Instructor Quick Start Guide LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor
Student information template to be used in an iLearn course or in a syllabus
AUS Online Exams Guide
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Student information template to be used in an iLearn course or in a syllabus
AUS Online Exams Guide
You will first need to create a new session on Blackboard Collaborate for the course exam.
Step 1: Access Blackboard Collaborate Ultra from the "Tools" menu in your course and Create Session.
Step 2: Name your session. Example "NGN110 Final Exam"
Step 3: Set the Start and End Date and Time.
Note: You may need to allow some time before or after the exam.Step 4: Under Session Settings disable the following options (refer to picture in Step 5): Anonymize chat messages Share audio Share video Draw on whiteboard Step 5: Under Session Settings enable the following options: Post chat messages Participants can only chat privately with moderators ...
Step 1: Visit https://ilearn.aus.edu/ . Once the page is loaded you will need to log in using your AUS credentials.
Step 2: Go to "Tools" list, Choose "LockDown Browser".
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Click on the arrow as shown below.
Step 3: Click on “Tools”.
Step 4: Click on “LockDown Browser (right click, and open link in a new tab)”.
Step 5: Click on “Install Now”.
What is Respondus?
Respondus LockDown Browser is a browser which increases the security of test/exam delivery in Blackboard (iLearn). When students use Respondus LockDown Browser to access an exam, you are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. Once an assessment has started, students are locked into the assessment until it is submitted for grading. Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor support the integrity and invigilation of a student taking an online exam. The following videos tutorials will explain and demonstrate how to use Blackboard (iLearn) and Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor to conduct your exams remotely.
How do i set up Lockdown Browser?
The following video shows the steps needed in order to set up Lockdown Browser so you can take an online exam.
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You MUST use the Lockdown Browser. Not Chrome, IE, or Firefox.
Password: Enter the password, then click on Begin Exam.
Don’t click SAVE on a question. Every time you move from one question to the next, the exam saves.
If you get an Access Denied message, like:
Then: Click on CANCEL. You can then resume your exam. If you click Login, you will have to sit and wait for a proctor to help you log off, and log back in.
If your system hangs for more than a minute, click the refresh button.
Quizzes & Exams
Tests and quizzes are used to assess your mastery over course content and objectives. Your instructor assigns point values to each question. Your answers are submitted for grading, and the results are recorded in the Grade Center. You can view your grades in My Grades when your instructor makes them available to you.
You can find tests in a content area, learning module, lesson plan, or folder.
Take a Test:
You should always expect that you will be in a computer lab when taking a test or quiz on iLearn. Some instructors might allow students to take some self assessments or quick revision quizzes on their own.
Your instructor lets you know when a test is available and where to find it in your course. Before you begin, make sure you have a strong internet connection. A wired connection may be more reliable than a wireless connection. If...
The My Grades page shows the status of gradable items, such as tests, assignments, journal and blog entries, and discussion posts. The My Grades page may include item names and descriptions, due dates, student and instructor dates of activity, posted grades, points possible, links to rubrics used for grading, and your instructor's comments and feedback.
Access My Grades
There are three way to access your grades in Blackboard:
In a Blackboard course, on the left side course menu, click My Grades. In a Blackboard course, on the left side course menu, click Tools and then My Grades In the upper right click your name to access the Global Navigation Menu. Click the My Grades icon.View Grade Details
If you access My Grades from the Global Navigation Menu, you see grades for all your courses. On the left side of...
If you want to create a new Panopto session, please refer to the following ITFAQ article:
How can I create a new Panopto sessionStep 1: Using Google Chrome, go to ilearn.aus.edu and log in with your AUS credentials.
Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu on the top-right corner.
Step 3: Click on ‘Browse’ from the menu options on the left.
Depending on where you selected to save your Panopto recordings, all recordings can be found within 'My Folders' tab (Course videos can also be seen here if created before).
*'All folders' will display any content which is public.
Need to edit a video using Panopto? See our ITFAQ guide:
How to Edit a Video using PanoptoIf you haven't already installed Panopto on your device, please refer to the following ITFAQ articles:
How do I download and install Panopto on Windows? How do I download and install Panopto on Mac?Step 1: Using Google Chrome as your browser, go to ilearn.aus.edu and log in with your AUS credentials.
Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu on the top-right corner.
Step 3: On the Videos section, click 'Create', and then select 'Record a New Session' from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Your browser will ask to open Panopto. Click on ‘Open Panopto'. If this is your first time, allow Chrome to access your Microphone and Camera when prompted.
Step 5: Once Panopto has been launched, please ensure that: ...
Issue description
Instructors who wish to monitor their students live during a LockDown Broswer exam adds a URL to a Bb Collaborate Session on the iLearn exam page. Students will click on the link and join the Bb Collaborate session on the LockDown Browser in a new tab.
This is now has been reported no longer working. Students will not be connected to the Bb Collaborate session and will get the error message "Chrome 78 isn't support"
Explanation
Bb Collaborate usually updates its browser version requirements more frequently. On Chrome the current version required at the time of this article is Chrome 79. LockDown Browser is a Chromium based browser that is currently at version 78 which is not supported by Bb Collaborate. That's the reason why Bb Collaborate doesn't currently work under Respondus...