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  1. LockDown Browser Froze While Taking an Exam

    Troubleshooting Try the following: Use a supported browser to navigate to the exam and LockDown Browser will launch automatically when it is required. Avoid using wireless connections when taking tests if possible. Wireless dropout can cause...
  2. Proctoring Options for Online Quizzes

    Proctoring Online Quizzes Proctoring a quiz validates its integrity by providing varying levels of supervision for students taking the quiz. Lone Star College offers multiple options for proctoring quizzes. Contact your instructor for specific proc...
  3. How Do I Get a Library Card?

    If they are not able to visit a campus, LSC students and faculty members can apply for a library card by completing the  Library Card Form   Visit Get a Library Card   on the Library website for more information. ...
  4. Install and Launch LockDown Browser

    If your professor has required that you use Respondus LockDown Browser in a quiz, you will need to install the program. The link to do so appears once you open the quiz. If you have a Chromebook , see Using a Chromebook with LockDown Browser...
  5.  How to do the 360 Room Check

    Respondus Monitor and other proctoring solutions require that you video your room before you may proceed to taking your test. Here is an example of the correct way to do the video. Make sure that you pan the room slowly. You must do 2 views a...
  6. Brainfuse Mobile App

    Brainfuse offers a mobile app to make it easier for students to access their tutoring services.  Set Up the Brainfuse Mobile App Download the app for your iOS or Android device. When you open the app. click the  College Students Click Here butt...
  7. Using a Chromebook with LockDown Browser

     A Chromebook extension for LockDown Browser is required to use a Chromebook for quizzes and exams requiring the LockDown Browser with or without Monitor. Installing the Chromebook Extension To install the new extension, click the regular [Downl...
  8. Using a Mac with LockDown Browser

    NOTE: These instructions are for the Chrome browser on the Mac. Enable Pop-ups The browser needs to be configured to allow pop-ups from “d2l.lonestar.edu”. It is advised to manually input our website instead of allowing from pop-ups. G...
  9. Online Etiquette for Discussions and Emails

    Communicating as an online student is a bit different than in a face-to-face setting. Because you are usually missing body language cues and immediate feedback from others, it is very important to understand some common rules for good online etiqu...
  10. Whitelist Emails in Outlook - Safe Senders list

    Why Whitelist D2L Emails? Emails from D2L can sometimes be flagged as junk or spam by your Outlook inbox. To avoid missing critical course-related messages, add D2L email addresses to your Safe Senders list. Add D2L Emails to the Saf...