Eastern is running a trial of Responus LockDown Browser. LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system. When LockDown Browser is required for an online exam, students are unable to print, copy, visit other websites, or access other applications. For more details, visit respondus.com/lockdown.

Instructor Resources & Training

To access instructor resources for LockDown Browser, log into Blackboard and select the LockDown Browser tool. Training videos, guides, sample text for the syllabus, and more are available from the opening page of the tool. To attend a live training webinar, register at respondus.com/webinars.

Instructions for Students

You will want to provide students basic information about LockDown Browser. Log into Blackboard, select the LockDown Browser tool, and then locate the Getting Started tab from the opening page. The instructions shown can be edited for use in your syllabus and/or course description.

Instructor Support

You may open a ticket directly with Respondus Support at support.respondus.com.

For general questions about LockDown Browser, instructors can reach out to a Respondus Trainer by emailing training@respondus.com.

If you have other questions about LockDown Browser you may direct them to cit@easternct.edu

Student Support

LockDown Browser has a built-in Help Center that contains a System Check, Troubleshooter, and Knowledge Base.

Students may also open a ticket directly with Respondus Support at support.respondus.com.

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity and that you find these applications useful.

Additional Resources

• Quick Start Guides, demo videos, and other instructor resources

• Support and Knowledge Base for technical questions