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Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) is a secure browser for taking quizzes in Canvas. It allows students to take a quiz in a locked down environment. When students use LockDown Browser, they are unable to print, copy, go to another website/URL, or access other software programs. The LockDown Browser should only be used for completing quiz assignments in Canvas. Respondus Monitor requires the Respondus Lockdown Browser and is an add-on which uses the student's webcam to utilize video to further prevent cheating during online quizzes.

Summary:

Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) is a secure browser for taking quizzes in Canvas. It allows students to take a quiz in a locked down environment. When students use LockDown Browser, they are unable to print, copy, go to another website/URL, or access other software programs. The LockDown Browser should only be used for completing quiz assignments in Canvas.

Respondus Monitor requires the Respondus Lockdown Browser and is an add-on which uses the student's webcam to utilize video to further prevent cheating during online quizzes.

Note: Respondus is not supported on all devices. Please have students confirm they have access to a supported device. See Respondus for more information: https://support.respondus.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/89/25/what-are-the-computer-requirements-for-installations-of-respondus-lockdown-browser

Costs:

There are institution costs associated with using this tool. Currently it is licensed as follows:

Respondus Lockdown Browser: UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, UW-Whitewater

Respondus Monitor: UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, UW-Whitewater

New Users:

Interested faculty and staff should contact their institutional admin if they are interested in using this tool.

Directions:

Respondus Lockdown Browser Higher Ed Resources

Accessibility:

Respondus is not WCAG 2.0 AA complaint. Students requiring accommodations should contact the accessibility center on their local campus and work with Respondus support to resolve any issues.

Respondus is committed to promoting and improving accessibility as specified under Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. and Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 29 U.S.C. 701 et seq. During the Term, in the event that Licensee notifies Respondus of a specific accessibility issue regarding a Respondus product under the Agreement, Respondus will make reasonable efforts to collaborate and cooperate with Client to try to address and resolve such issue(s), as promptly as reasonably possible.

If an issue cannot be resolved by the local campus and Respondus support a ticket should be opened with the UW Shared Services Helpdesk for further investigation and resolution.