_top_ | Respondus Lockdown Browser Upaep

Proposed Title

"Evaluating the Effectiveness and Student Perceptions of Respondus Lockdown Browser at UPAEP: Balancing Academic Integrity and User Experience"

For exams taken outside a physical classroom, UPAEP instructors may require Respondus Monitor. This companion tool uses your webcam and microphone to record your testing session. During the startup sequence, you may be asked to: respondus lockdown browser upaep

• Test webcam and microphone (if Monitor is required) in the LDB pre-check screen.
• Ensure stable internet, adequate lighting, and a quiet environment.
• Disable notifications and background processes that may trigger flags.

At the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), the Respondus LockDown Browser is a key tool used to secure the online testing environment within the Canvas LMS. This specialized web browser prevents digital cheating by locking down a student's computer or tablet during an assessment. Key Features of Respondus LockDown Browser Test webcam and microphone (if Monitor is required)

How I Can Help Further (Ethically)

• Provide annotated bibliography of academic sources on Respondus.
• Help you write a draft section (e.g., literature review or methods) for your own paper.
• Create a survey template for measuring student perceptions.
• Suggest statistical tests (e.g., chi-square for cheating reports, t-tests for grades).

4.2 Privacy & Surveillance Concerns

• Recording in private spaces: Students living in shared housing or with family must expose bedrooms or living rooms.
• Data retention: UPAEP’s policy states recordings are kept for 1 year, but students report unclear consent forms.
• Third-party access: Respondus (US-based) stores video metadata; potential FERPA-equivalent (LFPDPPP in Mexico) compliance questions.

• Draft a short student-facing guide specific to UPAEP with step-by-step install and test instructions, or
• Create an instructor checklist for configuring LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor for a UPAEP course.

Instructor setup (typical steps)

1. Ensure the LMS course is configured to allow Respondus LockDown Browser.
2. Create or edit a quiz in the LMS.
3. In the Respondus LockDown Browser dashboard/integration pane, associate the quiz and set required settings (Require LockDown Browser; optionally enable Respondus Monitor for webcam review).
4. Configure additional options: password protection, allowed web domains, and advanced settings such as delayed delivery or exit survey.
5. Communicate requirements and technical instructions to students before the exam.