Renaissance has discontinued their Lockdown Browser.  Instead they have created a Lockdown Browser extension for Chrome.

When a student is in a class that is required to use a secure browser, after they log in to Renaissanc and choose the correct assessment, the Renaissance LockDown Browser will open, and the student will take the assessment in that browser window. When the assessment is done, the student will see a message telling them that their LockDown browser session has ended.  Please, follow the directions below to activate the lockdown browser EACH TIME you intend to use the lockdown browser.

For a Teacher to Set Up the Lockdown Browser:

1. Go to "View Assessments" in DnA and find the assessment to administer.

2. Click on the Action Button of the test you intend to administer.  Click "Administer."

3. Choose the button, "Test in Portal," or "Test with Quick Code" depending on how you want to distribute your assessment.

4. On the next page, make any changes to settings.  To add the lockdown browser, scroll down to "Online Testing - Administration Settings."  Go to "Browser" section and choose "Locked Browser Only."

5. Create a Password that you will remember.

6. Remember to scroll to the bottom and click "Save."

For Student to Use the Lockdown Browser for "Test in Portal"

1.  Access Renaissance - Students will now see a Renaissance Testing button in Portal Plus.  Click it.

2. Click on "Take an Assessment" and Choose the Correct Assessment - Once the assessment is selected, the Renaissance platform with automatically launch the Lockdown Browser in a new window.  If not, there may be a button to launch it.

3. Complete the Assessment - The student will take the assessment within the secure Lockdown Browser environment, which prevents them from accessing other applications or websites.

4. Review/Submit and Exit - After completing the assessment, students will submit their answers by selecting "Finish" and the Lockdown Browser will automatically close.

5. If Unable to Exit Lockdown Browser - Student can enter the passcode you created in the top right of the screen at any time.

For Student to Use the Lockdown Browser for "Test with Quick Code"

1.  Access Renaissance - go to testing.illuminateed.com/auth/quick

2. Enter your Student Login and Access Code from teacher.

3. Check the details to make sure you're logging in to the correct assessment.

4. Select Confirm.

5. The LockDown Browser for Chromebook loading screen should appear.

6. The title screen will appear.  Select "Begin Test" to start.

7. Complete the Assessment - The student will take the assessment within the secure Lockdown Browser environment, which prevents them from accessing other applications or websites.

8. Review/Submit and Exit - After completing the assessment, students will submit their answers by selecting "Finish." 

9. A message will appear confirming that the test has been completted.  Select "Return to Renaissance DnA Online Testing."  Then, select "Continue."  The lockdown browser close.