Faculty have the option of applying the Respondus LockDown Browser to assessments given in Blackboard. When the LockDown Browser is applied, students will be unable to print, capture screen content, go to URL's or access other applications while taking assessments. Students will need to download and install the LockDown browser onto your device in order to access assessments that use the LockDown Browser. Once installed, you will use this application to login to Blackboard whenever you take an assessment that uses the LockDown Browser. You will only need to use this browser to login to Blackboard when taking an assessment that uses the LockDown Browser. Once it is installed, you do not have to install it again for a different assessment.
This Knowledge Article will show how to download and install the Respondus LockDown Browser.
Step 1
Find the Respondus LockDown Browser module on the Blackboard page once you login. Click on the click here link to start the download.
Step 2
If you have a Mac, click on Do you need the Mac Version? then click Install Now. If you have a Windows device, click Install Now. If having problems downloading to a Mac, use the Chrome browser to download.
Step 3
Select Save File.
Step 4
You will see Thank you for downloading LockDown Browser and the file name. Take note of the file name.
Step 5
Locate the file that was downloaded on your device. Double click the LockDownBrowser file to begin the installation.
Step 6
Select your language, click Next.
Step 7
Accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next.
Step 8
Select Finish
Step 9
You will see the LockDown Browser Icon on your desktop. Click on this icon to login to Blackboard whenever you are taking an assessment that uses the LockDown Browser.
Step 10
After clicking on the above icon, select Yes to allow this app to make changes to your device.
Click here for a short video on the Respondus LockDown Browser.
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