A Chromebook extension for LockDown Browser is available for exams delivered in D2L Brightspace. This solution is for student-owned and also managed devices. The LockDown Browser Chromebook extension also supports Respondus Monitor.
Installing the Chromebook Extension
To install the new extension to a student-owned Chromebook:
- Use the LockDown Browser installation link from within the quiz inside your D2L course.
NOTE: You will NOT be able to search for the app directly from the Chrome Web Store.
- The LockDown Browser installation link will direct to the Chrome Web Store.
- Select Add to Chrome to install the LockDown Browser Extension.
IMPORTANT: This will need to be done from a personal Google account. Chrome Web Store is not available on MSU accounts.
Limitations and/or known issues with LockDown Browser for Chromebook
- LockDown Browser’s Calculator and Spreadsheet features aren’t currently supported.
- The extended keyboard functions (for adding symbols and special characters) aren’t currently available.
- LockDown Browser’s “Help Center” is currently unavailable, and there is no Live Chat support for students taking exams that require Respondus Monitor.
- "Allow access to specific external web domains" option is currently not supported.
- Pop-ups need to be enabled in Chrome for the server otherwise the student gets stuck on the "Start Quiz" page. Please refer to KB 1637.