Lockdown Browser Screen Sharing
Lockdown browser makes cheating on tests difficult, yet can detect behaviors which suggest academic dishonesty – such as material on desk or multiple monitors being present during assessment; for instance. The software flags such behaviors for closer investigation.
Respondus LockDown browser and Monitor are designed to safeguard against cheating during online assessments, and can restrict printing, screen capturing, and access to other applications.
Prevents cheating
Although online proctoring tools like Respondus Lockdown Browser are effective at deterring cheating, students still find ways around these security measures. One such way is using multiple devices during an exam – this gives students access to unapproved resources as well as communicating with their classmates for assistance. Third-party software may also help take screenshots and text snippets for look-up purposes, or using keyboard shortcuts to bypass browser restrictions and copy and print restrictions.
Lockdown browsers serve the primary function of preventing students from utilizing secondary devices during assessments, to safeguard integrity and prevent cheating. They may also be used to block RDP and screen-sharing programs, detect multiple monitors, or check virtual machine usage – making sure students take tests on devices intended for testing. Educators can utilize these features to ensure students take exams on devices intended for testing.
One way to prevent cheating during an exam is to remain in an isolated environment without distractions. Students should sit in a well-lit room without wearing any headgear such as hats, scarves or dark glasses that might cover their face, as well as refraining from eating and drinking during testing and making or receiving calls, speaking with others or standing from their seat during exams – these activities will likely be flagged by the system and could result in disqualification.
Many students attempt to circumvent lockdown browser restrictions by using multiple devices or third-party applications to bypass its restrictions, or even using hidden screens during assessments. Unfortunately, such measures are usually identified by software and detected using artificial intelligence-based behavior analysis tools.
Students can try to sidestep a lockdown browser’s restrictions by connecting to an alternate network or altering computer settings, although these methods are easy to do and will likely be detected by software and flagged for flagging purposes. Therefore, it’s essential that clear instructions for students and communication channels be established for better management of this content.
Detects screen-sharing
Screen-sharing software enables students to take online exams on the same computer simultaneously. It detects cheating by recording the exam environment and the student’s monitor screen, keyboard activity and mouse usage – providing a facilitator with enough evidence that confirms who took the test is the same person receiving credit for it. In addition, screen sharing software can detect multiple monitors as well as any cheating techniques.
Devices of various sorts can be used to cheat during online exams, including smartphones, tablets, external mice and remote controls. While many institutions prohibit students from using such tools during an exam session, there are ways students can bypass these restrictions – for instance by changing the MAC address of their computer to another user account or installing virtual machines with different operating systems – both methods posing serious threats to those taking tests online. It is therefore imperative that they use trusted computers when taking online exams.
Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor are proctoring tools designed to prevent students from utilizing cheating software during Blackboard exams. These tools temporarily disable webcams and microphones of students attempting exams; record computer screens; block hundreds of advanced digital cheating methods; detect copy-pasting from other sources; block copycat plagiarism attacks by students using data sourced from institutions or global databases; detect copying-pasting from multiple sources, detect plagiarism attempts using local or global databases and allow instructors to check student submissions against them for plagiarism using local or global databases.
As part of their online exams, students should use an Ethernet (wired) Internet connection for optimal performance and to avoid connectivity issues or lag. Students using wireless modems, USB modems or laptop connect cards may encounter dropped connections that hinder performance or lead to failure; this could have serious repercussions including poor results or failing an exam entirely.
Blackboard does not mandate webcam verification during online exams, making this an issue for students with disabilities who may be unable to present identification to an examiner. This can create major difficulties when taking exams online.
Detects multiple monitors
Respondus Lockdown browser for online exam proctoring requires some basic knowledge. First, you must be connected to the internet and possess an active account at your institution. Next, create a second user on your computer with full browser access that you give over to another account created specifically for Respondus Lockdown browser – once this has been set up you can bypass screen-lock feature by creating second user on computer with full browser rights – this may take several minutes until system accepts you back into exam room again; in such a situation it’s best emailed back right away so as not to lose it all again
Lockdown Browser and Monitor Tools are invigilation tools designed to restrict specific actions you can perform during an online assessment. They require a webcam in order to verify identity and provide periodic monitoring during testing sessions. While these tools may seem complex to use at first, many students find them helpful – here are a few tricks and tips that may help students overcome any initial hurdles with them!
As soon as your computer is connected to a secondary monitor, its software should direct all web pages onto just one screen for easier use and viewing of confidential information on both. While this helps prevent cheating from taking place, this may prove frustrating if your laptop dock is docked and you need to work on something else at the same time.
Some students experience difficulty using the lockdown browser, especially if they have multiple programs running in the background, as this may cause it to crash and stop responding. Most often this issue can be solved by closing all programs running and responding to any security windows before beginning their exam – though this could take considerable time and could potentially make your exam run longer than planned.
Lockdown browsers often struggle with recognizing multiple monitors or screen sharing, making it impossible to verify student identity without using webcam. Furthermore, some students use multiple devices during an online test to search the web for information; this causes disruption and makes grading students difficult for instructors.
Detects phones
Lockdown browser is an application installed on a computer that monitors students taking an online exam. It can detect devices like tablets and mobile phones used for cheating; however, it cannot prevent students from taking paper notes or consulting other people during an exam. Students should first understand how this software operates before beginning using it.
Certain programs running in the background may cause LockDown browser to stop working properly, such as file-sharing agents, iTunes media players, or instant messaging applications. Therefore, before taking an exam with this browser it is recommended that all such processes be closed down completely before beginning a quiz with it.
Students taking an exam would do well to use a wired internet connection in order to ensure a stable and uninterrupted exam session – this will reduce the chance of losing answers or being forced onto new questions during an attempt at multiple-choice quizzing.
Students taking multiple exams using LockDown browser should avoid reusing the same laptop, as this can create issues with synchronization between devices, causing answers to be lost or failing a test. Furthermore, using one laptop during multiple tests could affect audio and video recordings during an exam session.
Students should utilize an Ethernet cable when connecting their computers to a network, which will reduce connection issues and speed up download times for software. Furthermore, students should make sure their computers have all of the latest security patches installed.
Respondus LockDown Browser requires an ethernet connection, 10MB of hard disk space for program files, and at least 32MB of Random Access Memory (RAM). It is compatible with Blackboard Learn 9.x, Instructure Canvas, D2L Brightspace 10.x and Moodle 3.x platforms but cannot support iPhone, iPad or Android devices.