LockDown Browser for Chromebooks: The Student Experience

Students using Chromebooks can launch LockDown Browser in one of two ways, depending on their school’s methodology. The first method uses the Eduphoria LockDown Browser Chrome extension, and the second uses the Eduphoria LockDown Browser for Chromebooks app that operates in kiosk mode.

Launching the Eduphoria LockDown Browser Chrome Extension

If a district has already installed the Eduphoria LockDown Browser Chrome extension to managed and student-owned Chromebooks, then students aren’t required to take any further steps. The extension operates in the background as long as it’s turned on.

In some cases, however, a district may provide a private Chrome Web Store link for students to install and launch the extension themselves.

Step 1: A student will access the extension download page using the district-provided private link.

Step 2: Students must click Add to Chrome to install the extension.

Step 3: Students will click Add extension in the pop-up window to confirm and complete the extension’s installation.

Students will log in to Eduphoria, select an assessment, and begin testing as normal.

Launching the Eduphoria LockDown Browser for Chromebooks App

Students won’t need to install the Eduphoria LockDown Browser for Chromebooks app, but they will need to launch the app.

Step 1: Students will select Eduphoria from the Apps link on their login screen. 

Step 2: Students will log in to the Eduphoria app and navigate to the exam. 

During an exam, the student will be locked into the testing environment until the assessment is submitted for grading. 

Step 3: Once the exam is complete, the user must hold down the Power button until the turn-off or sign-out options appear. The user should then sign out and continue to either sign back in or power off the device.  

Note: If you are experiencing issues with Text-to-Speech on Chromebooks, please check your configuration settings or reach out to a Google representative. Because districts manage Chromebooks in different ways, Eduphoria will likely be unable to assist with Text-to-Speech issues on managed Chromebooks.