Respondus Lockdown Browser Student Download Canvas

| 15-09-2021
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Within your selected course, click on 'LockDown Browser' on the left hand navigation. If this is your first time to access Respondus LockDown Browser, Canvas will present a message from Respondus requesting access.Click 'Authorize' to continue. On the next page, you will see the 'About LockDown Browser' page.

  • Steps for students who have NOT used LockDown Browser. Log out of all apps. Log into Canvas. Go to the class Canvas Home page. Click on the quiz. Download, install and open up Lockdown Browser. Go through the webcam check. Go through other checks.
  • Lockdown Browser and New Quizzes. When you access a quiz or exam created as a Quizzes.Next (New Quizzes), Canvas will open a new browser and prompt you to download Respondus Lockdown Browser. Download and install Respondus Lockdown Browser. Return to your Canvas course and launch your quiz or exam again.
  • Locate the 'Install Respondus LockDown Browser xxxxxxxxx.pkg' to start the actual LockDown Browser installer. Accept all the default prompts to install LockDown Browser. Go to Finder-Applications and double click on the 'LockDown Browser' icon (a world globe with padlock) to start LockDown Browser.

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a secure browser for taking tests in Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during a test. If a Canvas test requires that Respondus Lockdown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the test with a standard web browser. Respondus Lockdown Browser should only be used for taking Canvas tests.

The use of Chromebooks with the Respondus Lockdown Browser is being researched. Chromebooks have limitations, and we typically have not recommended their use. Check back for updates.


Enroll in the Respondus Lockdown Browser Course in Canvas

Download

Follow the instructions below to on how to download the Respondus Lockdown Browser.

Respondus Lockdown Browser Free Students

  1. Log into the Canvas website.
  2. Click the Courses icon in Canvas menu and select All Courses.
  3. Click the Browse More Courses button.
  4. Click the Join This Course button under the course name Lockdown Browser for Students.
  5. Click the Enroll in Course button.
  6. Click the Go to the Course button.
  7. Follow the instructions in the course page to download and install the Respondus Lockdown Browser.

Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor

Lockdown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Canvas. Monitor is an additional feature that may be used in conjunction with Lockdown Browser. Monitor requires students use a webcam to record their testing session. Instructors may review Monitor videos following student exams.

Students are required to download and install Lockdown Browser on their personal computers. Please add the download link to your syllabus if you intend to use Lockdown Browser in your course. Create an ungraded practice quiz in your course so students may test their system with Lockdown Browser prior to completing a graded exam.

Instructor Live Proctoring

  • Instructor Live Proctoring has been tested and will work with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, but any web-based video conferencing system should work.
  • Students can use the lockdown browser for Windows, Mac, or the new Chromebook Extension.
    • Lockdown Browser for iPad does not directly support this option, but similar results can be achieved if a second device is used.
  • Students should have the latest version of the lockdown browser.
  • Live Proctoring and Respondus Monitor cannot be used at the same time.
  • Only recommended for small classes as the instructor must:
    • manage the logistics of getting students logged into the video conference system,
    • take attendance,
    • watch students during the exam,
    • and track whether students leave the video conferencing session.
    • This can be challenging if the class size is more than 20-25 students.

For more information, please see the following resources.

  • Instructor Live Proctoring with LockDown Browser (Video Introduction)

Student Edition

Students may download Lockdown Browser for their personal computers using UTA's unique link.

Lab Edition

A special version of Lockdown Browser is available for use in computer lab settings. Lab Administrators may submit a Service Now request for CDE to obtain the most recent version.

Respondus 4.0

Respondus Lockdown Browser Student Download Canvas Free

Respondus 4.0 is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Canvas. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows environment, or moved from one LMS to another. Whether you are a veteran of online testing or relatively new to it, Respondus will save you hours on each project.

To download the software to your computer and review additional information, please visit the Respondus 4.0 course on Canvas.

Support

Respondus provides knowledge-base and ticket-based support for faculty and students. Additionally, 24/7 chat-based support is available for students when testing using Monitor. The chat link is available within the Help Center in Lockdown Browser.

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