Other Frequently Asked Questions

Creating a Student Account to Join my Summer Teaching Institute

"I'm an instructor attending an APSI, AMTA, or other training. We plan to use Pivot Interactives, but I have a teacher account. Now what?"

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FAQ: I keep getting a pop-up to "refresh for updates." Should I click it?

Yes! We are always working to make Pivot Interactives better.

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Grader FAQ: My account is "inactive." What do I do?

You received an email that says your account is "inactive." This will not affect your ability to grade.

Written by Linda Detwiler
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Sneak Preview of Fall 2021

Knowing what's coming up will help you plan your usage of Pivot Interactives for the 2021-22 school year

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Student FAQ: How do I unsubmit an assignment?

Students cannot unsubmit work. This can only be done by an instructor.

Written by Linda Detwiler
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Teacher FAQ: How to handle multiple accounts for different schools

"I work at two different schools and I want to use Pivot at both schools. What should I do?"

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The Score/0 Calculation Issue

"My student's score is reading as X/0 and the score won't calculate."

Written by Linda Detwiler
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Teacher FAQ: How can I make a fake student account for myself?

"I want a student account so that I can save my work or view my work exactly like a student."

Written by Linda Detwiler
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Teacher FAQ: How do I add a co-teacher to my class?

While there is not a direct way to add a co-teacher to a class, there are several ways to give a co-teacher nearly equal access to a class.

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Teacher FAQ: Giving "completion points" in Pivot Interactives

"Is there a way to just give everyone who answered a question the points in one click?"

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Student FAQ: I cannot type my answers on my assignment.

There are several reasons why you cannot type in a question. Here, we will address the common reasons and fixes.

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Student FAQ: How do I cite a lab activity from Pivot Interactives?

Need to write a citation or cite your activity as a source? Find all the information you need to write your MLA or APA citation.

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"I want to transfer my account to another teacher."

How to give a new teacher your Pivot Interactives account

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Using Pivot Interactives with Moodle

Pivot Interactives uses LTI 1.3 for authentication to LMSs.

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Is Vernier the single sole source vendor for Pivot Interactives

Vernier is the single sole source vendor for Pivot Interactives

Written by Matt Vonk
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How do I clear the chat messages that are blocking my screen?

Chat messages are blocking my screen, and I can't see my work.

Written by Trevor Register
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Is Pivot Interactives Secure? Do you have an HECVAT?

Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit

Written by Matt Vonk
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Video Failed to Play and other Playback Issues

I'm seeing a black screen with the error "Video Failed to Play." Sometimes videos load but play very slowly.

Written by Trevor Register
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Is Pivot Accessible? Do you have a VPAT?

Voluntary Product Accessibility Template

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Does Pivot Interactives work on Chromebooks?

What about iPads or phones?

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Using Pivot Interactives with Schoology

Pivot Interactives uses LTI 1.3 for authentication to LMSs. When Schoology becomes compliant, Pivot Interactives is ready.

Written by Peter Bohacek
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Using Pivot Interactives with Google Classroom

You can embed links to assignments, and have students upload responses to Google Classroom

Written by Peter Bohacek
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Tips for Getting Funding to use Pivot Interactives

Provide Evidence of Effectiveness to your administrators.

Written by Peter Bohacek
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Using Pivot Interactives for Teacher Workshops

All course leaders for AP Summer Institutes and other workshops can have free access.

Written by Peter Bohacek
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FAQ for Cengage Leads

Information for Cengage Reps

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