Respondus

Respondus 4.0, LockDown Browser, and Monitor

A beta release of LockDown Browser for Chromebook is now available. 
Find out more about LockDown Browser for Chromebook including setup information for instructors and installation for students.

For the past decade, respondus has been reshaping how students are assessed. EIU subscribes to three Respondus products:

Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB)

is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within D2L. Students are unable to copy, print, access other applications, or visit other websites during an online exam using LockDown Browser.

• 10 Reasons to Use LockDown Browser

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCKDOWN BROWSER
as of 3/26/2020
Source:  https://web.respondus.com/he/lockdownbrowser/resources/

• Operating System:
  • Windows: 10, 8, 7
  • Mac: MacOS 10.15 to 10.12, OS X 10.11, OSX 10.10
  • iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only). Must be enabled by instructor. Details.
  • Linux and Android devices are not supported.
  • Not available for use on Chromebook.  Details.
• Memory
  • Windows: 75 MB permanent space on the hard drive
  • Mac: 120 MB permanent space on the hard drive
• Browser Requirements
  • LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Both the Windows edition and the Mac edition of the browser are based on Chromium, Google's open source framework. Students do NOT need Google's Chrome browser installed; nor will this version affect a Chrome browser that's already installed.

QUICK GUIDES:

• Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor Quick Start Guide for INSTRUCTORS using D2L
• Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor Quick Start Guide for STUDENTS using D2L

Respondus Monitor

is a companion application for LockDown Browser that uses webcam and video technology to prevent cheating during online exams.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR MONITOR

• Same as for LockDown Browser.
• Webcam and microhone are also needed.

QUICK GUIDES, WEBINARS, AND VIDEOS:

• Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor Quick Start Guide for INSTRUCTORS using D2L
• Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor Quick Start Guide for STUDENTS using D2L
• Respondus Monitor: Training Webinars and Getting Started Videos
• Respondus Monitor: Automated Video Analysis

Respondus 4.0

bridges the gap between print and online exams. Faculty can create exams in Word format and use Respondus to publish the exam to D2L. Respondus is available to all EIU faculty by connecting to a virtual desktop using VMware Horizon View.

Respondus 4.0 Quick Start Guide for Instructors

Technical Support

Contact: EIU User Services
Phone: 217-581-4357
Email: support@eiu.edu
Submit a help request online: https://techsupport.eiu.edu/