Lockdown Browser Upaep — Respondus

UPAEP is among the heaviest users of RLDB in Puebla, partly due to its early adoption of fully online programs.

is a customized web browser that restricts a student’s computer environment during online assessments. At UPAEP , it is integrated with the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS), typically Brightspace (D2L) or Blackboard , to proctor high-stakes exams remotely. While RLDB reduces certain types of cheating, its deployment at UPAEP has generated significant debate regarding academic integrity, technical accessibility, student privacy, and pedagogical effectiveness. respondus lockdown browser upaep

The Respondus Lockdown Browser was specifically designed to address these concerns. This innovative tool creates a secure testing environment by locking down the student's computer during an online exam. Once launched, the browser prevents students from accessing other applications, websites, or files on their computer, thereby minimizing the risk of cheating. UPAEP is among the heaviest users of RLDB