Respondus

Best Practices for Faculty Using LockDown Browser

Respondus is third-party software that uses a webcam and lockdown browser to record the entire testing experience, better ensuring academic honesty. Faculty can review the recordings to ensure testing integrity. Respondus is used for online-based examinations and should only be used for higher-stakes testing. Don't forget to create a practice test for your student BEFORE your exam to be sure the student has everything set up correctly. Don't see something here that you need? Make a request for instructions to CETL@cccti.edu.

Getting started with LockDown Browser

Don't forget to create a practice test for your students BEFORE your exam to be sure the student has everything set up correctly.

The Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) is a restricted web browser used to aid in the assurance of the academic integrity of quizzes and exams administered using the Moodle quiz. When students access exams through LDB, they are prevented from performing specific actions such as launching other applications, switching to other windows, opening unapproved websites, and printing or copying test questions.

Best Practices for Faculty Using LockDown Browser

Include a statement in the course syllabus or instruction regarding the requirement to use Respondus LockDown Browser.
Include technical requirements appropriate for the features you plan to use. For example, if you plan to use Respondus Lockdown Browser with Monitor, include the need for a microphone and webcam.
Add a statement that Chromebook users must download the Chromebook extension and need the proper installation rights.