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Posted by Respondus Support on 06 September 2019 03:08 PM LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.0.5.01, has been released. This release includes improvements to the integration with Blackboard, Moodle, Sakai and Schoology plus various other bug fixes. LockDown Browser ® is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system, such as Canvas and Schoology. Used at over 1500 educational institutions, LockDown Browser is the top choice of educators for securing online exams in.

RECOMMENDED OPTION
Respondus Monitor + LockDown Browser
Note: Respondus cannot be used for Examity exams.

Respondus Monitor + LockDown Browser is currently enabled in every UCI Canvas course space.

  • No cost to faculty or students
  • Uses the LockDown Browser to prevent students from accessing the web or other applications during the exam
  • Using the students' webcam and microphone, the Monitor system records their activity during their attempt
    • If the Monitor AI senses suspicious behavior, it will automatically flag the students video for you to review later
    • View full recordings of all student attempts at any time after the exam
  • No need for scheduling or registration by the instructor or students
  • Not subject to proctoring capacity (especially good for very large classes)

Remote Assessment Considerations

Lockdown

Information from the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning around remote assessment pedagogy, tools, and techniques

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Getting Started with Respondus

Instructor Quickstart Guide
The above guide refers to Respondus Monitor as an optional add-on. UCI has fully licensed the Respondus Monitor product and you will see those features available to you.

Note: Your TAs will need to be added as a 'Super TA' using GrandCentral Assistants if you want them to be able to adjust or manage Respondus settings in Canvas.

Preparing an Exam

Help & Support for Respondus

Respondus Technical Support

For the best support possible, please contact Respondus directly. OIT and the EEE Team do not have the same access as Respondus support, and are unable to answer most queries directly.

Register for a free training webinar on LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor.

Student Download Link

If you would like to give your students the download link for UCI's Respondus LockDown Browser in advance of an exam, please use the following URL:

Students who have not installed LockDown Browser ahead of time will be prompted to do so when attempting to start a Canvas quiz that uses Respondus.

Note about VPNs: The Respondus LockDown Browser may not work when students are also connected to a VPN (such as the UCI VPN). Please refer to Respondus's help documentation for more information.

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System Requirements

  • Compatible with Windows or macOS:
    • Windows: 10, 8, 7
    • Mac: OS X 10.10 or higher
    • Not compatible with Chromebooks
  • Web camera (internal or external) & microphone
  • A broadband internet connection

Recommended: Information for your syllabus

The sample text linked below can be used in your course or syllabus. It explains that students must use LockDown Browser for their online tests.

Respondus Lockdown Browser For Mac

The Respondus Lockdown Browser is a special web browser that 'locks' a user's computer while they are taking an online quiz or exam. It is an anti-cheating application used to protect the integrity of online exams.

How do I install the Respondus Browser?

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Visit one of the following links to download the browser -

  1. - Download PC Version
  2. - Download Mac Version

What does the Respondus browser do?

  1. Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
  2. Users cannot access other applications including email, messaging tools, screen-sharing, virtual machines etc.
  3. Print, Print Screen and screen capture functions are disabled
  4. Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
  5. Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts and task switching are disabled
  6. An assessment cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading
  7. Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop
  8. Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers
  9. Supports screen readers (see details)
  10. Available for Windows, Mac, iOS and other systems (see System Requirements)

How do I know if a quiz requires the Respondus browser?

  1. Typically your instructor(s) will let you know if the Respondus browser is required for any of their quizzes
  2. You will also see a notation after the quiz name that says, 'Requires Respondus LockDown Browser'

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Can I take a Respondus quiz on my iPad? What about other types of tablets?

  1. Instructors have the option of enabling iPad use for Lockdown quizzes. It is a setting that they have to specifically set. It is not enabled by default.
  2. Currently the only supported tablet for higher education clients is the iPad.
    1. Download and install the Lockdown Browswer from the iTunes app store
    2. The first time you use the app it will ask you to select your institution.
    3. For detailed instructions on using the iPad Lockdown app visit this link.

Respondus Lockdown Browser Download

Watch the video below for a detailed introduction to using the Respondus Lockdown Browser