Using Respondus LockDown Browser from a Faculty's Pespective

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Prerequisites

Make sure your internet connection is stable.
Quiz has been created in corresponding Canvas course

What is Respondus LockDown Browser?

Respondus LockDown Browser is a locked browser app that prevents students from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications while completing assessments. If Respondus LockDown Browser is required to be used during a Canvas quiz or exam, students won't be able to use a standard web browser to take it. The LockDown Browser is installed on all JCU lab and classroom computers.

Preparing a Quiz with LockDown Browser

From the left side Course Navigation in Canvas, click on LockDown Browser.
To change the settings, click on the arrow to the left of the corresponding quiz title and then select Settings.
- Check whether or not LockDown Browser is enabled for students.
- Several advanced settings are available that are optional.
Click Save and Close to apply the settings.

Utilizing a Webcam (Respondus Monitor)

Respondus Monitor is a webcam feature for LockDown Browser that records students during online, non-proctored quizzes. When this feature is enabled for a quiz, students are required to use a webcam and microphone with LockDown Browser. After the quiz is complete, an instructor can review details of the assessment and view the recorded videos.

From the left side Course Navigation in Canvas, click on LockDown Browser.
To change the settings, click on the arrow to the left of the corresponding quiz title and then Settings.
Click on Require Respondus Monitor for this exam to require all students to use a webcam while taking the quiz.
A pop-up will appear on the screen. Click on Continue to Respondus Monitor.
Select the items to be included in the Startup Sequence, which are the steps students must complete before starting a quiz.
Click Save and Close to apply the settings.

Reviewing Webcam Videos

To review videos of students during the exam after all quizzes have been submitted, return to the LockDown Browser Dashboard in the corresponding Canvas course.
- From the context menu to the left of the quiz title, click on Class Results. A class roster will appear, along with the date, time, duration, review priority and grade for the quiz.
- Click [ + ] to expand the section for a student.
- Details of the Startup Sequence and the quiz session are shown in thumbnails. Click on a thumbnail to view the video from the time indicated. Videos can be marked as reviewed or have comments added by the instructor.