By setting up Respondus Lockdown Browser from Blackboard Ultra, students must complete their assessment in a locked browser, preventing them from accessing resources on their computer.
Students must use a computer that satisfies minimum requirements described here.
1. From the left menu of the course, select Books & Tools, then select “Respondus LockDown Browser Dashboard”.
2. Select the assessment you want to use the lockdown browser. By clicking the advanced settings, you are able to further configure settings. Once you are done configuring, save the setting.
Screen shots of these steps are available from here.
More information can be found by clicking “explain” beside the advanced settings. Please read carefully as some settings have limitations or specific procedures you may have to follow.
Various video tutorials are available from “Video Tutorials”, and guides are available from “Guides & Support” tab.
Note: It is recommended that the instructor creates a formative assessment with one question, which is proctored by Respondus Lockdown Browser, and asks students to complete it before the actual test. By doing so, students will become familiar with the process, and the Lockdown Browser will already be installed on their device prior to the test.
Using ChromeBook for Respondus Lockdown Browser
When students take a test proctored by the Respondus Lockdown Browser, they need to install it on their own devices by following the provided instructions. For Chromebooks, extra steps must be taken.
To use the Respondus Lockdown Browser on a Chromebook for the first time for a test in a Humber course, follow these steps.
Step 1: Clear Your Browsing Cache
Click … from the top-right corner, and it shows you a menu. Select “Clear browsing data …”.
Make sure that “Time range” is set to “All time”, and check all three checkboxes, then click “Clear data” button.
Step 2: Enable Pop-up Window
Please ensure that the pop-up window is allowed on your browser setting. Click … from the top-right corner, then select “Settings” from the menu.
Then, select “Privacy and security” from the left, and select “Site settings”.
Then, scroll down and select “Pop-ups and redirects”.
Select the radio button for “Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects”.
Step 3: Uninstall Other Institution’s Respondus Extension
If the Respondus Extension used in another institution is installed, please remove it first. If the extension was previously installed for the use at Humber, you can skip this step and move to Step 4.
To remove the extension, go to the extension icon on the top-right corner, then select “Manage extensions”.
Then, click “Remove”.
Step 4: Install Humber’s Respondus Extension
Go to the test you are required to use the Respondus Lockdown Browser. Click “Download Respondus LockdownBrowser” from the link provided in the test.
You will be directed to Respondus Lockdown Browser Extension page. Click “Add to Chrome” button on the top-right corner.
You will see the confirmation window that the extension is successfully added.
Step 5: Close the Browser
Don’t just close the browser tab; close the entire browser. If you attempt to proceed with the test, it won’t work. It will persistently prompt you to install the extension.
After these steps are taken, open a browser. Make sure only one tab is open. Go to Humber Blackboard Ultra, and select your course. Start the test that requires Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Here are more resources:
Anthology website: Respondus
Anthology website (for students): Submit Assignments