Can I run Respondus Lockdown Browser on my Chromebook?

Creation date: 5/11/2019 1:56 PM    Updated: 8/25/2023 8:34 AM
Respondus now has a Chrome extension for Lockdown Browser.  You can read more about it and how to install it here:


INSTALLING LOCKDOWN BROWSER Chrome Extension

Click on the Canvas app icon in the portal dashboard
Navigate to the quiz that requires Lockdown Browser
Canvas will check to see if you are using Lockdown Browser and pop up a link to the Chrome store
Install Lockdown Browser Chrome extension
Restart your Chromebook


TAKING THE QUIZ

Click on the Canvas app icon in the portal dashboard
Navigate to the quiz that requires Lockdown Browser
Canvas will check to see if you are using Lockdown Browser and will now let your take the quiz


If you have issues with the steps above - we do have another way you can use your Chromebook to take the exam.  If you go to remote.brenau.edu using your Chromebook, you can sign into our "virtual lab" environment (LabFarm1).  From there, you will be able to run LockDown browser on our virtual lab and take your exam.  Please let us know  if you have any further questions or concerns.

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