Pilot Tools

This page includes information on current tools that NJIT has available for usage in the pilot stage. 

What is the pilot stage?

NJIT obtains new tools based on community feedback and needs. The pilot stage is a portion of time where it is possible for NJIT users to trial the tool based on a set agreement between NJIT and the tool’s vendor. Commonly, the pilot stage is limited in licensing, so usage is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. This is also a time where NJIT looks to obtain feedback about the tool from users. The below information includes details on any current tools that are available for piloting. To request access to one of the tools, please fill out the form to Pilot a new NJIT Tool. 











  
          
Atomic Exams 



Atomic Exams (Also known as Atomic Assessments joined with Respondus LockDown Browser) is now available for piloting within Canvas on a course-by-course basis. Atomic Exams is an alternative quizzing tool, providing more advanced features to give you, the instructor, more flexibility in creating your quizzes. To learn more about Atomic Exams, watch this brief demo video.



For those interested, NJIT will have an instructor-based training session with Atomic. Previously, this session was to be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 10:30 AM - 12PM. Unfortunately, the vendor has asked to reschedule. A new date and time along with a calendar link will be posted here when available. 



A training was held for NJIT on Thursday, November 2nd from 1 pm - 2:30 PM (Recording & Passcode: zf!.39Cb).  



With Atomic, you will be able to:



    
	
  • Utilize various question types not available in Canvas quizzes to create STEM-based questions with greater ease
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  • Provide immediate feedback to students after a question has been answered and curate the feedback dependent on their answer
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  • Provide students the option to try answering a question again after feedback has been given
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  • Embed an activity or an assignment in a Canvas page containing other content
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  • Get detailed reports about how students are performing in your Atomic assessments
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  • Enable Lockdown Browser for high-stakes exams
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  • Please see this flyer for further information
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Is this tool available in Canvas?



    
	
  • Yes. Atomic Exams is available to pilot until March 15, 2024 on a per-course basis. For all those interested in using this tool in your course, please fill out the form to Pilot a new NJIT Tool and include Atomic Exams as the tool to pilot. Once the request has been received, the Office of Digital Learning will integrate Atomic into your requested course. The availability of Atomic is on a first-come first-serve basis, as licenses are limited during this pilot. A survey will be shared toward the end of the pilot to obtain feedback. 
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Poll Everywhere



Poll Everywhere is an engagement and feedback platform that allows polling, surveying, Q&As, quizzes, and word clouds while integrating with various tools and applications including PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Slides, ZOOM, and Canvas.



 



Is this tool available in Canvas?



Poll Everywhere does have an integration with Canvas. If desired, courses must be linked with the respective course in Poll Everywhere.  



When is the pilot until?



This pilot will end on June 1, 2024. 



How do I access Poll Everywhere? 



All NJIT users may access the Poll Everywhere platform at https://www.polleverywhere.com/ using their NJIT UCIDs and passwords. For step-by-step instructions, please see the article on Signing Into Poll Everywhere.



Where do I get support?



Poll Everywhere will lead training for NJIT faculty and staff. Please register at the following links: 





There are further guidance and support links within the Poll Everywhere Support knowledge base article. You may also reach out to the Office of Digital Learning at help.njit.edu for additional support.