Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the online testing environment within Canvas. When students use LockDown Browser with Canvas Quiz, they are unable to print, copy, go to other websites, access other applications, or close the test until it is submitted for grading. Tests created for use with Respondus LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with standard browsers, either. Three scenarios in which Respondus LockDown Browser is typically used:
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Respondus LockDown Browser ONLY for online tests delivered in a proctored setting, such as a classroom lab or testing center.
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Respondus LockDown Browser + Respondus Monitor as an automated proctoring system that allows students to take exams from home using a student’s web camera to record and analyze the examination environment. Screen recording is only available for exams that use both Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor. Proctoring results are available to the instructor after the exam is complete.
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Respondus LockDown Browser + Zoom where an instructor will proctor students using a student's web camera in real-time during an online exam.
Respondus LockDown Browser should ONLY be used for taking Canvas assessments and reviewing assessment feedback. It should NOT be used for any other activities in Canvas.
For any course you are teaching and using Respondus LockDown Browser + Zoom or Respondus LockDown Browser + Respondus Monitor the Schedule of Classes must be updated by the instructor. In the Section Comment include that students are required to have a web camera, microphone, and Internet connection to participate in the course. If you need assistance with this step, please contact University Scheduling.
Respondus LockDown Browser Quick Start Guides (Instructor)
Step-by-step guides are available for the three scenarios Respondus LockDown Browser is used at TWU:
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Respondus LockDown Browser ONLY for online tests delivered in a proctored setting, such as computer labs or testing locations where multiple students will be testing at the same time. Available resources include:
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Respondus LockDown Browser + Zoom where an instructor will proctor students using a student's web camera in real-time during an online exam. Available resources include:
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Respondus LockDown Browser + Respondus Monitor as an automated proctoring system that allows students to take exams from home using a student’s web camera to record and analyze the examination environment. Proctoring results are available to the instructor after the exam is complete. Available resources include:
Download and Install Respondus LockDown Browser for Canvas
Respondus LockDown Browser should ONLY be used for taking Canvas assessments and review assessment feedback. It should NOT be used for any other activities in Canvas.
Desktop or Laptop Installation
To download and install Respondus LockDown Browser (this only needs to be done once):
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Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the correct version of Respondus LockDown Browser for your computer.
iPad Installation
This application can ONLY be used if the instructor has enabled the use of the "iPad edition" of Respondus LockDown Browser for the assessment.
Respondus LockDown Browser is a free application available to download and install in the App Store. Open the App Store on your iPad and search for Respondus, Inc. to find the Respondus LockDown Browser application. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the Respondus LockDown Browser application for your iPad.
Check Your Computer Speed and Connect Your Computer Directly to the Router
To function properly, Respondus LockDown Browser works best with a high-speed Internet connection. The minimum Internet connection speed to access Respondus LockDown Browser is a consistent 1.5 Mbps (megabits per second) or higher. You can check your Internet speed settings using the speed test on this website.
If you use a wireless, USB modem, laptop connect card, or mobile hotspot connection you are more likely to run into problems due to dropped/interrupted connections while taking your test. This is because Respondus LockDown Browser is more bandwidth intensive than normal Internet surfing. Ethernet connections are the most stable connection to the Respondus LockDown Browser session. If you have a router, plug your computer directly into it when taking a test to reduce the chance of connection interruptions.
Warning: There are several features in Respondus LockDown Browser to remember and avoid:
- Respondus LockDown Browser should ONLY be used for taking Canvas assessments and reviewing assessment feedback. It should NOT be used for any other activities in Canvas.
- Once the Respondus LockDown Browser settings have been saved, DO NOT modify the following settings in Canvas Quiz Details: Name, Require an Access Code, and Access Code. The result is Respondus LockDown Browser will present an Error to the user.
- The gradebook will show the Respondus LockDown Browser quiz as In Progress for any student that exits the online assessment early (does not complete the Canvas Quiz and click Submit).
- Students can experience unexpected results with Respondus LockDown Browser if their computer has been compromised with spyware or a virus.
Note: There are several limitations that will make it impossible for students to download and use Respondus LockDown Browser:
- Respondus LockDown Browser is not available to be downloaded on Smart phones.
- Any Canvas Quiz with questions that link to Google Docs within the text of the question cannot be used with Respondus LockDown Browser.
- There are currently no plans to offer screen recording for iPad users.
Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quiz
Provide a Practice Exam for Students
Ensure your first exam using Respondus LockDown Browser runs smoothly. Have students take an ungraded practice quiz that requires the use of Respondus LockDown Browser before taking a graded exam.
Direct students to use the Help Center prior to their first exam. With Respondus LockDown Browser open, log into the Canvas course and select the Help Center button the toolbar. From there, run the Webcam Check and the System Check to make sure everything is working properly. If a problem is indicated, students can search for a solution in the Respondus Knowledge Base or contact the TWU Service Desk for additional technical support.
Leave the practice quiz available for the duration of the course, with unlimited attempts, so students can check their setup from a different computer. Not all students will be able to install Respondus LockDown Browser and execute the practice quiz successfully. The instructor is responsible for creating a contingency plan to accommodate students that cannot run Respondus LockDown Browser to complete online assessments.
Import the Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quiz into Your Canvas Course
Teaching and Learning with Technology has created Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quizzes for you to import into your Canvas Course from the Commons. The quizzes available include:
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Respondus LockDown Browser + Respondus Monitor Practice Quiz - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser + Web Camera
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Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quiz - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser
A link to the Commons can be found on the Global Navigation menu. Below are instructions to help you import the Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quizzes into your course. Available resources include: How do I import and view a Commons resource in Canvas? To find the resource in Commons use the search terms: TWUID, Student Resources
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Open your Canvas course, click on Quizzes from Course Navigation and the practice Quizzes will be available in your course.
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From the Course Navigation in Canvas select LockDown Browser and update the settings to Require Respondus LockDown Browser. Available resources include:
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Support Options
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Contact an Instructional Design Partner to request assistance with Respondus LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, Instructor Live Proctoring, Commons, or discuss effective ways to assess students in your Canvas courses.
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