VSC students can download this tool by using the following link: VSC Lockdown Browser.
Students will need to download the Lockdown browser to their personal computers in order to access these tests. Students need to download the Respondus Lockdown Browser and login to Blackboard through it. Students: Using Respondus Lockdown Browser Respondus is a browser that allows students to take exams and quizzes online in a controlled environment. Additional assistance can be obtained by contacting the our Academic Support Team via. Faculty Resourcesįaculty can find resources on enabling and configuring Lockdown by following this link: Lockdown Resources for Faculty. The quizzes and tests are hosted within our Learning Management System, Canvas, so configuration and grading can be done all in one place. Additional Resources for Respondus: Respondus 4. Download the executable file and follow the installation instructions.
This software maintains academic integrity while allowing students to take exams without needing to travel to designated testing sites. Enter your Network username and password. Most Learning Management Systems require that you first open a standard browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) log in to the LMS, and then use the "Launch LockDown Browser" button on the quiz summary page.įor Canvas "Classic" quizzes and Blackboard Learn quizzes, go to Finder-Applications and double click on the "LockDown Browser" icon (a world globe with padlock) to start LockDown Browser.Respondus Lockdown Browser is a proctoring tool that allows students to securely complete online tests and quizzes right from their personal computers. Visit State State at TikTok California State University, Sacramento Sac State 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 USA Campus Main Phone: (916) 278-6011 N 56° 38.5607423 W 42° -121. Accept all the default prompts to install LockDown Browser.ħ. A recent update allows some exams to be taken with a Chromebook. (The "xxxxxxxxx" should be the actual Institution ID.)Ħ. Locate the "Install Respondus LockDown Browser xxxxxxxxx.pkg" to start the actual LockDown Browser installer. C&IT has a description page about Respondus at the link below. Remember that LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications you will be unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted. Canvas has a 'STUDENTS: Introduction to Canvas' training course that will allow a student to take a practice quiz with the Respondus prior to any tests or quizzes in their for credit classes. If the downloaded file did not automatically unzip, locate "InstallLDBPackage64c-2-0-x-xx.zip" (usually in the Downloads folder), and double click on the file to start the Archiver to unzip the file.ĥ. To download and install the Respondus LockDown Browser, simply follow these steps: First, you will need the link provided by your institution or university. Student computers in the UGL and Purdy/Kresge have Respondus Lockdown Browser. Depending on the browser setting, it may download as "InstallLDBPackage64c-2-0-x-xx.zip" where "-x-xx" is the current version number.Ĥ. Download the LockDown Browser installer package. Log in as a local administrator with full rights (In System Preferences-Users & Groups, the user account must have "Allow user to administer this computer" enabled.)ģ. We have a helpful video that shows how to install LockDown Browser on a Mac computer:ġ. Accept all the default prompts to install LockDown Browser.Ħ. Most Learning Management Systems require that you first open a standard browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) log in to the LMS, and then use the "Launch LockDown Browser" button on the quiz summary page.įor Canvas "Classic" quizzes and Blackboard Learn quizzes, go to your desktop and double click on the "LockDown Browser" icon (A blue diamond with a gold padlock) to start LockDown Browser. Students: Install Respondus LockDown Browser on your computer device (Windows, macOS, Chrome or iPad) to use Respondus LockDown Browser. Locate the installer package in your Downloads folder and run it.ĥ. Please follow the instructions below to install the LockDown browser before you attempt the test. It integrates with Canvas and works as a stand alone web browser that students use when taking quizzes in Canvas.
It will be in the form of "LockDownBrowser-2-0-x-xx.exe" where "-x-xx" is the current version number.Ĥ. It must be the 9-digit number provided to your institution.)ģ. (Do not use the web address with "xxxxxxxxx". Go to "" where "xxxxxxxxx" is your school's unique 9-digit Institution ID. ( (Windows-Control Panel-User Accounts-"user account"-"Change your account type"-"Administrator").Ģ. Log in as a local administrator with full rights. We have a helpful video that shows how to install LockDown Browser on a Windows computer:ġ.