First Things First
At Troy University we want to prepare students and give them all the tools they need to be a successful learner. Here are our Technical Requirements, Tutorials, and Software for the tools you will need at Troy.
Tech Requirements
What Is Lockdown Browser In Canvas
PC or Mac Computer
Below are instructions to download Respondus LockDown Browser: 1. Access the quiz that needs to have Respondus enabled. Select the Download Respondus Lockdown Browser link. This will take you to the Respondus Lockdown Browser download page. If you are using a Windows operating system, select Install Now. Download and install LockDown Browser from this link: Download & Install Respondus Lockdown Browser. This link may also be provided by your professor in Canvas.
Some aspects of courses within Canvas can be completed using a tablet or mobile device (Chromebook, iPad, Android tablet, cell phone, etc...) However, it is necessary to have access to a computer to complete the majority of your Canvas course work. Click here for a list of Canvas technical requirements.
Web Browsers
It is recommended that you use either Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome to access Canvas.
Software and Plug-ins
Does Canvas Have A Lockdown Browser
Students are required to have software that can open/edit Microsoft Office formatted files (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc...) All students with an active email account can install Office 2016 by accessing their email accounts and clicking on 'Office 365' followed by 'Install Office 2016.' Common browser plugins that courses typically use are Java, Adobe Flash, and Adobe Acrobat.
Canvas Tutorials
Uta Canvas Lockdown Browser Download
New to Canvas and wanting to learn more about our Learning Management System?
Canvas offers 24x7 support to help you with all of your Canvas needs. You can communicate with Canvas support via phone, or by submitting a ticket. You will find 24x7 support information by clicking the Help button inside Canvas on the Navigation menu.
You can also submit a ticket to https://helpdesk.troy.edu/TDClient/Home/ choosing Canvas as the problem type. The Educational Technology team is available through the ticket system 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), to assist you with technical issues and answer questions about Canvas.
Install Free Lockdown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor Tutorials
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. Respondus Monitor works with LockDown Browser and uses a webcam and video technology to prevent cheating.
Respondus Lockdown Browser Student Download Canvas
NetTutor Tutorials
Respondus Lockdown Browser Free Students
NetTutor is an online tutoring service that provides students the support they need, whenever they need it for any subject and on any device.