![]() ![]() Respondus may also aggregate and analyze the System Check data to, for example, improve the Software or its technical support services. Respondus may use System Check data and log files to assist you with a technical issue. System Check data and log files may be sent to a Respondus web server or a third party cloud server for storage and further processing by Respondus. Log files do NOT contain user name, user ID, or the password used to access the institution's Learning Management System.\ Log files are stored locally on your computer in an encrypted format and, if transmitted to Respondus, are sent in encrypted format over HTTPS. Log files contain details of the interaction between LockDown Browser and your institution's Learning Management System, from the time you log into the Learning Management System using LockDown Browser until the session is exited or terminated. If the System Check results are sent by email, log files from software of LockDown Browser are additionally transmitted to a Respondus server. You have the option to send System Check results by email, and if so, you must enter an email address for the recipient of the email message. ![]() The System Check does NOT contain username, user ID, or the password used to access the institution's Learning Management System.\ System Check. The System Check gathers certain information from your computing device, the networking environment, and the institution's Learning Management System.\Īll data gathered during the System Check is presented to you on your screen, including a unique System Check ID. Persistent storage is not used for these recordings, and Respondus does not provide a way to electronically identify the recordings as being transmitted from a specific user.\ ![]() The video and audio recorded during the webcam and microphone check is stored in temporary cache on the Respondus server and is automatically deleted in about an hour. The video and audio can then be played back by you to ensure the webcam and microphone are working properly. Webcam & Microphone Check. The webcam and microphone check streams video and audio from your webcam to the Respondus servers. The data we collect within the Help Services depends on the features you use, and includes the following:\ Some data is obtained by how you interact with the assessment delivery system, such as the amount of time spent answering a question. Some data is obtained by recording how you interact with LockDown Browser by, for example, receiving error reports or usage data from software running on your device. You provide some of this data directly, such as when you contact us for support. Respondus collects data to operate effectively and to strive to provide you with the best experience with LockDown Browser. ![]() Here’s some info directly from Respondus’ license agreement: The browser has invasive permissions that essentially make this software malware. Lockdown browsers are a software that you must install on your own personal device before taking an exam if a professor chooses. There are a few different kinds of lockdown browsers that schools are using: ProctorU, Proctorio, and Respondus Lockdown browser (which I believe is the only one NCSU is using at this time). I’m of the opinion that students who really want to cheat will always find a way, and invasive measures like this one are punishing students who don’t cheat on principle. However, the answer should not be forcing students to install an incredibly invasive software (spyware) like a lockdown browser. Academic dishonesty is a difficult issue to solve right now, especially in math, physics, and science classes. We saw the recent stats scandal where students posted questions on Chegg while taking an online exam. I’d like to mention that I don’t condone cheating or academic dishonesty and understand that professors are now put in a difficult position trying to keep students accountable when taking an exam. After seeing a post here yesterday questioning the use of Respondus lockdown browser, I thought I should share why being forced to install this software on our own personal devices is concerning. ![]()
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