Login (through Canvas) BBB's Help page; Campus Support; Online Proctoring. Respondus Lockdown Browser - LockDown Browser 'locks down' the browser on a computer or tablet. Students are unable to copy, print, access other applications, or visit other websites during an online exam. Login - online available in Canvas; Respondus Download For Students. Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor. Lockdown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Canvas. Monitor is an additional feature that may be used in conjunction with Lockdown Browser. Monitor requires students use a webcam to record their testing session. Instructors may review Monitor videos following student exams. LockDown Browser integrates seamlessly with Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle, Sakai and Schoology. Over 1,500 institutions use LockDown Browser with their LMS, making it one of the leading third-party tools for learning systems. Respondus Lockdown Browser. LockDown Browser is a custom browser that provides a secure testing environment within Canvas. LockDown Browser prevents access to printing, copying, web browsing, or accessing other applications. Respondus Monitor is an addition to LockDown Browser some instructors may use. It does not require any additional.
Technical Support
If you need help installing or using the LockDown Browser, please call the Help Desk during the support hours. If tech issues persist, other options for proctored online tests may be available, at the discretion of the faculty member teaching your course. Please consult your instructor if you’re unable to use LockDown Browser.
What is Online Proctoring?
Online proctoring is software that monitors students taking an online exam through a webcam. The purpose of this software is to verify the students’ identities and help improve academic integrity in the online classroom. Many universities require students to complete high-stakes final exams at a physical testing center. Online proctoring is a convenient alternative, since exams can be completed in the comfort of each student’s home.
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This short video provides a basic understanding of LockDown Browser and the webcam feature.
Respondus LockDown Browser can be installed on the following operating systems:
- Windows: 10* and 8
- *Windows 10S is not a compatible operating system
- Mac: macOS 10.12 to 11.1
Here are the three steps that students must follow to use Respondus:
- Review the tutorial videos below.
- Click the following link to download and install LockDown Browser.
- To take the Respondus exam, start LockDown Browser, login to Canvas, and then navigate to the exam. You will not be able to access the exam with a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
Webcam and Testing Information
Students taking select online courses will be required to take an exam in a proctored environment using Respondus Monitor. There will be no cost for the exam, however students will be required to use the following:
- A webcam - The webcam can be built into your computer or can be the type that plugs in with a USB cable. Many computers have a built-in webcam; however, students can also purchase a low cost webcam directly through the Wilmington University Campus Store using financial aid funds. Webcams can be purchased from many online stores, such as Amazon, for as little as $14.99.
- A form of photo ID - The photo ID can be your WilmU ID, a driver's license, or any form of legal photo ID.
- This course requires the use of LockDown Browser. It can be installed on the following operating systems:
- Windows: 10* and 8.
- *Windows 10S is not a compatible operating system
- Mac: macOS 10.12 to 11.1
- Windows: 10* and 8.
- You won't be able to access the exam with a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. For additional details on using LockDown Browser, review this Student Quick Start Guide (PDF).
Tutorials for Students
To take an online test, start LockDown Browser and navigate to the exam. After you have completed the exam, the exam session recording is reviewed by your instructor. Prohibited behavior will automatically be 'red flagged' and the instructor will make the determination if the academic integrity policy has been violated.
How to Download and Install Respondus LockDown Browser - Windows and Mac (PDF)
How much bandwidth is required for Respondus Monitor to run?
A high-speed broadband Internet connection is necessary to take a Canvas exam in the Respondus Monitor system. The most common reason a test would fail is a connectivity issue or a slow Internet connection.
Canvastests are ideally taken on a computer that is hardwired to a modem or router. If you cannot use an Ethernet cable to connect directly, there are a few other things will help boost your Wi-Fi speed:
- Move your computer, so it is as close to the Wi-Fi router as possible.
- Be sure the router is not blocked behind a wall or really far away from your computer.
- Other electronic devices that use Wi-Fi will also take up your network speed. You may want to turn them off or disable their Wi-Fi. For example, iPads, tablets, and other streaming TV services like Netflix and online gaming will use the same bandwidth as your computer. Try turning off these devices until after you complete your exam to boost the strength of your Wi-Fi signal.
Here are a few other tips to troubleshoot your issue:
- Reboot your computer just before starting the test.
- Make sure your webcam and microphone work and are fully connected before you open Respondus LockDown Browser. You can try testing them in another application to verify they are working.
- The Respondus Lockdown Browser has a built-in Help Center that can help troubleshoot issues.
- If you need further assistance, contact the Help Desk. It is recommended to call or use live chat during support hours.
Academic Integrity
Additional information about cheating and test tampering may be found in the Wilmington University Code of Conduct.
The College uses Canvas to facilitate learning in an online format. All Internet, Hybrid, and Web-Enhanced classes are offered through this learning management system. You will log in to Canvas to access your classes each semester.
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- Log in using your Coastal Alabama e-mail address and e-mail password.
- If you have any questions or problems accessing your Canvas Account, please contact the Help Desk at 251-580-4900 or helpdesk@coastalalabama.edu.
Course instructors will provide directions on getting started in Internet courses, including helpful information on dashboard navigation.
Most Internet classes require assignments to be completed with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) unless specific software requirements are noted for each course.
Online Tests through Respondus LockDown Browser
Some tests may require the use of Respondus LockDown Browser. Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser for taking tests in Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during a test. If a Canvas test requires that Respondus LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the test with a standard web browser. Respondus LockDown Browser can only be used for taking Canvas tests.
Students must download LockDown Browser onto any computer where you will be taking an exam. Please follow the link provided below to download LockDown Browser. If you used LockDown Browser for testing at Alabama Southern, Faulkner State, or Jefferson Davis, you will need to delete the installation and download the new browser version for Coastal Alabama Community College.
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