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Respondus LockDown Browser is a software proctoring application used for online exams that restricts students from accessing websites and applications. Respondus Monitor is an optional feature that will record and analyze a student's webcam to detect/deter cheating.
Important: SVSU ITS recommends using Lanschool when teaching in a classroom.
Respondus Instructor Resources
Adding Respondus Lockdown Browser to an Exam
Follow the steps below to enable LockDown Browser in a quiz/exam:
- Open your course in Canvas
- Click on the LockDown Browser tool.
- Locate the exam, click its drop-down arrow, and select Settings.
- Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.
- Click Save + Close
If you'd also like to add Respondus Monitor to your exam, do the following:
- In the Respondus Monitor section, select Require Respondus Monitor (automated proctoring for this exam).
- Choose if you want to require Webcam Only, Webcam + Screen, or Screen Only
- Set the other settings you'd like for the exam.
- Click Save + Close.
Practice Quiz
We highly recommended creating a practice quiz using the LockDown Browser. This gives students a change to make sure it's working correctly on their device. Please Note: Leave the practice quiz available for entire semester with unlimited attempts, so students can check their setup from a different device if needed.
In the Quiz settings follow these steps:
- Ensure the Quiz type is Practice Quiz.
- In Options, select Allow Multiple Attempts.
FAQs
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How do I allow students to view quiz results that require Respondus LockDown Browser?
If desired, you can require students to use the LockDown browser to view exam feedback:
- Locate the quiz on the LockDown Browser Dashboard, open the settings for the quiz and select Advanced Settings.
- Check the box Require LockDown Browser to view post-exam feedback and results.
You will still need to set exam Feedback in options in Canvas. You can view exam feedback options here:
Please note: If the box is checked "Only Once After Each Attempt" and you are requiring Respondus LockDown Browser to view feedback and results, students will not be able to view the quiz results. We suggest using the setting "Let Students See The Correct Answers" and show/hide dates of availability.
Can I allow students to take a quiz 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.
- LockDown Browser: For exams that are only using LockDown Browser, the iPad is automatically enabled for students..
- LockDown Browser + Monitor: The instructor must an enable an optional iPad setting in Advanced Settings.
Read this article: Can an iPad be used with Respondus Monitor? (instructions for faculty) – Respondus Support
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, and works for Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor. 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.
Access a list of Chromebook Help Articles by Respondus Support
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.
Syllabus Statement
We recommend adding information to your Syllabus explaining that they'll be required to use the LockDown Browser (and a webcam if also using Respondus Monitor) for their online tests.
Sample Wording for your Syllabus
This course requires the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam (if using Respondus Monitor) for online exams. The webcam can be an internal or external webcam. Note: If you are off SVSU's campus, make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection.
The Respondus Monitor Webcam does not identify you in any way, it is simply looking for a face in the video frame during an exam. Read this guide 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 read and share the Respondus Lockdown Browser - Student Guide.
Respondus Accessibility
Accessibility options in Respondus and Canvas.
Add Additional Time for One Student
Instructors can add additional time to the quiz (if needed). Read how to Moderate the Quiz.
Disable Respondus LockDown Browser for One Student
Sometimes, a student with a documented disability may need to take a Canvas quiz without the LockDown Browser. If you want to use the LockDown Browser for the rest of the students, you'll need to make a duplicate of the quiz.
Duplicating a Quiz in Canvas
- Export the quiz as a QTI file: How do I export quiz content from a course?
- Import the QTI file into the course: How do I import quizzes from QTI packages?
- Rename the copied quiz to add Accessibility to the title.
- Turn off the LockDown Browser in the new quiz and assign it to the student: How to assign a quiz to an individual student.
You'll now have two columns in the Gradebook for the quiz, one with the LockDown Browser and one without.
Note: There are other ways to duplicate a quiz (Import Course Content or Copy To), but these options are NOT RECOMMENDED because of the risk of overwriting the original quiz, including grades.
Respondus Accessibility Information
Respondus LockDown Browser works with NVDA, JAWS, and MS-Windows Narrator (Windows) and Voiceover (Mac OS). Learn more about Respondus Accessibility.