A new feature of Respondus LockDown Browser / Respondus Monitor is the ability to record the learner from different angles. This feature is aimed at increasing exam integrity by allowing instructors to view a student's workspace, keyboard, and screen, reducing unpermitted resource use.
Respondus Monitor now supports a second camera, providing an additional video angle during exams. This added visibility is designed to deter the use of unapproved resources and give instructors greater control over exam security.
This feature allows the use of two cameras for exams using Respondus Monitor: the primary webcam plus a camera from a mobile device (phone, tablet). The second device must be able to scan a QR code. When this setting is enabled by the instructor, the learner will be prompted to set up a second camera.
Post-Exam Review
Once the exam is submitted, the instructor can view up to three videos synchronously with the proctoring results: frontal webcam, second camera, and screen recording.
Key Requirements for Students
- Mobile Device: Students must have a smartphone or tablet with a working camera.
- Connection: Students will need to scan a QR code displayed on their computer screen during the startup sequence to sync the camera on their mobile device (i.e., the second camera).
- App/Browser: Students do not need a separate app; when they scan the QR code with their mobile device, it opens a secure web-based recorder in their mobile browser (Safari on iOS 18+ or Chrome on Android).
Want More Information
How to Require a Second Camera for a Respondus Monitor Exam
Setting Up a Second Camera for a Respondus Monitor Exam
Mobile Permissions for Second Camera in Respondus Monitor
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