This November, Academy introduces significant updates designed to enhance learning, streamline workflows, and improve user experience. These updates include new assessment tools, enhanced registration and enrolment workflows, improved payment processing, and program management features.
This release introduces two new assessment activities to Academy as well as a comprehensive set of reporting tools.
Quizzes
Auto-marked assessments featuring Multiple Choice – Select One and Multiple Choice – Select Many questions.
Configuration and Features
- Get immediate results with automated marking.
- Group questions by topics and create question pools for assessment variety.
- Randomise questions from your topic pools.
- Set attempt limits and pass criteria to match your requirements.
- Add supporting materials (images, documents, videos) to questions.
- Preview assessments exactly as learners will see them.
- Track question and learner performance.
Key Benefits
- Efficiently assess large groups with automated marking.
- Create variety through question pooling.
- Get immediate performance insights.
- Scale your assessments with confidence.
Marked Assessments
Written response assessments marked by your assessment team featuring Single Written Response, Multi-Part Written Response, and the option to include Multiple Choice questions.
Configuration and Features
- Centralised marking through the Actions inbox.
- Clear visibility of all assessments awaiting review.
- Quick navigation between questions during marking.
- Structured marking with defined criteria for consistency.
- Provide feedback at the question and assessment levels.
- Control when results and feedback are released to learners.
- Review all marks before finalising results.
Key Benefits
- Efficiently assess large groups with automated marking.
- Create variety through question pooling.
- Get immediate performance insights.
- Scale your assessments with confidence.
Assessment Analytics
Five reporting views to track and analyse performance throughout the assessment lifecycle:
- Assessment Overview: Summary statistics, completion rates and performance trends.
- Learner Progress: Track individual performance, attempts and outcomes.
- Question Summary: Question performance metrics and correctness rates.
- Question Deep Dive: Detailed analysis of response patterns and outcomes.
- Common Misconceptions: Identify questions where 25%+ select the same incorrect option.
Key Benefits
- Make data-driven decisions about assessment design.
- Identify knowledge gaps early.
- Track both individual and group progress.
- Support quality assurance with comprehensive analytics.
