Fall 2019

Akindi

New multiple-choice exam processing service

IST Communications

An easier way to grade multiple choice exams

What is Akindi?

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.

Akindi is the new central tool for campus and will replace the existing Scantron exam processing service. Where you once used Scantron for multiple choice assessments, you can now use Akindi!

How it works

After you've created and named a new test or exam, you're ready to download Akindi's Bubble Sheet template. Customize the template to suit your needs and print as many copies as you need for your students (plus one for your answer sheet!).

Fill out the correct answers on your answer sheet (online or printed version) entering '0000' as the student ID to indicate it's the answer key. Now batch scan completed answer sheets into one file.

Once the sheets have been scanned into a single PDF file, you can upload or email the file. That's it.

Now just wait for the results and analytics to appear.

Implementation

The full roll out of Akindi will take place during the fall 2019 and winter 2020 terms. See the tentative timeline on the Akindi website for more information.

A better experience

Grade assessments when you need to, using any scanner
No more scanning appointments or commutes across campus
View actionable data, instantly

Expert advice and support from the Akindi Team
Securely share class rosters and grade with LEARN
Immediate feedback to show students where they can improve

Want to learn more?

Visit our Akindi website for more, including:

Training resources

Getting Started with LEARN (Brightspace) Guide (Akindi web page)
Akindi-Brightspace pre-recorded webinar
Ongoing, live training sessions (details on site)

Printing and scanning support

While Akindi allows users to print and scan their assessment bubble sheets from any printer or scanner, instructors may prefer to use the printing and scanning services provided by W Print.

Visit the W Print web page and select the Print Services for Faculty & Staff tab for more information.