Enabling Respondus in D2L Quizzes

The LockDown Browser locks down the testing environment within D2L. Students will not be able to copy, print, screen capture or open browser windows to visit other websites.

To enable LockDown Browser for an existing quiz, without Respondus Monitor:

1. Click Assessments (main navbar) > Quizzes. Select the LockDown Browser tab.
2. Select Continue to LockDown Browser.
3. Click the drop-down list next to the quiz name to select Settings.
4. Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam. 

   Note: If students are using iPads or a calculator, expand the options under Advanced Settings. More options are available.

5. Scroll down the page to click Save + Close.

Instructors must access the LockDown Browser dashboard after copying or importing quizzes to a course site.   

1. Click Assessments (main navbar) > Quizzes. Select the LockDown Browser tab.
2. Select Continue to LockDown Browser.
3. Continue to LockDown Browser to confirm "Required" is indicated next to the quiz name.
4. If you see the message “Error – Fix it” next to the quiz name, click Fix It in order to clear this message and “Required” then appears.

The Respondus Monitor uses the student’s webcam (in addition to LockDown Browser) to record the session. The webcam check is required every time a student uses Respondus Monitor to check the microphone and webcam are working properly.

1. Click Assessments (main navbar) > Quizzes. Select the LockDown Browser tab.
2. Select Continue to LockDown Browser.
3. Click the drop-down list next to the quiz name to select Settings.
4. Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam. 

   Note: If students are using iPads or a calculator, expand the options under Advanced Settings.  More options are available.

5. Select Require Respondus Monitor for this exam.
6. A pop-up message will automatically appear. Click Continue to Respondus Monitor.
7. Check the items you would like required in the Startup Sequence and Facial Detection Options, such as requiring a student to show their ID and complete an environmental check.
8. If a question requires an audio response, expand Advanced Settings to allow another application to use the microphone. Note: Use the written response question type in the Quizzes tool to enable inserted images and attachments.
9. Click Save + Close. The dashboard should display “Required” for both LockDown Browser and Monitor.

For additional information, visit Setting up D2L Quizzes for LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor and Respondus Instructor Resources.

The Instructor Resources can be accessed in the LockDown Browser dashboard under Resources.

The Respondus Monitor will be disabled after the copy process. The settings need to be re-enabled for each quiz copied or imported.

1. Click Assessments (main navbar) > Quizzes. Select the LockDown Browser tab.
2. Select Continue to LockDown Browser.
3. If you see the message “Error – Fix it” next to the quiz name, click Fix It in order to clear this message and “Required” then appears.
4. Click the drop-down list next to the quiz name to select Settings.
5. Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam (if not already enabled).
   

   Note: If students are using iPads or a calculator, expand the options under Advanced Settings to ensure you made your selections. (More options are available.)

6. Select Require Respondus Monitor for this exam.
7. A pop-up message will automatically appear. Click Continue to Respondus Monitor.
8. Check the items you would like required in the Startup Sequence and Facial Detection Options, such as requiring a student to show their ID and complete an environmental check.
9. If a question requires an audio response, expand Advanced Settings to allow another application to use the microphone. Note: Use the written response question type in the Quizzes tool to enable inserted images and attachments.
10. Click Save + Close. The dashboard should display “Required” for both LockDown Browser and Monitor.

The video recordings will be ready to review within 24 hours.

1. Click Assessments (main navbar) > Quizzes. Select the LockDown Browser tab.
2. Select Continue to LockDown Browser.
3. Select Class Results from the drop-down list next to the quiz name.
4. Select the plus sign next to the student’s name to expand and find the recording and additional details.

For additional information, visit Reviewing Respondus Monitor Videos.

It’s best practice to provide an unlimited attempt Respondus test to troubleshoot any technology issues prior to the graded exam.

• Click here to download a zip file of a Practice Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor module to import in your course site.
• Click here to download a zip file of a Practice Respondus LockDown Browser module to import in your course site.
  

  • Instructions for importing into D2L:

    1. Download and save the zip file to a folder or desktop.
    2. Click Edit Course (main navbar) in D2L and select Import / Export / Copy Components.
    3. Scroll down the page to select Import Components and click Start.
    4. Upload or drag and drop zip file.
    5. Click Import All Components.
• Students should be encouraged to visit Taking Quizzes and Exams Online and view the Quick Start Student Guide.

Find answers to common Respondus questions at Respondus Support. Note:  Firefox is the preferred browser for D2L to ensure optimal performance.

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