Articles describing how to set up Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor in Blackboard course assessments.
Are you interested in using Respondus with your Blackboard course, but are unsure which tool you need to use? Respondus actually has several products, Respondus 4.0, Lockdown Browser and Monitor that are all available for use at GVSU.
Respondus LockDown Browser includes a basic spreadsheet tool that enables .xls or .xlsx spreadsheets to be viewed and manipulated during an exam session.
Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) is a custom web browser that locks students into their online testing environment for the duration of an exam. Respondus Monitor builds upon LockDown Browser to provide fully automated proctoring. Both tools provide an added layer of security so that students are deterred from cheating. Instructors can activate these tools when setting up their assessment in Blackboard.
When deciding whether to use remote proctoring for an assessment, it's important to consider several pedagogical factors to ensure that the assessment method aligns with your educational goals and values. Remote proctoring can be a valuable tool in certain situations, but it may not be suitable for all assessments. Remote proctoring does add another layer of complexity for both you and the student that needs to be addressed through the use of best practices for delivering proctored assessments.
This article will walk you through how to enable Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor with an assessment in a Blackboard Ultra course. =
How to enable the standard or scientific calculator in the toolbar.
When LockDown Browser is used with “Instructor Live Proctoring,” the instructor watches students remotely during an online test. Consider these “best practices” prior to implementing “Live Proctoring” in your course.
When an instructor uses an access code on a test in Blackboard Ultra, every student must enter that same code to begin the test. This can unintentionally create barriers for accessibility students that require extended time or alternate testing windows. As an alternative, consider removing the access code for students with accommodations to avoid complications and ensure equitable access.
Respondus Monitor can alert instructors when a device is detected in a student’s hand during an online exam. But in situations where an instructor wants to exclude this flag from proctoring results (such as math exams where calculators are permitted), it is easily adjusted after the assessment.
By carefully designing assessments with accessibility in mind, instructors not only uphold academic integrity but also foster an inclusive learning environment where every student has a chance to succeed. This proactive approach minimizes barriers, reduces stress for students who rely on assistive tools, and ultimately leads to a more equitable and supportive educational experience.
This article will walk you through viewing the Class Results and Exam Stats for assessments that have Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor enabled.
Respondus Monitor can be seamlessly used with ALEKS and ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) solutions by McGraw Hill for adding a proctoring requirement to their online tests.
LockDown Browser for Pearson MyLaB
The flagging system in Respondus Monitor's proctoring results now supports three sensitivity levels: Strict, Standard, and Relaxed. Instructors can select the Sensitivity level that best aligns with their exam requirements. Changing the level affects flagged events and the Review Priority value.
A test error occurs when the exam's Blackboard test options have been modified.
If a "Stop Sign" unexpected error appears when opening the LockDown Browser Dashboard, it’s likely due to an unsupported symbol in one or more of your assignment or test titles.
The instructor would prefer to watch their students remotely during a Lockdown Browser test using an online video conferencing system.
Enabling show your work function for students