Download Lockdown Browser For Canvas

Introduction

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. When students use Lockdown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit it for grading.

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Click on the 'Navigation' tab. Scroll down and click on the tree dots next to the 'LockDown Browser' option and then click on ' (+Enable)'. Click on the 'Save' button. LockDown Browser saved. Once you click 'Save', you will be able to see the 'LockDown Browser' option on your left navigation menu. The LockDown Browser will not let you do screen capture. A test that is programmed to run with Respondus LockDown will not run in another browser. The Respondus package is compatible with learning management systems. Blackboard Learn and Canvas are popular e-learning programs that work with the LockDown Browser.

  • Lockdown Browser. If you are using Lockdown Browser for the first time, click on the quiz link within Canvas. The download will be available to you. To download lockdown browser, select the box below. Lockdown Browswer.
  • The LockDown Browser will not let you do screen capture. A test that is programmed to run with Respondus LockDown will not run in another browser. The Respondus package is compatible with learning management systems. Blackboard Learn and Canvas are popular e-learning programs that work with the LockDown Browser.
  • Follow the instructions below to on how to download the Respondus Lockdown Browser. Log into the Canvas website. Click the Courses icon in Canvas menu and select All Courses. Click the Browse More Courses button. Click the Join This Course button under the course name Lockdown Browser for Students. Click the Enroll in Course button.

Academic integrity and responsible behavior are a part of the learning and teaching conversations, no matter the course modality. Explore the following approaches and methods which emphasize prevention and education on the Achieving Academic Integrity page.

LockDown CompatabiltyNote: LockDown Browser is compatible with OS X and most versions of Windows. It is not compatible with Linux or Windows 10S.

Features

  • Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
  • Prevents other applications from being active
  • Copy, paste, and print screen functions are disabled
  • Supports screen readers

Getting Started

Using Respondus LockDown Browser in your Canvas course

To enable the Respondus LockDown Browser in any course:

  1. Login into Canvas and open the course.
  2. Follow the steps in the ‘How do I manage Course Navigation links?‘ guide to enable the link for the LockDown Browser Dashboard.
  3. Click Save.

To require students to use the LockDown Browser on a specific quiz:

  1. Login into Canvas and open the course.
  2. Click on LockDown Browser Dashboard in the left-hand navigation.
  3. Click the orange button to Continue to LockDown Browser.
  4. Click the arrow next to the name of the existing Quiz you want to modify and choose Settings.
  5. Choose to Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam, then decide whether to Require LockDown Browser to view feedback and results.
  6. Enter an Access code for this exam (optional).
  7. Click Advanced Settings, then choose additional options such as Allow students to take this exam with an iPad.
  8. Click Save + Close.

Note: it is strongly recommended to create a practice quiz with these same settings so that students have a chance to download and use the LockDown Browser ahead of the actual exam.

Using Respondus LockDown Browser in your Canvas course

To use the Respondus LockDown Browser on a quiz/exam:

  1. Navigate to the quiz in Canvas.
  2. Click Take the Quiz.
  3. When prompted, click the link to [Download Respondus LockDown Browser].
  4. Click the yellow button to Install Now, which will download the installer.
  5. Open the file and follow the prompts.
  6. Open the Respondus LockDown Browser app on your computer.
  7. Sign in to Canvas using this new browser and navigate to the quiz.
  8. Click Take the Quiz.
  9. Complete the quiz and Submit.

Future quizzes will only require Steps 6-9.

LockDown CompatabiltyNote: LockDown Browser is compatible with OS X and most versions of Windows. It is not compatible with Linux or Windows 10S.

Online Documentation

  • Instructor QuickStart Guide for Respondus LockDown Browser (PDF)
  • Student QuickStart Guide for Respondus LockDown Browser (PDF)
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Licensing

The Respondus LockDown Browser does not require a separate sign-on.

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There is no associated fee for ISU faculty or students to use the Respondus LockDown Browser.

Support

  • ISU Solution Center: solution@iastate.edu / 515-294-4000

Topics Map > Service Catalog > Instructional Technologies and Learning Services > Learning Management Support

In order to take quizzes requiring Respoondus Lockdown Browser in Canvas, follow the directions below. The Canvas Respondus Lockdown Browser is not compatible with the previous Lockdown Browser version from D2L.

Installing Respondus Lockdown from Canvas

1. To download Respondus Lockdown Browser from Canvas, go to a quiz that requires Respondus Lockdown Browser. Click on the quiz and select Take Quiz.
2. Click on the link to Download Respondus Lockdown Browser.
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3. This will open a new tab with an Install Now button. Click on that option.
4. Open the downloaded file and follow the directions in the setup wizard. This will create a Respondus Lockdown Browser shortcut on your desktop.

Uninstalling Respondus Lockdown Browser for Learn@UWStout (D2L)

If you have previously downloaded the Learn@UWStout (D2L) version of Respondus Lockdown Browser, you will need to uninstall it before installing the Canvas version. To delete the Learn@uwstout Respondus Lockdown Browser, please do the following:
1. Search in the Windows search bar for Lockdown Browser. Right-click on the Lockdown Browser and select uninstall.

2. You may need to enter your username and password for your computer to finish uninstalling the program.

Launching a quiz from Canvas Respondus Lockdown Browser

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In order to launch a quiz the requires Respondus Lockdown Browser within Canvas, you will have to do the following:
1. Click on the Respondus Lockdown Browser icon on your desktop to launch the Respondus app. Be sure to open the app for Canvas and not for Learn@UWStout (D2L).
2. Answer in the affirmative (yes) when asked 'Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?'
3. Respondus Lockdown may ask for permission to close other applications on your desktop. Make sure your work is saved and select Ok.
4. Respondus Lockdown will require you to authenticate the UW organization you are enrolled in. Please select UW Stout.

5. Next enter your UW Stout username and password and select sign in. This will take you back to the Canvas dashboard but you will be locked from all other desktop applications and programs.

6. Navigate to your course and then to your quiz and select Take the quiz to launch the quiz in Canvas. Once the quiz is launched, you will not be able to leave the quiz until it is submitted. If you attempt to leave the quiz, a warning will pop up stating 'Do NOT close the browser until the exam is complete. Your instructor will be notified if you exit the exam early'. Please select Return to Exam if you wish to return to the quiz and continue taking it or select Close the browser to terminate the quiz prematurely.
7. When you have finished taking the quiz, click Submit Quiz.
8. To exit Respondus Lockdown Browser, select the Red X in the upper right hand corner of the screen and select Yes when asked 'Are you sure you want to exit?'

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