Chromebooks and Respondus Lockdown Browser

A Google Chrome extension, which also supports Respondus Monitor, is available for exams taken through Brightspace on Chromebooks.

INFO: This extension is in beta and there are several known issues. For full information, please visit this link: https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409604344731-Can-a-Chromebook-be-used-with-LockDown-Browser-and-Respondus-Monitor-Higher-Ed

Instructions

  1. To add the Respondus extension to Google Chrome on a student-owned Chromebook, the student must follow this link: https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=412123980
    1. The extension CANNOT be installed by accessing the Chrome web store directly. Students must use the link above.
  2. If the Chromebook is owned by the student, they can click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension. 
  3. If the Chromebook is managed by an external party, such as an RSU system, students will need to have the ability/credentials to install Chrome extensions, or the extension will need to be pushed to their Chromebooks via the Google Admin Suite. Instructions on how to do this can be found by logging on to Respondus Admin Area, and downloading the administrator guide titled "Managed Chromebooks."

Environment

  • Chromebook
  • Google Chrome

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