LockDown Browser for Students
LockDown Browser is a proctoring tool, made by the company Respondus, that your instructor can add to a quiz in Canvas to lock down your computer environment and monitor your activities during the exam.
LockDown Browser can be used in a classroom setting, or when you're taking an exam remotely. It maintains your focus on a Canvas quiz by temporarily preventing you from opening other apps, browsers, etc, on your computer.
Your instructor may use an additional tool called Respondus Monitor to proctor the exam and create a recording of your webcam and screen for later review. Respondus Monitor is designed to be used when you're not in a classroom setting. If this tool is in use you'll see a "Recording" indication while you're taking the exam in Canvas with the LockDown Browser app.
LockDown Browser Instructions
- Your instructor will include specific instructions for you within the Canvas course on how to download and use LockDown Browser. If you can't find these instructions in the Canvas course please ask your instructor to tell you where they are posted.
- When a quiz requires LockDown Browser that information is included in the quiz title.
Download LockDown Browser
The instructions provided by your instructor include a link for downloading the LockDown Browser app.
Be sure to use that link because it's a Tufts-specific version of LockDown Browser.
Here's the link: https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=694543449
Tech Support
For tech support when using LockDown Browser see: