Vevox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vevox?
Vevox is a student engagement and response platform designed to help boost engagement in sessions or lectures. It works through three main pillars: live polling, anonymous Q&A, and asynchronous surveys.
How do I access Vevox as a Module Instructor?
To access Vevox from Brightspace:
- Follow the steps in this video
Can I turn off, pause, or moderate the Q&A?
Yes, within the Q&A, you have the option to turn it off, pause it, or moderate it. You can also manage announcements and reply to questions as a host.
How can students ask questions anonymously?
You have two main options Available.
Option 1:
- Anonymous: Participants remain unidentified, even in reports.
Choose this option if you want the activity to remain completely anonymous. - More details can be found here
Option 2:
- Identified : Names will be hidden for other participants but the participants identity will be visible in the data reports and will pass back correct answer grading information to the VLE/LMS the data report. You must setup the Vevox session through your Brightspace module for this method to work correctly
- This method is ideal if you have concerns about the type of content submitted (for example, in a word cloud), as it allows you to track and address any offensive entries
- More details can be found here
Can I reply to questions as a host?
Yes, as a host, you can use the 'host reply' functionality to answer questions directly. This is helpful when managing multiple questions during a session.
Can sessions be left open for ongoing Q&A?
Yes, sessions can be left open continuously for students to join and ask questions at any time. The lecturer can check in periodically to answer them.
Can I manage announcements within the Q&A?
Yes, you can manage announcements in the Q&A tab to set the tone for what you want participants to ask or comment on.
Can quizzes, polls, and surveys be shared between instructors?
Yes, there are multiple ways to share sessions, including sharing the session directly, duplicating the session, or exporting and importing questions as a JSON file.
Can I customize the data export from Vevox?
No, you must manually sort the data after export. The exported report contains data in sequential order, and any sorting must be done manually.
Is there a maximum capacity for the number of students in a Vevox session?
Yes, the maximum capacity is 5,000 students per session.
Can I access the analytics page as an instructor?
No, the analytics page is available only to ITD admins.
