About this tool
Akindi is a web-based assessment system that automates the creation and grading of multiple-choice exams. As an instructor, you can grade these exams using any sheet of paper and any scanner, putting you in control of the process. Alternatively, you can use Akindi Online to conduct assessments online - no paper or scanning required! Akindi replaced the legacy Scantron exam processing service; where you once used Scantron for multiple choice assessments, you can now use Akindi.
Features and functionality
- Akindi Online assessments, paper-based assessments, or hybrid environment
- Akindi Student Portal
- Automatic question importing
- Improved auto-submission
- Customize assessments for select students
Tool guide
Cost | Printing and scanning costs may apply if using W Print services |
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Recommended class size | Unlimited |
LEARN integrations | Single sign-on integration with LEARN |
Known limitations | N/A |
Level of support | Centrally licensed and managed |
Privacy & Security |
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Get started
- Getting started with Akindi (Akindi website)
- Akindi: Multiple-choice exam processing service (Waterloo’s Akindi Website)
Additional resources
- Create your course in LEARN (IST Knowledge Base)
- Integrate Akindi with your course in LEARN (LEARN Help)
- Conducting online assessments using Akindi Online (Akindi)
- Conducting paper-based assessments (Akindi)
How your peers are using this tool
"I utilize Akindi for administering and grading the multiple choice component of midterms/exams. I enjoy the user interface, the ease of use, and the ability to quickly extract grades."
- Chris Vigna, Kinesiology and Health Sciences
"We use Akindi for multiple-choice assessments in our high-enrollment introductory classes. The platform is very intuitive, allowing for easy creation and fast grading of our tests and exams. The integration with LEARN allows for simple roster and grade management, and information is very efficiently shared with students as desired. The platform provides detailed statistics and question-by-question analytics that are very useful when reviewing and analyzing question design and class performance."
- Laura Ingram, Department of Chemistry
Vendor support
Get help using Akindi
- Browse the Akindi Help Centre
- Book individual training sessions with Akindi via https://calendly.com/christa-akindi/30min
Campus support
Adding Akindi to LEARN (integration support only)
- learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca
- 519-888-4567 ext. 41744
Printing/scanning support
Training
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