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Adding LockDown Browser to The Course NavigationSelecting the Quizzes to use LockDown Browser
Adding LockDown Browser to The Course Navigation
Go to the Canvas course where you would like to enable LockDown Browser and click on the "Settings" link located on the Course Navigation Menu.
Next, select the "Navigation" tab.
(1) Find the LockDown Browser option.
(2) Click on the "kabob" (the three vertical dots icon to the right).
(3) Select "Enable," which will move Respondus LockDown Browser to the upper listing, or drag LockDown Browser to where you want it to appear in the Course Navigation.
Click on the "Save" button.
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Selecting the Quizzes to use LockDown Browser
Select LockDown Browser from the Course Navigation in Canvas.
Please note that you may be prompted to authorize Respondus LockDown Browser to access your account. If you are prompted, please select the green "Authorize" button.
A list of all the quizzes in the course will be displayed.
Please Note:
Quizzes labeled with "Required" will require students to use LockDown Browser.
Quizzes labeled "Not Required" do not require students to use LockDown Browser or have not been set up with LockDown Browser.
(1) Find the quiz in the listing that you would like set up with LockDown Browser and click the icon to the left of the quiz name.
(2) Select the "Settings" link from the drop-down menu.
Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.
Please Note: If you wish to allow your students to view results, Uncheck "Require LockDown Browser to view post-exam feedback and results" under Advanced Settings.
Canvas will not allow students to view their results "Immediately after completing the quiz" with this setting selected.
Other settings are available under Advanced Settings, and you can select them at your discretion. Please, hover over the word Explain next to each setting to get a full description.
- Lock students into the browser until the exam is completed. This is sometimes used in testing centers where a proctor can enter a password to exit an exam early.
- Allow students to take the exam with an iPad using the free LockDown Browser app.
- Allow students to access a list of specified web domains during the quiz.
Next, select the "Save + Close" button.
The LockDown Browser column will now show Required for the quiz in green, and the quiz title will display Requires Respondus LockDown Browser.
Visit the "Getting Started" tab for instructions for your practice quiz.
Visit the "Video Tutorials" tab to view LockDown Browser videos.
Visit the "Guides & Support" tab for additional resources.
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