- Create a Canvas Quiz, then:
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Navigate to the LockDown Browser page by clicking "LockDown Browser" in the left course navigation menu:
The first time you access Respondus, you will be presented with a submenu containing several tutorials and resources. Once you have reviewed any necessary material, click the button to continue.
You can access the tutorial resources again through the tabs at the top of the LockDown Browser page if you ever want to.
- On the LockDown Browser page, you will find a list of all the quiz assignments created in the course already. Select the quiz you want to enable LockDown Browser for and click the downward arrow button to the left of the quiz name. This opens a dropdown where you should then click the "Settings" button:
- Next, click "Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam" and choose your preferred "Advanced Settings," then click "Save + Close" to save your settings.
- The quiz's name will be updated to indicate that it requires that students use the LockDown Browser. Students who do not open the browser before accessing the quiz will be denied access to the assessment. If the password setting is enabled, students will see a message asking for a password.
- For Classic Engine Canvas quizzes, Students must open the LockDown Browser before accessing the quiz. For New Engine Canvas quizzes, Students just need LockDown Browser installed, and the browser will automatically open when they click the quiz.
If you would like to test whether the Respondus Settings are correct:
- Log in to your Canvas course & click "Student View" at the top right corner of your Home Page:
- Next, navigate to the quiz and attempt to start it. You will be unable to begin if Respondus is set correctly.
- Start the LockDown Browser and attempt to access the quiz again. This time you should be able to begin.
* Note: If the advanced setting to lock the student in the browser during the assessment is enabled, you must complete the assessment before the browser allows you to exit.
Additional Tips and Suggestions
- Advise students that they must use Respondus LockDown Browser before accessing the exam.
- Create a “practice exam” that requires Respondus. This way, students will have already downloaded the browser before accessing the assessment and students are aware ahead of time if there a problems using the software.
- Preview assessments using the LockDown browser.