Below, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about LockDown Browser for the following categories:
Compatibility
Do we need to purchase licenses or use an LMS to use LockDown Browser with Aware?
The only licenses you need to use LockDown Browser are for Eduphoria and Aware.
If our district does use an LMS such as Schoology, Canvas, or Blackboard, how can LockDown Browser work with our LMS?
LockDown Browser will only work with Eduphoria’s online assessments. If you embed Eduphoria’s online testing URL in your LMS system, a student could take an Aware assessment using LockDown Browser.
What browsers are compatible with LockDown Browser?
All major browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge are compatible with LockDown Browser. For best results, ensure your devices are updated to the latest browser version.
What devices can we use with LockDown Browser?
Windows devices and MacOS will have the best experience with LockDown Browser. Eduphoria recommends that Chromebook users install a specific Chrome extension for LockDown Browser use. iPads require a specific app.
Virtual machines and virtual machine software are incompatible with LockDown Browser.
What is needed to make LockDown Browser work on our district Chromebooks?
Visit the LockDown Browser section of the Online Help Guide for more information about installing and using LockDown Browser on district-managed Chromebooks.
Can LockDown Browser be installed on multiple devices at once?
Lab install requires an IT administrator to ship the application to multiple devices at once, which is a process specific to each school district. For this reason, we are unable to provide step-by-step directions. For more information, contact your district IT administrator.
How does LockDown Browser function on Chromebooks?
The Eduphoria LockDown Browser for Chromebook is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment. When students use the locked browser to access an assessment, they cannot print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. Students are locked into an assessment until it is submitted for grading.
Security
When the test author enables LockDown Browser, does the student have the option to use it?
If LockDown Browser has been enabled for the assessment then the student must use LockDown Browser or they cannot take the assessment.
Is LockDown Browser just as secure as the STAAR Online Assessment?
No, but LockDown Browser is similar in security measures with considerations such as extended time on assessments and being able to take a test during multiple class periods. Students are locked into an assessment until they either leave the online testing environment or if they submit the assessment for grading. The latter option is a setting teachers can enable.
Will LockDown Browser allow for the students to use their camera or a product like Zoom while taking an assessment? If a student has a question during the test, can they communicate with their teacher?
Yes. Visit the LockDown Browser Allowlist Options article for more information about how to allowlist applications.
Does LockDown Browser pixelate to prevent students from taking pictures or screenshots?
If no other applications are allowed during the assessment, LockDown Browser will prevent images and screenshots from being captured. No applications can be allowlisted in this case.
Test Features
Does LockDown Browser keep track of the time a student spends on the assessment?
No, LockDown Browser doesn’t track time. A teacher can watch the live proctoring screen to see how long a student spends taking an assessment.
Can a calculator be used while taking an online assessment with LockDown Browser?
Yes, if the test author turns on the calculator option under the Administration tab for the assessment, then students can use a calculator.
Can students utilize Speech-to-Text on an assessment while using LockDown Browser?
Eduphoria’s Speech-to-Text support is incompatible with LockDown Browser. However, the Chrome browser’s Speech-to-Text feature is compatible with the Eduphoria LockDown Browser Chrome extension only through ChromeOS dictation. Users can’t configure ChromeOS dictation through Online Testing in Aware. Eduphoria cannot offer support for Speech-to-Text through ChromeOS dictation as it is a third-party setting.
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