Download the latest Emory installer for Respondus LockDown Browser. Troubleshooting Respondus LockDown Browser. Blank screen during exam A blank screen indicates that the browser has lost connectivity with your institution's server, and the webpage cannot load into the browser. In most cases, you should be able to leave your exam, shut down. Double click the LockDown Browser Icon on your desktop. Log into Canvas from the LockDown Browser Screen. Find the quiz that is due and click on it. Click on Take the Quiz. When you have completed the quiz, log out of Canvas, and exit the LockDown Browser.
- This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including new enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.
- Download the latest Emory installer for Respondus LockDown Browser. Troubleshooting Respondus LockDown Browser. Blank screen during exam A blank screen indicates that the browser has lost connectivity with your institution's server, and the webpage cannot load into the browser. In most cases, you should be able to leave your exam, shut down.
Introduction
LockDown Browser® is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system.
- Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
- Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop
- Prevents access to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops
- Printing and screen capture functions are disabled
- Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
- Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts and task switching are disabled
- Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers
Respondus Monitor® builds upon the power of LockDown Browser, using a student's webcam and industry-leading video analytics to prevent cheating during non-proctored exams.
- Records student movements and will automatically flag the exam if a student leaves the view or if another person comes into the screen
- Monitors eye movement to check if students' eyes wander
(read the Respondus Monitor Additional Privacy Information, decide how long to keep the videos and inform your students before using Respondus Monitor)
Respondus instructions: LockDown Browser Quick Start Guide (PDF) / Preparing an Exam for Use with Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser (YouTube video)
Before starting the quiz with LockDown Browser enabled, students need to install LockDown Browser (download instruction) and watch a brief video Introduction to Respondus LockDown Browser for Students.
To participate in the quiz, students should follow the below steps.
- open LockDown Browser from their computers 15 minutes before the actual exam start time
- log in Canvas and then navigate to the quiz
Respondus LockDown Browser
You must provide your students with an opportunity to go through the steps of using Respondus tools to attempt a Canvas quiz before the actual exam. Hence, creating a practice quiz (mock exam) is strongly recommended.
- Click the LockDown Browser link from course navigation
- Click the Continue to LockDown Browser button
- Click the on the quiz
- Click the Settings from the pop-up menu
- Select the Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam option
- (optional) Click + to explore the Advanced Settings, please Enable Calculator on the toolbar if calculation will be required in the quiz
- Click the Save + Close button
Respondus Lockdown Browser Download For Canvas
Respondus Monitor (LockDown Browser must be enabled)
Respondus Lockdown Browser
If you enable the Respondus Monitor option, each student must have a webcam connected to his/her computer. To allow time for students to complete the startup sequence, please set 'available from' in the quiz settings 15 minutes earlier than the actual start time. The time limit of each attempt will remain the same.
- Click the LockDown Browser link from course navigation
- Click the Continue to LockDown Browser button
- Click the on the quiz
- Click the Settings from the pop-up menu
- Select the Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam option
- Select the Require Respondus Monitor for this exam option
(Note: For an open-book exam, you may disable the Notify students during the exam if the face cannot be detected option under Facial Detection Options.) - Click the Save + Close button