Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor (Instructors)

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.

Operating Systems

Memory

Hard Disk Space

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

Windows: 2 GB RAM (minimum 4GB for webcam)
MacOSX: 2 GB RAM (minimum 4GB for webcam)

Windows: 200 MB of free hard disk space
Mac: 200 MB of free hard disk space

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?

How do I create a practice quiz for students so they know what to expect when using Respondus LockDown Browser?
How do I enable a quiz to require Respondus LockDown Browser?
How do students view results after submitting a online exam using Respondus LockDown Browser?
How do I use Respondus Monitor to give online exams to students both on and off campus simultaneously?
Can students take quizzes and exams using an iPad with Respondus LockDown Browser?
Can students take the exam using a Chromebook with Respondus LockDown Browser?

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?

How do I address accessibility when using Respondus LockDown Browser?
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