About the LockDown Browser
Download instrumentals @ Download Free Respondus Lockdown Browser. 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. Faculty can download and install Respondus 4.0, a Windows-based tool for creating and managing exams that can be published directly to Canvas or published. LockDown Browser is a custom web browser that locks down the testing environment within online courses. Students are unable to print, copy, or access other websites and applications. Prevents students from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during assessments.
The LockDown Browser + Canvas is SMU's secure exam management solution that enables faculty to administer online quizzes and exams in Canvas while restricting access on those devices to the Internet, applications, or other networked resources. During an exam period, the test taker's computer or iPad is restricted to accessing the Canvas quiz only. Once a test is submitted, all communications and programs on the device are unlocked and restored. Canvas quizzes are fully encrypted and can only be accessed using SMU Canvas along with the LockDown Browser client application.
Introduction to LockDown Browser for Canvas
Visit the LockDown Browser Overview Page to learn more about LockDown Browser, Canvas Quizzes and how they work together. Please contact the IT Help Desk to schedule a direct consultation with an SMU Academic Technology Services team member for more information as to whether or not Canvas Quizzes and LockDown Browser makes sense for your secure online quizzing and testing needs!
Integration with Canvas
LockDown Browser is utilized through an LTI (Learning Tool Interoperability) integration directly within Canvas, SMU's course management system.
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The integration with Canvas is minimal, LockDown Browser can be found in your Navigation (click on Settings and choose Navigation tab). Please contact the IT Help Desk for guidance on how best to use LockDown Browser with Canvas quizzes.