Settings.
    The exam menu button drop down showing the Settings option to enable Lockdown for a test or change the lockdown settings.
  3. Select the option for Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.
    The LockDown Browser options to choose whether to require LockDown Browser for a test. The option to require it is selected.
  4. If you would like to enable webcam monitoring, jump to Respondus Monitor. Otherwise, click Save + Close.
  5. Return to the content area where the test is deployed. You will see that the phrase, "Requires Respondus LockDown Browser" has been appened to the test name. This indicates that the test has been successfully setup to require the LockDown Browser.

Respondus Monitor

Monitor works in conjunction with the LockDown browser and provides webcam monitoring of a student's test session. The entire test session is recorded for instructor review. Using facial detection, Respondus Monitor will flag videos as higher priority if it detects that the student was out of the video frame.

To enable Respondus Monitor

Respondus Monitor options to choose whether to enable webcam recording. The startup sequence options are also displayed with check boxes next to each item to enable or disable the item.
  1. Once LockDown Browser is enabled for a test, Monitor Webcam Settings are displayed.
  2. Choose "Require Respondus Monitor for this exam".
  3. Additional options will then appear for pre-test checks to verify webcam functionality. It is recommended to leave those options selected.

Review Recorded Attempts

To review a recording:

  1. Select Respondus LockDown Browser from your course menu.
    A Canvas course menu indicating the link for the LockDown Browser.
  2. Click the arrow next to the name of the test you want to review and choose Class Results
    The exam menu button drop down showing the Settings option to enable Lockdown for a test or change the lockdown settings.
  3. All completed attempts will be listed, ranked by Review Priority. Click the + button to the left of a student's name to review their session.
    An example of the Respondus Review priority table. One student is displayed in the top row indicating a high review priority, the date of the test attempt, the score, and an indicator showing whether the recording has been reviewed.
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