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Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser on Chromebook
Chromebooks now fully support LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor. As of September 2021, LockDown Browser for Chromebooks is no longer a beta product, and is much more stable and easier to install and use.
Instructions for Instructors/Teachers
With the full release version of Lockdown Browser for Chromebook, there should be no additional steps that faculty must perform to allow Chromebook users to join the exam.
Instructions for Students
No prior Lockdown Installation
- Log into the Chromebook and start Google Chrome
- Log into Canvas and navigate to the exam that requires LockDown Browser
- Select the link for downloading and installing LockDown Browser
- From the Chrome web store, select “Add to Chrome” to install the LockDown Browser Extension
- Log completely out of Canvas (If you do not log out of Canvas, you may run into a loop where Canvas tells you to install LockDown Browser even though you already installed it.)
- Log back in and try clicking on the exam link once again.
Prior Lockdown Installation/Kiosk mode
As of September 30, 2021, the Kiosk mode for LockDown Browser will no longer function. If you are using this version on your Chromebook, you will need to update your device to avoid disruption.
- Log into the Chromebook and start Google Chrome
- Go to extensions and remove version of Lockdown browser.
- Log into Canvas navigate to the exam that requires LockDown Browser
- Select the link for downloading and installing Lockdown Browser
- From the Chrome web, select “Add to Chrome” to install the LockDown Browser Extension
- Log completely out of Canvas (If you do not log out of Canvas, you may run into a loop where Canvas tells you to install LockDown Browser even though you already installed it.)
- Log back in and try clicking on the exam link once again.
Respondus Monitor on Chromebooks
The Chromebook extension additionally supports the Respondus Monitor proctoring application. No additional steps are required to use Respondus Monitor.
Always test Respondus Monitor well ahead of any exam that requires it! Contact your instructor if you have difficulty using Respondus Monitor or LockDown Browser on your Chromebook.