Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor Overview and Use Cases for Faculty
LockDown Browser (RLDB) is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Canvas. When students use LockDown Browser to access a quiz, they are unable to print, copy, visit other websites, access other applications, or close a quiz until it is submitted for grading. The RLDB must be downloaded to the student’s computer or laptop before they can access and take a quiz.
Respondus Monitor allows a webcam to be used with the LockDown Browser and records students during online, non-proctored quizzes. When this feature is enabled for a quiz, students are required to use a webcam and microphone with LockDown Browser. After the quiz is complete, an instructor can review details of the assessment, and even view the recorded videos.
It is highly encouraged that you submit your Respondus course activation request at least two weeks before your course term to ensure you have enough time to complete your orientation and configure Respondus.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Complete Respondus Orientation - Prior to using Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor for the first time, faculty must complete a Respondus orientation with an instructional designer by scheduling a Quick Consultation.
- Submit Respondus Course Activation Request - After completing the Respondus orientation, faculty must submit a Respondus course activation request to enable Respondus for their course.
- Configure Respondus - Once Respondus has been activated for a course, faculty are responsible for configuring Respondus settings as desired.
- Conduct Respondus Test Exam - Faculty are responsible for conducting a Respondus practice exam at least one week prior to conducting any assessed quizzes or exams.
How to Configure/Set up Respondus for Your Course
- During your orientation with an instructional designer, please discuss your intended use and the ID will orient you on how to configure Respondus accordingly.
- For a list of configuration possibilities, see Instructor Quick Start Guide.
Testing
- Schedule and conduct a practice quiz or exam at least one week prior to a using Respondus for any graded or assessed quizzes or exams. This must be done to confirm that Respondus is working properly for all students before using for assessed work. Students must take practice quizzes and exams only on supported hardware.
Respondus Instructor Course Prep Checklist
This UMSN Respondus Monitor Course Prep Checklist is a great place to start.
Depending on your course needs, you may need additional items in your checklist. Feel free to schedule an appointment with an instructional designer for a more personalized Respondus orientation.
Respondus Loaner Laptop Requests
The School of Nursing Faculty Support Services group is available to assist instructors in reserving, distributing, and returning loaner laptops as part of an instructor’s contingency plan for on-campus proctored exams only. If you would like to reserve a loan laptop for your Respondus quizzes or exams, please submit your loaner laptop request to UMSN-FacultyAdminSupport@umich.edu at least one business day prior to your exam. Please Include the date, time, location, and the number of laptops you would like to reserve (maximum limit of 4) in your message.
Getting Help
Help During an Exam
Instructors and students may experience technology issues during an exam that prevent students from accessing or completing their exams successfully. If this occurs, instructors are responsible for immediately executing their contingency plan so that students can complete the quiz or exam. No troubleshooting is performed during and exam due to time constraints of exams, and the amount of time required to properly diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
Help After An Exam
Instructors should direct students who experience technical issues with Respondus during an exam, to contact UMSN-IT after the exam to troubleshoot and resolve those issues. Students can schedule a consultation with UMSN-IT here: UMSN-IT Consultation, or contact UMSN-IT (see contact information below).
UMSN IT
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
Phone: (734) 764-6300
Email: nursing-help@umich.edu
Graduate DigEd support:
Instructor FAQs
Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor Quick Links