Faculty - Setting up Respondus Lockdown Browser


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Faculty - Setting up Respondus Lockdown Browser

Respondus LockDown Browser is a tool that can be used with tests and quizzes in Canvas. The tool prevents students from navigating outside of the test environment. Below are directions on how to set up your test with Respondus Lockdown Browser.

Note: Students areunable to download and install Respondus LockDown Browser on a Chromebook.

1. First you must create and deploy the test you want to set up with Respondus Lockdown Browser.

2. Scroll down to Settingsin the left navigation menu and select Navigation. EnsureLockdown Browser is enabled.

If Lockdown Browser is NOTenabled, select the three dots next to Lockdown Browser and select + Enable.Then scroll to the bottom of the page and select Save.

3. Lockdown Browser will now appear on the left navigation bar within your course. Select Lockdown Browser to continue.

5. A list of deployed tests will be displayed in the Respondus Lockdown Browser Dashboard.

6. Click the down arrow to the left of the name of the test in which you want to add Respondus Lockdown Browser. Then click Settings.

7. Click the radio button next to Require Lockdown Browser.

More options will appear after you select this option.

8. More Respondus Lockdown Browser settings will appear below.

You can add a password to the test as well as add more advanced options like the use of a calculator.

This is also where you will be able to add Respondus Monitor which uses video to monitor students while they are taking the test.

9. Click Save + Close when you are finished.

You will now see Required listed under the Respondus Lockdown browser column on the test list

Note: if you need to edit the Test Options after you set up Respondus, do not edit or remove the password. The password links your test to the Respondus Lockdown Browser.



Article ID: 439
Created: December 10, 2014
Last Updated: May 24, 2023
Author: Katie Ishler

Online URL: https://kb.mc3.edu/article.php?id=439