Limiting Student Access to Additional Materials−+
Respondus Lockdown Browser (LDB) is a custom browser that “locks down the testing environment in eLC and allows a quiz to be executed securely by restricting access to certain browser navigation capabilities. LDB replaces other browsers when students are taking a quiz or test in eLC.
Lockdown Browser
Note: LDB must be installed on the computer being used to take the quiz. Students will have to install LDB on their computer for the initial use of the secure browser. See our documentation on student instructions for installing Respondus Lockdown Browser.
- If the settings for a quiz require LDB to be used, the quiz cannot be accessed with a standard browser. If a student attempts to use a standard browser, a warning message will indicate that LDB is required for the execution of the quiz and the “Start Quiz!” link will not be available.
- LDB works much like a standard browser, but some options have been removed or work differently. When students use LDB to access a quiz or test, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, access other applications, or close a quiz until it is submitting for grading. Also quizzes and tests created for use with LDB are restricted from being accessed by other browsers. The benefits of using Respondus LDB are included below:
- Modified Toolbar – The condensed toolbar includes only Forward, Back, Refresh, and Stop functions.
- Assessment Mode – Assessments are shown full-screen and cannot be minimized, resized, or exited until submitted for grading
- Disabled Controls – All printing, keystroke combinations, screen grabs, function keys, and right-click menus have been disabled.
- Links – Links to other web servers do not compromise the secure texting environment.
- Blocked Features and Applications – The Start button (Windows), system tray, and menu bars have been removed.
Preparing a Quiz for Respondus Lockdown Browser
After you have created your quiz in eLC, execute the following steps to require a student to use LDB when taking the quiz.
- First, use a standard browser to login to eLC as an instructor.
- Select the course that houses the quiz you would like to prepare.
- From the course navbar, select Tools, and then choose Quizzes.
Online Proctorting−+
Respondus Monitor is an added feature for Respondus LockDown Browser, which is a tool that restricts student access to other programs or views outside of the test they are taking. Both Respondus Monitor and Respondus LockDown Browser work within eLC and with ALEKS.
When enabled, Respondus Monitor requires students to use a webcam and microphone with LockDown Browser. After the exam is complete, the instructor can review details of the assessment, reports generated by Respondus, and recordings of students having taken the exam.
Note also the About Respondus, Introductory Video, Rapid Rollout Guides provided by Respondus, as these resources may also be helpful in navigating the tool.
Preparing a Quiz in eLC with Respondus Monitor
Begin by creating a quiz in eLC and enabling LockDown Browser for that quiz. Then follow these steps to enable Respondus Monitor:
- Open the Quiz Tool and select the LockDown Browser tab.
- Once the page loads, select the drop down menu next to the relevant quiz and select Settings.
- Select the option to Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.
- Select the option to Require Respondus Monitor (automated proctoring) for this exam. Your screen will expand to provide additional options (e.g., Startup Sequence, Facial Detection Options, and Advanced Settings).
- Review and select the settings you would like to have in place for this quiz. Note: These settings cannot be changed after students begin taking the quiz.
- Click Save + Close.