Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser is a program used to prevent students from opening other browser windows or copying and pasting text while completing an online test in Canvas.
Respondus LockDown Browser can help you facilitate a 'closed book' online test through Canvas by preventing students from looking through unauthorized material during the test.
- Note: Respondus LockDown Browser is not the same as Respondus 4.0 Campus-wide, which is not compatible with Canvas and not supported by the Teaching and Learning Centre.
Login
- Access Respondus Lockdown Browser using the instructions provided on the Software Portal.
- If you program your test to require Respondus LockDown Browser, students need to open this program on their computer first, with all other programs closed, in order to access their test in Canvas.
Questions?
- For teaching support: contact the TLC's Instructional Support Team.
- For tech support: contact the IT Service Desk or complete the Exam Support Request form.
- Respondus LockDown Browser is pre-installed on Ontario Tech-issued computers for students and can also be installed by students in BYOD programs. The installation instructions and wizard can be accessed through the Student Software Portal.
- After you have created a quiz in Canvas, you can apply Respondus LockDown Browser to the quiz. This means that students will require the Respondus LockDown Browser in order to complete the test.
- You should give students a practice test to complete using Respondus LockDown Browser to ensure their software is up to date and confirm they understand how to use it before a test or exam. Technical support for exams can be requested through IT Services:
- Exam support can be requested for tests or exams that will be facilitated in class. This support includes having technical support analysts (TAs) who are familiar with Respondus LockDown Browser attending your class at the time of the test or exam with spare laptops. Contact the IT Service Desk or complete the Exam Support Request form to make this request at least ten days prior to your test.
Features & What's New with Respondus
- Screen Only video recording: This option only records a student’s screen during an exam, which is useful for in-classroom assessments where the instructor wants to observe how questions were answered.
- Switching to Microsoft Word: If enabled by the instructor, students can switch to Microsoft Word during an online exam. This complements earlier support for switching to Excel. For more details, visit Using MS Excel or Word with Respondus Monitor.
- Handheld Device Flag: This feature alerts instructors when a device is detected in a student’s hand during an online exam.
- Show Your Work: If enabled, this feature will allow students to upload photos of their work immediately after submitting an exam.
Instructor Resources
- Higher Ed Training Resources for Respondus
- View Upcoming Webinars
- Screen Recording: This feature allows instructors to see a student's screen during an online assessment using Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser.
- Sensitivity: Instructors can now choose between three sensitivity levels when proctoring an exam with Respondus.
- System Requirements for Respondus LockDown Browser: Before installing Respondus, review this article to ensure your device meets the minimum requirements to operate the software.
- Setting a Quiz to Require Respondus LockDown Browser: Instructions for pairing a quiz with Respondus LockDown Browser in Canvas
- Linking a Spreadsheet in a Quiz That Requires Respondus LockDown Browser: Steps for including a spreadsheet within a quiz that will be paired with Respondus LockDown Browser.
Student Resources
- Respondus for Beginners - This infographic provides a helpful overview of the process students will need to go through to set up Respondus Lockdown Browser, along with Accessibility features, troubleshooting tips, prohibited activities, and links to additional resources.
- Preparing Your Laptop for an Online Exam: Important tips for students shared by IT Services
- Troubleshooting: Security Software: Review this article for solutions to common issues with Firewalls, Content Filters, and other security software that may interact with Respondus LockDown Browser