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What is Respondus Lockdown Browser? Respondus Lockdown Browser is a tool that allows students to take exams in a managed environment on their own devices. Below are some tips for downloading and using Respondus Lockdown Browser for your course. Downloading Respondus: Lockdown browser is available for Windows, macOS and now Chromebook (beta). Browser Downloads: Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 32 bit; Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 64 bit; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox; Safari 8; Respondus Download. Respondus Lockdown Browser; Canvas Downloads: Adobe Acrobat Reader - for viewing PDF documents; QuickTime - playing streaming movies and video; Flash Player - for viewing flash.
What is Respondus Lockdown Browser?
Respondus Lockdown Browser is a tool that allows students to take exams in a managed environment on their own devices. Below are some tips for downloading and using Respondus Lockdown Browser for your course.
Downloading Respondus:
Lockdown browser is available for Windows, macOS and now Chromebook (beta).
Windows and macOS Download:
A link to download is typically available within your course, but if it's not available you can download the LockDown Browser here:
https://clear.unt.edu/supported-technologies/respondus-lockdown-browser
Follow the on-screen instructions to download. If you have any issues, contact us!
Chromebook Download:
- Log in to the Chromebook and start Google Chrome
- Log into Canvas and navigate to the exam that requires LockDown Browser
- Select the link for downloading and installing LockDown Browser
- From the Chrome web store, select “Add to Chrome” to install the LockDown Browser Extension
Note: During the beta, this extension will only work with quizzes an instructor has enabled for use with LockDown Browser for Chromebook.
Taking a Quiz or Exam in Respondus Lockdown Browser
Please be sure you have downloaded Respondus Lockdown Browser and are on a compatible device with a stable internet connection. Once you're ready to take the exam, follow the instructions below:
1. Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to the Internet.
2. Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and double-click it. (For Mac users, launch “LockDown Browser” from the Applications folder.)
3. If prompted, either close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging) by choosing Yes. Or, close LockDown Browser and close the blocked program before restarting.
4. A pop-up for 'Choose Server' (pictured below) will appear that says 'More than one e-learning system is used at your institution. Please select the appropriate system from the list below.' If you are at UNT Denton must choose 'UNT Denton Canvas'. If you are at another institution, select the appropriate option. Then, click 'Continue'
4. Log in to your Canvas course.
5. Navigate to the test and select it.
6. If the instructor requires a test password, a new window will appear asking for the Exam Password. Enter the password and click Begin Exam.
7. Begin your exam.
(Note: once a test has been started with Respondus LockDown Browser, you cannot exit until the Submit button is clicked.)
Using a Webcam with Respondus
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If your exam requires the use of a webcam (sometimes referred to as Respondus Monitor), follow steps 1-5 above and then you’ll be guided through a brief set of screens prior to the start of the exam. The first screen is a webcam check, where you can make sure the webcam is working properly.
Note: Additional steps may be required by your instructor, such as showing your identification, or recording a brief video of your examination setting.
The College uses Canvas to facilitate learning in an online format. All Internet, Hybrid, and Web-Enhanced classes are offered through this learning management system. You will log in to Canvas to access your classes each semester.
- Log in using your Coastal Alabama e-mail address and e-mail password.
- If you have any questions or problems accessing your Canvas Account, please contact the Help Desk at 251-580-4900 or helpdesk@coastalalabama.edu.
Course instructors will provide directions on getting started in Internet courses, including helpful information on dashboard navigation.
Most Internet classes require assignments to be completed with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) unless specific software requirements are noted for each course.
Online Tests through Respondus LockDown Browser
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Some tests may require the use of Respondus LockDown Browser. Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser for taking tests in Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during a test. If a Canvas test requires that Respondus LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the test with a standard web browser. Respondus LockDown Browser can only be used for taking Canvas tests.
Students must download LockDown Browser onto any computer where you will be taking an exam. Please follow the link provided below to download LockDown Browser. If you used LockDown Browser for testing at Alabama Southern, Faulkner State, or Jefferson Davis, you will need to delete the installation and download the new browser version for Coastal Alabama Community College.
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