Overview
Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that can lock down test/exam environment within Blackboard . If a Blackboard Test requires LockDown Browser be used, students cannot take the test/exam with a standard web browser. For more information, please visit: https://web.respondus.com/he/lockdownbrowser/
Preparation and Setup (by Instructor and/or TA/Support Staff)
- Create and deploy a Test in the Blackboard course.
- From the Control Panel, locate Course Tools and select Respondus LockDown Browser.
- A list of deployed Tests will be displayed. Select Settings from the context menu of the Test.
- Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam. Optionally, you may create a test/exam password.
- To require all students use a webcam during the exam, select Require Respondus Monitor (automated proctoring) for this exam. You can also enable Record the screen while the student is taking the exam.
- Reminder: To preserve the settings used by LockDown Browser, do NOT modify these settings in Test Options:
- Name
- Open Test in a New Window
- Require a password
- Password.
If these settings have been modified the test/exam status will appear as an "Error."
Result checking
To access information and review the recorded videos of the Tests that require Respondus Monitor:
- From the Control Panel, locate Course Tools and select Respondus LockDown Browser.
- A list of deployed Tests will be displayed. Select Class Results from the context menu of the Test.
Best practices
- Watch the recorded webinar
- Watch the short demo video
- Read the Instructor Quick Start Guide
- Make an announcement (or add the information to the course syllabus): sample word document
- Set up a practice test/exam for the students
- Set up the real test/exam for the students
- Require students to
- Read the Lockdown Browser Info Page for CUHK Students and follow the instructions to
- Install a webcam
- Install Lockdown Browser
- Take a practice test/exam which requires the use of the Lockdown Browser and a webcam
More information
Contact us
- ITSC Service Desk (https://servicedesk.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk)
- elearning@cuhk.edu.hk