The version of Lockdown Browser available in Rutgers Canvas is different than the version from other institutions; each download file is tied to an institution. If you need to use Lockdown Browser to take an exam or quiz in both Rutgers Canvas and another institution as part of a partnership program, then you will need to install two versions of the application on your computer. The directions below assume you have the Blackboard version already installed on your computer
PC
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including new enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use. Downloading and installing Respondus LockDown Browser. Go to your Canvas course site and click the quiz link. Click Take the Quiz. Click Download Respondus LockDown Browser. This takes you to the Respondus web site. Click Install Now. This will download a.zip archive containing either a.pkg (Mac) or.exe (Windows) file.
- Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser.
- Select the option for a second institution.
- Click Next.
- In your Windows menu, you will now see two versions of Lockdown Browser.
Macintosh
- Navigate to your Applications folder.
- Locate your existing copy of Lockdown Browser.
- Right-click to show the mouse menu.
- Click Rename.
- Rename the application to include version (School 1 Name).
- Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser. You may opt to rename the second version for Canvas.
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In order to take quizzes requiring Respoondus Lockdown Browser in Canvas, follow the directions below. The Canvas Respondus Lockdown Browser is not compatible with the previous Lockdown Browser version from D2L.
Installing Respondus Lockdown from Canvas
1. To download Respondus Lockdown Browser from Canvas, go to a quiz that requires Respondus Lockdown Browser. Click on the quiz and select Take Quiz.
2. Click on the link to Download Respondus Lockdown Browser.
3. This will open a new tab with an Install Now button. Click on that option.
4. Open the downloaded file and follow the directions in the setup wizard. This will create a Respondus Lockdown Browser shortcut on your desktop.
Uninstalling Respondus Lockdown Browser for Learn@UWStout (D2L)
If you have previously downloaded the Learn@UWStout (D2L) version of Respondus Lockdown Browser, you will need to uninstall it before installing the Canvas version. To delete the Learn@uwstout Respondus Lockdown Browser, please do the following:
1. Search in the Windows search bar for Lockdown Browser. Right-click on the Lockdown Browser and select uninstall.
2. You may need to enter your username and password for your computer to finish uninstalling the program.
Launching a quiz from Canvas Respondus Lockdown Browser
In order to launch a quiz the requires Respondus Lockdown Browser within Canvas, you will have to do the following:
Install Respondus Lockdown Browser Canvas
1. Click on the Respondus Lockdown Browser icon on your desktop to launch the Respondus app. Be sure to open the app for Canvas and not for Learn@UWStout (D2L).
2. Answer in the affirmative (yes) when asked 'Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?'
3. Respondus Lockdown may ask for permission to close other applications on your desktop. Make sure your work is saved and select Ok.
4. Respondus Lockdown will require you to authenticate the UW organization you are enrolled in. Please select UW Stout.
5. Next enter your UW Stout username and password and select sign in. This will take you back to the Canvas dashboard but you will be locked from all other desktop applications and programs.
6. Navigate to your course and then to your quiz and select Take the quiz to launch the quiz in Canvas. Once the quiz is launched, you will not be able to leave the quiz until it is submitted. If you attempt to leave the quiz, a warning will pop up stating 'Do NOT close the browser until the exam is complete. Your instructor will be notified if you exit the exam early'. Please select Return to Exam if you wish to return to the quiz and continue taking it or select Close the browser to terminate the quiz prematurely.
7. When you have finished taking the quiz, click Submit Quiz.
8. To exit Respondus Lockdown Browser, select the Red X in the upper right hand corner of the screen and select Yes when asked 'Are you sure you want to exit?'
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| Owner: | Lexi S. | Group: | UW Stout |
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| Created: | 2019-01-23 13:35 CDT | Updated: | 2020-09-15 16:05 CDT |
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