Respondus Lockdown Browser

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a web browser you can require students use for Canvas quizzes. This web browser prevents students from accessing the rest of their computer until they have submitted the quiz.

Respondus Lockdown Browser

Availability Add Respondus Lockdown Browser to your Canvas course through Settings > Navigation. Students download the browser through a link in a Canvas quiz with the Lockdown Browser required.
Canvas Integration Works in coordination with Canvas.
Privacy Respondus Lockdown Browser is FIPPA compliant and data is stored in Canada.

About Respondus Lockdown Browser

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a web browser you can require students use for Canvas quizzes. This web browser prevents students from copying, printing, accessing other applications, or visiting other websites during an online exam.

Instructors can activate Respondus Lockdown Browser in the Navigation tab of the Settings section of their Canvas course. Quizzes created for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with standard browsers.

Along with best practices for online quizzes generally, there are a number of steps and precautions to take to ensure online quizzes go smoothly using this tool. We also recommend running a low-stakes practice quiz using the Lockdown Browser to ensure all students are able to use it.

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