- First, go to this address and download the Respondus Lockdown Browser:
https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=739535338
- Then install the software on your computer by going to Downloads
(or "This PC" and then "Downloads") and then clicking on the
LockDownBrowser----.exe file to install it, or follow one of these:
(NOTE: You only need to do steps 1-2 once.)
- When you are ready to take a quiz or test,
you must first close all other
computer applications that may be running.
- Open up the Respondus LockDown Browser. If it does not automatically bring you to Blackboard,
you may then need to go to Blackboard directly.
- Once in Blackboard, go to the upper left panel and click on "Information".
The weekly quizzes should
be listed near the end.
NOTE: If you try this with your regular browser (like Firefox, Chrome, or Safari),
it will ask for a password and none will work. Please see the next item.
- NO PASSWORD is required. If you are asked for a password, you have done something wrong:
- Make sure you close all other programs and applications.
- Make sure you are using the Respondus Lockdown Browser only, and not your usual browser.
- Special notice to users of Chromebook computers: Lockdown Browser has not always worked with Chromebook
computers, so you need to do more, and do it soon:
please go to
https://support.respondus.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/586/0/can-a-chromebook-be-used-with-lockdown-browser-and-respondus-monitor-higher-ed.
for additional instructions, or else make some provision to use a different computer for exams.
- Take this Sample test (just two easy questions) to familiarize you with the test-taking procedures.
TO TAKE THIS SAMPLE TEST, using the Lockdown Browser: Go to Blackboard and click on "Information" in the upper left corner. Then, click on "Sample Test for Practice"
and answer the two simple questions in order to test the necessary software.
EVERY STUDENT should follow the above procedure and take the sample test
in order to make sure that you are prepared for the weekly quizzes.
- Please email me if you have any problems. I will reply as soon as I can.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES should contact me by email if they feel that special accommodations are needed.
Accommodations for students with disabilties are arranged on a
case-by-case basis in
cooperation with the Office of Student Accessibility Services.
STUDENTS FACING EMERGENCIES should contact me by email as soon as possible.
To contact Dr. Minkoff: please e-mail me at
eminkoff bates.edu
I am here to help.
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