Respondus Live Proctoring Information

Respondus Instructor Live Proctoring enables instructors to "live proctor" an online exam using both LockDown Browser and a video conference system (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) that runs in the background. In coordination with the instructor, students meet in a video conference and then start the online exam together using LockDown Browser. The instructor watches students via the video conference system. Students are NOT recorded with this method, nor is the instructor alerted to suspicious events. This method of proctoring is only recommended for live, synchronous proctoring by the instructor, and it is ONLY recommended for small classes where the instructor can view all students on the screen at once during the exam.

Note: this cannot be used with iPad devices unless the student joins the video conference system using a second device.

Below is a video overview of live proctoring. If you have questions on using live proctoring, please reach out to Respondus support: training@respondus.com.

How to Conduct Live Proctoring

Provide students the instructions for downloading and installing LockDown Browser
Convey to students that LockDown Browser and a video conferencing system will be used for online exams. (Important: Schedule a practice exam where everything can be tried by the class in advance.)
Locate the LockDown Browser tab in your Canvas course navigation menu, select "Require LockDown Browser for this exam," select "Allow" live proctoring for this exam" and then supply a "Start Code" (which prevents students from starting the exam early).
Use your normal process to create a meeting for the video conferencing system (Zoom, Teams, etc.). Distribute the meeting information to students prior to the exam.
At the scheduled time, take attendance and confirm you can see and hear all students in the video conferencing system. When ready, provide the Start Code to students to commence the exam.
Remind students the video conferencing system will continue to run in the background, enabling you to see and hear them during the exam. However, they will be unable to access the system during the exam. It is up to you to ensure students stay in the video conference during the exam.
Note: An iPad doesn't allow you to run a video conferencing app and LockDown Browser at the same time. Consider these alternatives: 1) Have the student use a different device altogether (Windows, Mac, Chromebook), 2) have the student use a second device for the video conferencing itself, or 3) allow the student to shut down the video conferencing system on the iPad when it's time to start the exam.