Frequently asked questions

Does CourseKit replace a Quality Matters review?

No. CourseKit is a pre-review aid. It surfaces export-based signals so you can fix the easy things before a human review. It does not perform, replace, or substitute for a Quality Matters peer review, which requires trained human reviewers.

Are the results certified or official?

No. CourseKit does not issue or imply any certification, including QM, WCAG, ADA, FERPA, or institutional approval. Results are heuristic signals to verify, not a pass/fail determination. See the compliance status note for the full list.

Is my course or student data sent anywhere?

No. Course content, question banks, document scans, pasted objectives, and pasted syllabus notes are processed in your browser; nothing is uploaded or stored on a server; files and results stay in tab memory until you reset, close, or reload the tab. The app loads no third-party analytics or tracking. More detail is on the privacy page.

Can I upload student data? Is it FERPA-safe?

Files are processed in your browser, but browser-first processing is not the same as institutional approval. Do not upload FERPA-covered or otherwise sensitive student records unless your institution has approved that use. Institutional teams can review CourseKit under their own policies on the Trust & Institutional Review page.

What does each tool actually check, and not check?

• Course Analyzer reads a Canvas IMSCC/ZIP export. Its QM Evidence tab surfaces design-review signals against the QM 7th-Edition standards, and its Alignment Map tab creates a draft map you complete. It checks structure it can see in the export; it cannot judge alignment quality, or read content held in external syllabus tools, LTIs, linked documents, media platforms, or unpublished materials.
• Measurable Objectives Checker reviews pasted objective text for vague leading verbs and suggests stronger measurable verbs. It does not judge course alignment or objective quality by itself.
• Alt-Scan inventories images and alt text in DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and tagged PDFs. Very large decks and workbooks get a bounded review with disclosure. Captions, transcripts, and untagged-PDF visuals cannot be verified automatically and are flagged for manual review.
• Question Bank Formatter (formerly the Respondus Formatter) cleans and converts a question bank into Respondus Standard Format and Akindi import formats. Always confirm the import in your LMS or Akindi before assigning to students.

Where did the QM readiness check and CAM generator go?

They are now part of the Course Analyzer. Use the QM Evidence and Alignment Map tabs. Old tool links redirect to the Course Analyzer.

How accurate is it? Can I trust the results?

CourseKit is built to be accurate on what it can see in an export, and honest about what it cannot. Where a standard cannot be verified structurally, it is marked for manual review rather than guessed. Treat every result as a signal to confirm, not a verdict.

Is CourseKit affiliated with Quality Matters, Canvas, or any university?

No. CourseKit is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Quality Matters / MarylandOnline, Instructure (Canvas), or any institution. References to those names are descriptive only. See About for who builds it.

How do I get help or report a problem?

Email victoriglesiascs@gmail.com. For accessibility feedback specifically, see the accessibility statement.