About the LockDown Browser

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The LockDown Browser + Canvas is SMU's secure exam management solution that enables faculty to administer online quizzes and exams in Canvas while restricting access on those devices to the Internet, applications, or other networked resources. During an exam period, the test taker's computer or iPad is restricted to accessing the Canvas quiz only. Once a test is submitted, all communications and programs on the device are unlocked and restored. Canvas quizzes are fully encrypted and can only be accessed using SMU Canvas along with the LockDown Browser client application.

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Introduction to LockDown Browser for Canvas

LockDown Browser integrates seamlessly with Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle, Sakai and Schoology. Over 1,500 institutions use LockDown Browser with their LMS, making it one of the leading third-party tools for learning systems.

Visit the LockDown Browser Overview Page to learn more about LockDown Browser, Canvas Quizzes and how they work together. Please contact the IT Help Desk to schedule a direct consultation with an SMU Academic Technology Services team member for more information as to whether or not Canvas Quizzes and LockDown Browser makes sense for your secure online quizzing and testing needs!

Integration with Canvas

The download link provided is unique to Mercer University and can be used by faculty or students: Be sure you view the Quick Start Guide and follow the instructions for installing the software and also for taking an assessment. Click the link below to select your platform. Download and Install Respondus Lockdown Browser w/Monitor (Links to an. Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and double-click it. If prompted to close a blocked program (e.g. Screen capture, instant messaging) choose Yes when prompted. Log into your Canvas course using a student login. Navigate to the quiz and click Take a Quiz. Once a quiz has been started with LockDown Browser, you. LockDown Browser integrates seamlessly with Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle, Sakai and Schoology. Over 1,500 institutions use LockDown Browser with their LMS, making it one of the leading third-party tools for learning systems.

LockDown Browser is utilized through an LTI (Learning Tool Interoperability) integration directly within Canvas, SMU's course management system.

The integration with Canvas is minimal, LockDown Browser can be found in your Navigation (click on Settings and choose Navigation tab). Please contact the IT Help Desk for guidance on how best to use LockDown Browser with Canvas quizzes.

Canvas Instructure Learning Management System

• Henderson's supported learning management system
• Login - Logging in – Log in with your standard username (everything before the ‘@’ symbol of your HSU email address) and whatever password you set up. If you haven’t set up a password yet, you’ll need to follow the “Forgot Password?” link on the login page before following the steps it provides.
• Student App - Download and use the Canvas Student App for iPhone or Android.
• Student App - Android FAQ for Canvas
• Student App - iOS FAQ for Canvas

3rd party LMS – Some professors may choose to use a publisher’s LMS like McGraw Hill or Cengage. These are not supported through Henderson. You will need to contact your professor or a representative with that company if you need assistance with that technology.

Student account services, computer login, grades (myHenderson)

Microsoft Services (email, storage, etc.)

Student email - provided through Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more free to students

OneDrive - Data storage

Screen capture

TechSmith Relay/Knowmia – Henderson's official screen capturing and video recording system for all faculty, staff, and students with a Henderson email address (@reddies.hsu.edu or @hsu.edu). Make recordings that can easily be shared through Canvas while also giving you access to track views, include questions during the video, and even do some minor editing. It can also be used outside of Canvas, but all users must use a Relay/Knowmia account to create or view content.

• Login - or go to henderson.techsmithrelay.com. Use your Henderson email address to sign up and sign in. You should NOT be asked for a keycode. If you are, please open a support ticket here.
• TechSmith Fuse (mobile App) (this link has the download for Android and Apple products plus tutorials).

YouTube – You are welcome to record using whatever recording program you want and upload the recording to your own YouTube channel (using a personal Google account).

Virtual meeting spaces

Zoom – This creates a video conferencing session that can invite people with or without a zoom account. Some faculty will choose to use Zoom. Be sure to log in with the preferred link your professor provides.

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• Login - provided by your professor

Google Meet – Part of Henderson's Google Suite for Education account. Some faculty will choose to use Google Meet. Students do not need a Google account to attend a Google Meet.

• Making a Hangouts Meet - a link should be provided to you by your professor

BigBlueButton – Built into Canvas as Conferences and designed to be a virtual classroom. Recordings are available for 14 days.

• Login (through Canvas)
• BBB's Help page

Online Proctoring

Respondus Lockdown Browser - LockDown Browser 'locks down' the browser on a computer or tablet. Students are unable to copy, print, access other applications, or visit other websites during an online exam.

• Login - online available in Canvas
• 24/7 Live Chat support – Respondus Monitor has live chat support (with real people) that can be accessed at any time.

Respondus Monitor - Respondus Monitor is a fully automated proctoring solution that enables students to take online exams at any time of the day or night, without pre-scheduling. Students use a webcam to record themselves during an exam. Respondus Monitor MUST be used with LockDown Browser.

• Students will check out webcams at the Huie Library to use on the 2nd and 3rd floors and the 4 computers in the small Huie Library classroom.

Online Plagiarism & Writing Assistance

Grammarly - Grammarly is a grammar, spelling, and context checker designed to assist students and faculty with assorted writing projects. Grammarly provides a Chrome plug-in that provides real-time writing assistance. Grammarly has a plagiarism checker.

Contact

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• Phone: 870.230.5678
• Support Portal: Help.Hsu.Edu
  
• email: HelpDesk@hsu.edu or freshdeskautomatedemail@hsu.edu