LockDown Browser

Description:

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. Quizzes created for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with standard browsers.
LockDown Browser works much like a standard browser, but some options have been removed or work differently. The list below highlights some of these differences.

LockDown Browser Includes:

1. Modified Toolbar – The condensed toolbar includes only Forward, Back, Refresh, and Stop functions.

2. Assessment Mode – Assessments are shown full-screen and cannot be minimized, resized, or exited until submitted for grading.

3. Disabled Controls – All printing, keystroke combinations, screen grab, function keys, and right-click menus have been disabled.

4. Links – Links to other web servers do not compromise the secure testing environment.

5. Blocked Features and Applications – The Start button (Windows), system tray or dock, and menu bars have been removed. Hundreds of screen capture, messaging, screen-sharing, and network monitoring applications are blocked.

Teacher Access:

Preparing a quiz

To set up a quiz in Canvas that requires students to use LockDown Browser, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the quiz has been deployed in the Canvas course.

2. From the Course Navigation in Canvas, select LockDown Browser.

3. A list of quizzes in the course will be displayed:

Quizzes labeled with “Required” require students to use LockDown Browser.
Quizzes labeled with “Not Required” do not require students to use LockDown Browser.

4. To change the settings, select Settings from the context menu to the left of the quiz title and choose the desired option.

5. Several Advanced Settings are available:

Recommended: Lock students into the browser until the exam is completed. This is lock students into the exam and does not allow the student to exit early and re-enter the exam without the teacher noticing or requesting permission. To exit the exam, the proctor or student can enter a password to exit an exam.
Allow students to take the exam with an iPad, using the free LockDown Browser app.
Allow students to access a list of specified web domains during the test.
Enable Calculator or Print functions in the LockDown Browser toolbar.
For additional information, select the [Explain] link that follows each setting.

6. Click Save and Close to apply the settings.

Note: Hapara shows all students as offline when Respondus LockDown Browser is active, eliminating the ability to monitor screens in real time.

Directions: Using the lockdown browser for in class essays in Canvas

Student Access:

Note: LockDown Browser for Chromebook is an extension that has been installed on all student Chromebook devices.

Log into Canvas with a regular browser, select the course, and navigate to the quiz.
When the LockDown Browser extension has been installed, the student will be directed to the quiz in LockDown Browser.
When the LockDown Browser extension, has not previously been installed, the student will be prompted to do so. Return to the quiz and open it to launch LockDown Browser.
Note: Once a quiz has been started with LockDown Browser, you cannot exit until the Submit Quiz button is clicked.
Check out the introduction to lockdown browser video for students below.

Troubleshooting Student Access

If a student is not able to access the LockDown Browser, check to ensure that the extension is installed on the student’s chromebook by:

Locating the Extensions icon in the top-right corner of the Chromebook.
Identifying the LockDown Browser extension from the list
If the LockDown Browser extension does not appear in the list, have the student restart the Chromebook to update Chrome settings and extensions.
Delete cookies and cache in chrome with students:
- Directions to fix lockdown browser student access issues in chrome

Resources:

Support:

Lock down browser technical support
District teachers will need to request support from: edtech@smuhsd.org
ADMIN Access

Licensing:

Licensed for all sites

Student Data Privacy Agreement:

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