Respondus LockDown Browser: How to enable LockDown Browser for a quiz in D2L Brightspace

How To

Question:

 
  • Can I use Respondus LockDown Browser for my quizzes in D2L Brightspace?

Answer:

Yes. While Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) is not turned on automatically, it is available. It is intended for use in a setting with a live proctor. If remote proctoring is required, LDB should be used with Monitor (learn how to get started with Respondus Monitor).

Steps to enable LockDown Browser:

  1. Contact us through the Service Portal and request LDB be enabled for your new course.
  2. Go to Assessments > Quizzes. Note the new LockDown Browser tab in your Quizzes tool:

select the LockDown Browser tab

  1. After launching the LDB tab from Quizzes, set up your quizzes on the dashboard tab. Consult this Quick Start guide to set up an existing quiz quickly:

Instructor Quick Start Guide for LDB Set Up

  1. Apply any advanced settings (such as letting students use a built-in calculator or an iPad).
  2. Save any changes.
  3. Students on their own devices will take their quizzes the same way they always do. When they start a quiz, they will be able to install the LDB software if they have not before. For students taking quizzes in Metro State labs and classrooms, the software is already installed.
  4. Respondus also provides excellent guides to the tool right inside D2L. Next to the Dashboard tab find: Getting Started, Video Tutorials, Guides and Support, and Other Systems. They also offer frequent webinars.

lockdown browser has several tabs including the dashboard where you set up quizzes, and tutorial tabs

 

Notes:

  • Faculty should always provide time for students to take a practice test to discover and address technology issues. Faculty can add a no-stakes practice test to their course or can refer students to our Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor practice site in D2L to take a practice test whenever and as often as they want.
  • Respondus LockDown Browser works with Chromebooks but student success might vary. LDB does not work on phones or many tablets. Students have to use a computer, Chromebook, or an iPad (if using Monitor with LDB, faculty must enable iPad use under 'Advanced Settings').
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