1. Lockdown Browser Instructions and Download link Using LockDown Browser + Monitor for Online Quizzes and Exams. LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking quizzes in Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another website, or accessing other applications during an assessment.
  2. The LockDown Browser will not let you do screen capture. A test that is programmed to run with Respondus LockDown will not run in another browser. The Respondus package is compatible with learning management systems. Blackboard Learn and Canvas are popular e-learning programs that work with the LockDown Browser.
  3. Then download and install LockDown Browser. Setup To ensure LockDown Browser and the webcam are set up properly, do the following: Start LockDown Browser, log into uab.instructure.com, and select this course. Locate and select the Help Center button on the LockDown Browser toolbar. Run the Webcam Check and, if necessary, resolve any issues.
  4. To start LockDown Browser, locate the “LockDown Browser” icon on the desktop and double-click it. (Mac users can find it in their Applications folder.) Alternatively, Windows users can go to “Start', locate 'All Programs,” select “Respondus,” and click “Respondus LockDown Browser.”. Some learning systems require that students.

About the LockDown Browser

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Americas next top model. 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.

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.

Introduction to LockDown Browser for Canvas

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10.8.5 upgrade to 10.9. 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!

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Integration with Canvas

How Do I Download Lockdown Browser For Canvas

LockDown Browser is utilized through an LTI (Learning Tool Interoperability) integration directly within Canvas, SMU's course management system.

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.