Respondus LockDown Browser

Respondus Lock Down Browser is a third-party custom browser. It can be required when students take an online test in Blackboard. The student can only open the test and not other files or web pages.

USC supports Respondus LockDown Browser, but does not support Respondus LockDown Monitor, which is another option that requires students to have a webcam. (There are a few departments testing the use of Monitor, but currently no system-wide support.)

See Also: Blackboard Tests and Surveys

General Links and Information

• • Download the browser at http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=943743695

  • Help Center for LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor : Information for Help Desk Staff http://www.respondus.com/products/monitor/helpcenter-staff.shtml

  • [video] Introduction to LockDown Browser for Blackboard Learn (3:16) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dCpcSQf0sA

  • Respondus LockDown Browser http://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/

  • LockDown Browser: Superhero Help [pretty silly] https://news.respondus.com/2016/08/02/lockdown-browser-superhero-help/

Students

• • Student Quick Start Guide http://www.respondus.com/downloads/RLDB-Quick-Start-Guide-Bb-Student.pdf

  • Taking an Exam Using Respondus Lockdown Browser [ValenciaLTAD (YouTube 7:15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaGFCml2ZiE

    • Installing the program 0:00-3:30

    • First time user (they have two ways) 3:33 - 6:20

  • Student Support FAQ [Respondus LockDown Browser] http://support.respondus.com/support/index.php?/default_import/Knowledgebase/List/Index/25/student-support-faq

• Handout (Student): "Student Instructions for Installing and Using Respondus Lockdown Browser" (doc)

  • • Handout by Mike Brown includes instructions for both Windows and Mac. The link in these instructions will take students directly to the USC Blackboard login page.

Instructors

In addition to the information for students:

• • Instructor Quick Start Guide (pdf) http://www.respondus.com/downloads/RLDB-QSG-Bb-Instructor.pdf

  • Instructor Resources: Introduction to LockDown Browser http://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/resources.shtml

  • [video] Preparing an Exam for use with LockDown Browser: Blackboard Learn (YouTube 1:58) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ts2izBlkbo

    • Note: At USC, you will find the link for choosing tests to require Respondus Lockdown Browser in Control Panel -> Course Tools

  • LockDown Browser Videos http://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/demos.shtml#

• Handout (Instructor): "Respondus LockDown Browser" (pdf)

  • • Handout by USC Teaching and Technology Services, used in the BEST Institute and other training sessions

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