Proctoring

Respondus Monitor, a webcam feature for LockDown Browser that records students during online quizzes that are expected to be proctored. Respondus Monitor creates a virtual proctoring environment for students to take quizzes and exams from home.  When this feature is enabled for a quiz, students are required to use a webcam and microphone with LockDown Browser. After the quiz is complete, an instructor can review details of the assessment, even the recorded video. 

Note: Your student will need a webcam. Please check with your Division Chair, how students will be obtaining a webcam, if you are using the Monitor. Using Monitor is optional.

• To use the Monitor you need to use the Lockdown Browser settings.
• If you plan to use Monitor in your course, we suggest that it is listed in the course syllabus prior to the first day of class.
• Once a student starts the exams their webcam will begin to record the student.
• Any suspicious behavior is automatically flagged.
• Respondus will record student movements and will automatically flag the exam if a student leaves the view, if their eyes wander, or if another person comes into the screen.
• A good practice will be to ask the students to display their ID Card on the webcam, their face, and also an environment scan at the beginning before the test begins.
• Upon completion of the exam, the full recording will be available to the instructor in Canvas after processing is completed. This may take a few hours. This allows the instructor to review and determine the integrity of the test takers.

• Respondus Monitor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2L8Q2NpO4&feature=youtu.be
• Lockdown Browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDGE2AjhZ5I 
• How to prepare an Exam in Canvas: https://youtu.be/DDMY1JhOOD0
• Understanding Class Results (what does Respondus Monitor flag, how to review results): https://web.respondus.com/monitor-review/ 

 

• Quick start and Syllabus information to add to your course: https://web.respondus.com/he/lockdownbrowser/resources/ 
• View the Instructor Quick Start Guide (PDF-Canvas Edition)
• Instructor Quick Start Guide(PDF-Canvas “New Quiz” Edition) 
• Share the Student QuickStart Guide (PDF) with your students.
• Attend a Free Training Webinar: Training webinars are available each month, generally lasting 30-40 minutes.
• 10 Reasons to use Lockdown Browser: https://web.respondus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LDB_10_Reasons.pdf
• Watch how Instructor Live Proctoring Works: https://web.respondus.com/instructor-proctoring/ 

• Windows: 10, 8, 7

• Mac: MacOS 10.12 or higher

• Ios: 11.0+ (iPad only) 
  • Instructor has to enable this device in Respondus Lockdown Browser settings
• Chromebooks
  • No longer in Beta phase and is now available as a final release! It is no longer necessary for instructors to enable the Chromebook option per exam.

 

Alternate options for students that don’t have a compatible device:

• Use another device
• Check out a CSS laptop (Limited Supply)
• Trio students can check out a laptop with Trio (limited supply)
• Check out a Windows 10 laptop from the Helpdesk (limited supply) 
• Make an appointment at an approved testing center

When LockDown Browser is used with “Instructor Live Proctoring,” the instructor watches students remotely during an online test. This feature requires the use of a video conference system such as Zoom or MS Teams and is intended for small classes where the instructor can view all students on the screen at once. 

• Watch this video to see how Instructor Live Proctoring works: https://web.respondus.com/instructor-proctoring/ 
• Instructor Live Proctoring Quick Guide: https://web.respondus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ILP-Instructor_HE.pdf

 

• Create a Practice Exam to ensure your first exam using LockDown Browser runs smoothly!
• Have students take an ungraded practice quiz that requires the use of LockDown Browser, before the graded exam occurs.
• Leave the quiz available for the duration of the course, with unlimited attempts, so students can access it again if they use a different computer.
• Create an announcement in Canvas to provide students with links to Student Resources.

Use this student guide for your own knowledge as well as student support.  

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