Module 3 exam proctoring: Respondus LockDown browser + Monitor

What is online proctoring?

If you wish to deliver an exam asynchronously and still control the student's environment in which they take the exam, Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor can make an exam more secure and make you more confident that your exam is assessing your students in the way you intend. Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor reduces instances of cheating and academic dishonesty. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a 100% secure exam, be it face-to-face or an online environment.

How LockDown Browser works:

Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh, and Stop
Prevents access to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops
Printing and screen capture functions are disabled
Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts, and task switching are disabled
An assessment cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading
Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers
Lockdown Browser can be used for face-to-face or online environments.

How Respondus Monitor works with LockDown Browser:

Respondus Monitor is fully automated. Students use a webcam to record an environment check prior to an assessment and then record themselves during an online assessment. Afterward, flagged events and proctoring results are available to you for review.
Lockdown Browser + Respondus Monitor is designed for online environments.

Preparing an Exam for use with LockDown Browser + Monitor Video

Online Proctoring at HSC

If you would like to LockDown Browser added to your course, please email the Division of Academic Innovation at canvas@unthsc.edu.

Additional Resources

Instructor Quick Start Guide: Classic Quizzes
Instructor Quick Start Guide: New Quizzes
Student Quick Start Guide: Classic Quizzes
Student Quick Start Guide: New Quizzes