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This guide will walk faculty through setting up the Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor to allow on campus students to take the test with the Lockdown Browser but without the Monitor, while requiring remote students to take the same test with the Monitor engaged.
This guide assumes knowledge of deploying iLearn tests and working knowledge of how to use the Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Quick LinksEngaging the Lockdown Browser and Monitor The Student's View Knowing Which Students Took the Test on Campus Vs Remote Test Recommended Exam Options
Engaging the Lockdown Browser and Monitor [back to top]
Once the test has been created and deployed, with all the test options set up, and you are ready to engage the Respondus Lockdown...
Students taking exams in LockDown Browser may encounter issues installing or executing the application. If the deadline for an exam is near and you are experience issues, we suggest using another computer with LockDown Browser.
The minimum system requirements for using LockDown browser is available through this link
Below are some of the most commonly reported issues, causes and resolutions.
Issue 01 - LockDown Browser is not openingCause: LockDown Browser installation may be corrupt or running in an inconsistent state
Resolution #1:
It’s possible some programs may be interfering with LockDown Browser. Try closing all programs on your computer (other than those used to connect to the internet) prior to launching LockDown Browser. This includes programs which are executed during start-up and deemed non-essential. Don’t disable wireless/network connection.
Resolution #2:
Open Google Chrome and clear the cache. Step-by-step instructions for clearing browser cache can found through...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".
OR
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”.
Three types of columns
In the Grade Center, three types of columns appear: user, calculated, and grade. Each column has a menu with options. The options that appear vary based on the type of column.
When you create or edit columns, you can select settings to display the data you want in the Grade Center. You also can hide and show columns, associate columns with categories and grading periods, and rearrange columns.
About user columns
In a new course, six default user columns appear in the Grade Center grid:
You can't delete or edit default user columns. You can hide all but the first user column in the grid. If you need to hide the first column, you...
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.
...Step 1
Turn on the Attendance Module in your course site.
If you are unfamiliar with the Attendance module, you can get a full description of Blackboard’s Attendance module’s functionality here.
Step Two
Edit or create the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra sessions that will record attendance to the Attendance module in your course site.
Additional Notes
Attendance cannot be connected retroactively. If a session has already begun or is in the past, attendance data can no longer be automatically updated for this session into your Blackboard course site. Future sessions (and future recurring sessions) can be edited to enable attendance tracking.
You can also see who attended, and their time and connection issues,...
Step 1: Using Google Chrome as your browser, go to ilearn.aus.edu and login with your AUS credentials
Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu.
Step 3: On the landing page, click on 'Download Panopto' link under your name on the top-right corner (as indicated in red below).
*If you do not see the 'Download Panopto' link, please request the IT Service Desk to provide you with a Panopto account.
Step 4: Click on 'Download Panopto' on the pop-up.
Step 5: Click on 'panoptorecorder.exe' in the Downloads bar at the bottom of your browser (or through Downloads in Chrome) to start the installation process.
If you are using an AUS device, you will be asked to authorize the installation with an admin password.
*At this point, please contact...
If 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: ...