Canvas is the new learning management system used by UMMC. Faculty and instructors can use it to easily make available course materials, documents, discussion boards and quizzes online. The URL for Canvas is Your log-in name is your full email address with the @umc.edu on the end. LockDown Browser® & Respondus Monitor® Student Quick Start Guide Canvas Edition WHAT IS RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER? USING WITH A WEBCAM (RESPONDUS MONITOR) LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking quizzes in Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor. Lockdown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Canvas. Monitor is an additional feature that may be used in conjunction with Lockdown Browser. Monitor requires students use a webcam to record their testing session. Instructors may review Monitor videos following student exams.
Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor
Lockdown Browser Download Free
Students: Use LockDown Browser for a quiz in Canvas. Download and install LockDown Browser from the Respondus Download LockDown Browser page. When installation is complete, launch LockDown Browser. It should redirect automatically to the IU Canvas home page. If prompted, log in with your IU username and passphrase. Respondus LockDown Browser is an online proctoring software that is used in the education field to monitor students while they take tests. A free trial is available.Both students and teachers will need to download the app to use the program to take exams online and to review test results.
Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Canvas. When students use LockDown Browser to access a quiz, they are unable to print, copy, visit other websites, access other applications, or close a quiz until it is submitted for grading. NOTE: As of 8/17/2021, LockDown Browser DOES work with Chromebooks.
Respondus Monitor is a video monitoring service that works in conjunction with the Respondus LockDown Browser for exams delivered via Canvas. It serves as a deterrent to students using secondary computers, phones, calculators, textbooks, or receiving assistance from other students. After a student has taken an exam, instructors can review the report and the video to check for any suspect behavior. Respondus Monitor is suitable for low or medium-stakes exams that require student monitoring. Respondus can be used for synchronous or asynchronous exams delivered via Canvas. Students can take their exam at their convenience during the instructor-provided exam availability window.
- Respondus LockDown Browser
- Respondus Monitor
Respondus provides a training video for Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor (1:16:43) as well as on-going live webinars.
System Requirements | Steps for LockDown Browser | Help
Your instructor may choose to use Respondus LockDown Browser with their Canvas Classic and New Quizzes.
Student will be promoted to download and install Respondus LockDown Browser from the Quiz page after they have clicked on the Start Quiz button.
or you can download it (doesn't work for Chromebook - use Chrome Web Store).
NOTE: Faculty can see the icon difference when they create the quizzes. Unfortunately, students just see the rocket ship filled in for both Classic and New. So ask your faculty which version of the quiz they are using.
Download Free Respondus Lockdown Browser
Classic Quizzes:
- When LockDown browser is enabled, students open the LockDown browser first and login to their account to navigate to their quiz.
New Quizzes:
- When LockDown browser is enabled, however, the student workflow has been simplified where students begin using Canvas in their regular browser and LockDown browser will automatically launch when the exam begins.
- The following system versions are recommended for accessing LockDown Browser with New Quizzes: Mac 2.0.6.06, Windows 2.0.6.07, and iPad 8.2.
System Requirements
The following system versions are recommended for accessing LockDown Browser:
- Mac 2.0.6.06
- Windows 2.0.6.07
- iPad 8.2
Students will need:
- You will need a computer (not phone).
- If using a Chromebook - install the LockDown Browser via the Chrome Web Store.
- You will need reliable internet.
- Monitor - you will need a web camera.
- Antivirus or security software can prevent students from installing downloaded software.
- You will need admin access to the computer to install software.
Microsoft sidewinder force feedback 2 drivers. Students can also receive technical resources either by their departments or https://techrentals.calpoly.edu/.
Using & Installing LockDown Browser
Chromebook: Lockdown Browser Install
- Log into the Chromebook and start the Chrome browser
- Log into the LMS using a student account, 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
Respondus Lockdown Browser For Canvas
LockDown Browser Freeze
If LockDown Browser freezes and does not allow you to submit. You can refresh your browser and continue your quiz. At some point if you need to submit a HELP Ticket with Respondus, they will want a System Check Report.
System Check Report
- Access the following page in any browser: https://respondus.com/monitorpreview
- Select the LockDown Browser Help Center link at the bottom of the page.
- When LockDown Browser launches, select the button that reads I am running LockDown Browser only and then System Check
- After the system check runs, click the link titled Email Results.
- In the Email Results form, enter your name, email address, and check the 'I understand and agree' box. Then click SEND.
- Once you receive the LockDown Browser System Check Results via email, send me the 9-character System Check ID listed at the top of the report in a reply to your ticket.
- There is no need to send a copy of the entire report, just the 9 or 10character System Check ID.
Download Respondus Lockdown For Students
Steps for Students who have already used LockDown Browser
- Log out of all apps.
- Open up Lockdown Browser
- Log into Canvas
- Go to the class Canvas Home page
- Click on the quiz
- Go through the webcam check
- Go through other checks
- See the quiz questions and answers.
Steps for students who have NOT used LockDown Browser
Respondus Lockdown Browser Student Download Canvas Free
- Log out of all apps.
- Log into Canvas
- Go to the class Canvas Home page
- Click on the quiz
- Download, install and open up Lockdown Browser
- Go through the webcam check
- Go through other checks
- See the quiz questions and answers.
Respondus Student Support
Student Respondus Lockdown Browser Download
- Technical Questions: open a support ticket at https://support.respondus.com/