Share this brief tutorial video with students well ahead of the scheduled exam date.Clearly instruct students to launch the LockDown Browser and not their normal web browser before starting the exam.Communicate to students the need to reboot their computers after installing the LockDown Browser and before starting the exam.Be prepared to make exceptions for students who encounter technical difficulties.Instructors intending to use LockDown browser should plan to: Using the LockDown browser may not be completely compatible with the keyboard-only functionality required by users with accessibility needs.Faculty at Illinois State involved in testing had to allow these students to take the exam without the LockDown Browser. Some students encountered errors when using the LockDown browser which prevented them from starting or continuing with an exam.LockDown browser does not work on Chromebooks or mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets.In testing during the COVID-19 pandemic and transition to online learning, several limitations were discovered: Instructors are strongly advised to use caution when requiring students to use this product. An alternative forms of assessment might be a better option for you and your students. Online testing requires careful consideration of your overall assessment strategy.
It does not prevent students from consulting printed or written material, accessing online content from another device, taking pictures of their screen with a phone, or collaborating with others. It is important to note that while Respondus Lockdown Browser provides increased online testing security, it is not foolproof. The Respondus Lockdown Browser is a tool that can help to restrict what activities a student can perform during an assessment using the Tests & Quizzes tool in ReggieNet. Video: Tutorial for Students Respondus LockDown Browser
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