Time to think
Preparation time is given prior to every question. Reflect, not panic.
Verify Student Understanding at Scale
The only assessment AI can't take.
Recorded viva responses that scale across cohorts.Consistent workflow, audit-ready evidence,built for accessibility and time-saving.
Test VivaEdu for free above. No email signup. No booking. No friction. Your test data is private.
How It Works
Four steps from setup to verified understanding.
Step 0
Add VivaEdu to your LMS in seconds
Select VivaEdu from your LMS content tools. Choose between routine vivas for whole cohorts or targeted verification for individual submissions.
Works with Blackboard Learn Ultra, Canvas, and Moodle via LTI 1.3.
Proven in Practice
Verified through usability studies with Durham University students.
Audit-ready by design. Every verification includes timestamped recordings, transcripts sent in batch to your LMS, and instructor review notes.
5x
faster verification
5-9 min vs 28-35 min traditional
85%
of students preferred VivaEdu
Lower stress, more preparation time
Why This Matters
Traditional verification methods are no longer sustainable. Institutions need scalable, defensible approaches that verify understanding without overwhelming staff.
Oral assessment is the most AI-resilient verification method. VivaEdu makes it practical at scale.
Read the full problem statementDesigned for students, not against them
Prep time before every question. Open notes. No live pressure. This tests understanding, not memorization.
Open notes, open materials
Not a memory test. Their own submission and any context provided can be referenced and viewed during the viva if configured.
What we're testing
Can they explain their own reasoning? That's the question AI can't answer.
Time to think
Prep time before every question.
Open notes
Reference materials welcome.
What we test
Can they explain their reasoning?
Standardised verification you can stand behind
Replace ad hoc oral checks with a consistent process that is fair for students and defensible for staff.
Documented questions and rubrics
Build question sets and rubrics per assignment, not improvised on the spot.
Recordings and transcripts
Keep recordings and transcripts attached to each attempt for review and appeals.
Clear review trail
See who reviewed what, when, and what decision was recorded.
Reasonable adjustments, consistently applied
Extra time, pause and resume, and typing alternatives applied in a consistent workflow.
Outcomes stay in your LMS
Sync results back so records stay where governance expects them.
See VivaEdu in Action
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Example Verification Questions
Brief, contextual reflections that validate understanding of submitted work.
Walk me through your main argument
Which part are you most confident about?
Clarify what you meant on page 3...
How did you approach this analysis?
Address a potential counter-argument
What's your strongest piece of evidence?
Example Questions
Walk me through your main argument
Which part are you most confident about?
Clarify what you meant on page 3...
How did you approach this analysis?
Works with your existing tools
Flag submissions during normal grading. No restructuring required. VivaEdu fits into your workflow, not the other way around.
LMS Integrations
Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle (LTI 1.3)
Web app access also available for management outside the LMS.
- Screen reader and keyboard support
- Extra time and pause/resume
- Typing-based alternative available
Numerous reasonable adjustment accommodations.
- Multilingual capabilities
- Pause/Resume, Rerecording, Extra Time
The student experience is a number one priority.
Research and perspective
Pilot VivaEdu
Production ready. Start with a small pilot, then scale with a consistent workflow, clear evidence, and minimal LMS overhead.Request a procurement pack for IT, data protection, and governance review.