Atomic Assessments

Description

Atomic Assessments is an advanced quizzing tool available as a Canvas LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) integration

Access

Atomic Assessments can be enabled in the Settings menu in timetable (credit) Canvas courses. It is not available for NCPD courses based in the Lifelong Learning space except by special permission.

Application and Limitations

Atomic has advanced quiz and quiz question types, and allows for additional learner interaction. Most instructors will find that Canvas's built in quizzing tool offers enough options for their courses.

 Learn@UW developed a chart comparing Canvas quizzes to Atomic Assessments that can be helpful in deciding which to use: Atomic Assessments - Is Atomic Assessments for me? [UW-Madison]

Resources

• Atomic Assessments - Overview [UW-Madison]
• [Link for topic 8882 is unavailable at this time.] Category from Learn@UW