Download Lockdown Browser For Canvas
The version of Lockdown Browser available in Rutgers Canvas and Sakai is different than the version from Rutgers Blackboard. If you need to use Lockdown Browser to take an exam or quiz in both Rutgers Blackboard and Canvas/Sakai, 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
Lockdown Browser Instructions and Download link Using LockDown Browser + Monitor for Online Quizzes and Exams. LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking quizzes in Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another website, or accessing other applications during an assessment. After the installation, click the LockDown Browser icon on your Desktop. It will also be installed on your Start Menu All Programs under the Respondus folder. Mac users can check the Desktop or the Finder under Applications. There will be a dropdown menu in LockDown Browser. Choose the Canvas. Download Free Respondus Lockdown Browser; Respondus Lockdown Browser Download For Canvas Web; UWF's online courses are made available through eLearning, which is hosted by Canvas, one of the leaders in the online learning field. ELearning is widely used by UWF instructors to hold fully online courses and to supplement traditional courses with online content.For eLearning support that is not. Canvas Faculty FAQs; McGraw Hill Campus; Badges; Feedback Box; Follett Discover; Follett RedShelf eReader; Educosoft. Download Respondus LockDown Browser. Respondus LockDown Browser, or simply LockDown Browser, is a custom web browser that enables you to discourage cheating while students are taking their online exams. Developed by Respondus, this strict program does exactly what its name implies and locks down your browser usage.
PC
- 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
How To Download Lockdown Browser For Canvas
- 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 (Blackboard).
- Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser. You may opt to rename the second version for Canvas.
About the LockDown Browser
The LockDown Browser + Canvas is SMU's secure exam management solution that enables faculty to administer online quizzes and exams in Canvas while restricting access on those devices to the Internet, applications, or other networked resources. During an exam period, the test taker's computer or iPad is restricted to accessing the Canvas quiz only. Once a test is submitted, all communications and programs on the device are unlocked and restored. Canvas quizzes are fully encrypted and can only be accessed using SMU Canvas along with the LockDown Browser client application.
Introduction to LockDown Browser for Canvas
Visit the LockDown Browser Overview Page to learn more about LockDown Browser, Canvas Quizzes and how they work together. Please contact the IT Help Desk to schedule a direct consultation with an SMU Academic Technology Services team member for more information as to whether or not Canvas Quizzes and LockDown Browser makes sense for your secure online quizzing and testing needs!
Integration with Canvas
LockDown Browser is utilized through an LTI (Learning Tool Interoperability) integration directly within Canvas, SMU's course management system.
Lockdown Browser Download For Students Canvas
The integration with Canvas is minimal, LockDown Browser can be found in your Navigation (click on Settings and choose Navigation tab). Please contact the IT Help Desk for guidance on how best to use LockDown Browser with Canvas quizzes.