Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser that prevents students from opening other windows during an exam. Respondus Monitor adds webcam-based proctoring, recording students during the exam, and flagging suspicious events for instructors to review later.
Important Considerations
- All-or-Nothing Activation: Once enabled for a quiz, it applies to all students.
- Plan for Alternatives: Some students may not be able to use Respondus due to:
- Inability to install software.
- Chromebook or mobile-only access.
- No webcam (if using Monitor).
- Installation Link: Students receive the installation link within the quiz instructions.
- Practice Quiz Required: Create a sample quiz with multiple attempts so students can test their setup before the real exam.
- Help Desk Support: Direct students to the Help Desk located in VLL 1106 for installation or troubleshooting assistance.
Enable in Canvas
- Access your course and click the Settings button.
- Click Navigation along the top.
- Scroll to the bottom, click the three dots next to Respondus LockDown Browser, and select Enable.
- Scroll down and click Save.
- Refer to the Preparing a Quiz section of the Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor – Quick Start Guide Canvas.
Screen Reader Accommodations
- Edit the quiz and create a hyperlink to NaturalReader (https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/) in the instructions area or first question.
- Go to the Respondus LockDown Browser link in the navigation bar.
- Click the arrow next to the name of the test and select Settings.
- Click Advanced Settings > Allow access to specific external web domains checkbox > and enter naturalreaders.com in the box.
- Click the Save + Close button.
TIP: If students use other screen readers (JAWS, NVDA), add their domains as needed.
Resources
Explore helpful links about using Respondus LockDown Browser; there are also helpful links and tutorials available when instructors access it via the navigation bar: