Faculty may choose to use LockDown Browser (LDB) and allow students to test with faculty proctoring in a classroom with computers. LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Blackboard. When students use LockDown Browser to access a test, they are unable to print, copy, visit other websites, access other applications, or close a test until it is submitted for grading. Tests created for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with standard browsers.
LDB requires that the student have access to a laptop or desktop computer. Windows computers, Mac computers, and Chromebooks work with LDB. (Note: iPads, tablets, and smartphones will not work due to the limitations of Blackboard and LDB.) Students need to download LDB to their computers. The URL for Columbus State’s LockDown Browser is https://cs-cc.net/lockdown
If an instructor has a student who does not have a computer for testing, they may contact the Testing Center and ask that they administer the test to the student.
Below are instructions on how to set up LockDown Browser.
Prefer live training? Schedule a one-on-one virtual training session for any of these topics (and many others) by going to the DEIS Faculty Consultation Scheduling site.
Video tutorials are below, or jump down to Quick Help Lookup by Topic for documentation.
An overview of what LockDown Browser is, how it works, and how to activate it in your Blackboard class.
If you are not finding the information you need on this page, please contact the Faculty Assistance Center (FAC) at teaching@cscc.edu.
| How to Setup Blackboard Test with LockDown Browser | View PDF | ||
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| Accommodations and Accessibility with Online Testing | View PDF | ||
| Accommodating Students in Blackboard | View Webpage | ||
| Troubleshooting and Student Success with Testing | View PDF |
| Help Topic | Right Click on Link to Copy Link for Students | ||
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| Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor for Students | View Webpage |