Screen Recording with Respondus Monitor Guide
- Students must have the latest version of LockDown Browser version 2.1.1.00 or later otherwise they cannot access the exam.
- Instructors can enable the screen recording option (per exam) when they are using LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor for exams.
- The screen recording should appear below the webcam video for the exam session.
- The screen record feature is available for PC/Mac and Chromebook.
LockDown Browser Overview
Respondus LockDown Browser is a software proctoring application used for online exams that restricts students from accessing websites and applications. Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitor is an included feature that you can enable. Respondus Monitor will record and analyze a student's webcam to detect cheating.
SVSU ITS recommends to use Lanschool when teaching in a classroom.
Respondus Live Webinars
Learn about getting started with Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor and register for a webinar* for dates and times visit Webinars - Respondus.
*These webinar sessions are for instructors who are new or need a refresher in using Respondus LockDown Browser or Monitor. The latest features and enhancements will also be shown.
Respondus Computer Installation Requirements
Respondus LockDown Browser is a client application installed on the local computer. Review the installation requirements for Respondus LockDown Browser.
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Operating Systems
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Memory
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Hard Disk Space
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Windows: 11 and 10*
(Windows 10/11 "S" is not a compatible and cannot be installed.)
Mac OSX 10.15 to 15.0 +
iPad: 12.0+ (iPad only). Must have a compatible LMS integration. Note: 12.4 - View Hotfix from App Store iPadOS 18
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Windows: 2 GB RAM (minimum 4GB for webcam)
MacOSX: 2 GB RAM (minimum 4GB for webcam)
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Windows: 200 MB of free hard disk space
Mac: 200 MB of free hard disk space
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Respondus Instructor Resources
Respondus - Getting Started FAQs
How do I let students know my course is using LockDown Browser? We recommend to add sample wording (below) to your Syllabus to explain that students must use LockDown Browser and a webcam (Respondus Monitor) for their online tests. You may also find it helpful to create a Page or an Announcement prior to the practice quiz and provide the instructions, copy/paste the wording below.
Sample Wording for your Syllabus
This course requires the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam for online exams. The webcam can be internal in your computer or can be the type that plugs in with a USB cable. Note: It is recommended if you are off SVSU's campus that you have a reliable Internet connection.
Respondus LockDown Browser + Webcam does not identify you in any way, it is simply looking for a face in the video frame during an exam. View Respondus Monitor's Data Privacy Overview for a list of what the software does and does not do.
There will be a practice test with LockDown Browser available so that you can download the software, update to the newest version, and ensure that there will be no technical difficulties during a actual exam. Please view the instructions on how to download and use LockDown Browser in this Respondus - Student Guide.
More Getting Started FAQs
See below, click on the question to view the instructions.
Where can Instructors download Respondus LockDown Browser?
- University machine (Windows only): Faculty MUST download from the Software Center (PC) or SVSU Mac Self Service (Mac).
- Personal machine: You MUST download from within Canvas (Onetime download and install) before you take the exam.
How do I create a practice quiz for students so they know what to expect when using Respondus LockDown Browser?
We recommend to give your students a practice quiz using Lock Down Browser. This is to ensure that students know how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor (if enabled) works in actual Canvas quiz. Please Note: Leave the practice quiz available for entire semester, with unlimited attempts, so students can check their setup from a different computer.
In the Quiz settings follow these steps:
- Ensure the Quiz type is "Practice Quiz."
- In Options select "Allow Multiple Attempts". Doing this will give students ample opportunity in accessing it again should any technical issues arise.
How do I enable a quiz to require Respondus LockDown Browser?
Open your Canvas course, then in the menu look for LockDown Browser. Follow the steps below to enable LockDown Browser for a Quiz:
- Click on LockDown Browser.
- On the Dashboard tab, locate the quiz you want to enable LockDown Browser.
- Click on the small drop-down arrow to the left of the Quiz name, click Settings.
- Select "Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam."
- Click "Save + Close"
How do students view results after submitting a online exam using Respondus LockDown Browser?
There are several options available in the LockDown Browser settings, depending on how you want students to receive feedback.
- You can "Require LockDown Browser to view feedback and results".
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students will not be able to view the quiz results if "Only Once After Each Attempt" is checked and if you are requiring Respondus LockDown Browser to view feedback and results. We suggest using the setting "Let Students See The Correct Answers" and show/hide dates of availability.
Can students take quizzes and exams using an iPad with Respondus LockDown Browser?
Yes, Respondus does have a LockDown Browser app for iPad available so students can take exams on an iPad.
Can students take the exam using a Chromebook with Respondus LockDown Browser?
Yes, a Chromebook extension is available for download. The Chromebook setting for LockDown Browser is enabled automatically. Students must use the Lockdown Browser link from within Canvas, they will NOT be able to search for the app from the Chrome web store.
View all articles - Chromebook Help - Respondus Support
Respondus Accessibility FAQs
Instructors you can add additional time to the quiz (if needed) by moderating the quiz. You can moderate the quiz for each student in your course.
View Accessibility FAQs (see below)
See below, click on the question to view the instructions.
Does Respondus LockDown Browser allow for accessibility?
Yes, Respondus LockDown Browser conforms to WCAG 2.0 and does not block screen readers. Respondus works with NVDA, JAWS, and MS-Windows Narrator (Windows) and Voiceover (Mac OS). The functions of LockDown Browser and security remain. Learn more about Respondus Accessibility.
How do I address accessibility when using Respondus LockDown Browser?
We recommend creating a duplicate of the same quiz you are giving to the rest of your students.
Duplicate a Quiz Within a Canvas Course
- Go to Quizzes in your Canvas course, select options menu ⋮
- Choose Copy To… from the dropdown menu, search for the course that you want to your duplicated quiz to appear in. Choose the same course or a different course/section. If you have a module to place it in, select the name of the Module from the drop-down menu.
- Click Copy to duplicate the quiz, (it may take 1-2 minutes). If you are copying to the same course, refresh your browser window to see the duplicated quiz. See article on How to copy a quiz to a Canvas course or another course.
Disable Respondus LockDown Browser for Accessibility
- Click the LockDown Browser tab (left-menu)
- Click Continue to LockDown Browser
- On the LockDown Browser Dashboard locate the duplicated quiz.
- Expand the chevron, click Settings and select “Don't require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam”.
- Click Save + Close (your quiz is saved with LockDown Browser disabled).
Assign the quiz without LockDown Browser to the Individual Student(s)
- Return to Quizzes to edit the quiz (pencil icon) not using LockDown Browser scroll to the Assign section.
- Change Everyone to the individual student name. Repeat if you have more than 1 student that need LockDown Browser disabled. (For the quiz that you are requiring to use Respondus LDB, we would recommend editing to not include Everyone in the Assign section.) See article on How to assign a quiz to an individual student.
- You would have two columns in your Gradebook.