Once all the bubble sheets have been collected, it’s time to scan them to produce a file, or files, to upload to Akindi. If you are using a College networked printer/scanner, you may choose to save the resulting file to a USB flash drive, or have the scanner email it to your account or send to your OneDrive.
File Size Management Tips
Most users choose to have the printer/scanner email the file(s). However, the capacity of email systems to attach and send large files (larger than around 20 MB) is limited. The PDF file that is produced when scanning about 50 Response Sheets is considered the upper size limit of what is supported, so if you are teaching larger classes it’s best to separate and scan the Response Sheets into bundles of no more than 50 sheets per bundle. This will, of course, produce more than one PDF file, and they will all need to be uploaded to the Akindi Assessment.
For simplicity and for smaller classes, it’s best to choose scan settings that will produce a single PDF document for all the bubble sheets. If those settings cannot be determined, you may also create multiple PDF files, eventually submitting all the PDF files to the system.
Bubble Sheet Scanning Instructions
You can follow the instructions below if you are using a standard Mohawk College networked scanner/printer. For screenshot examples of each of the tasks included in this list, please review the Scan the Bubble Sheets section of the Using Akindi for Administering and Grading Assessments document linked at the bottom of this page.
- Place the bubble sheets in the document tray face up.
- After authenticating, choose Scan on the printer's input panel.
- Choose where you want the scan file to be sent.
- Most users choose to have the scan sent automatically to their Mohawk College email account.
- On the next screen, confirm your settings and select the Start button.
Tips for Bubble Sheet Scanning
- Scan only the sheets that learners have completed. There is no need to scan the blank sheets for learners who did not write the test(s); however, if you do scan unused sheets, you can remove them later.
- If you are unable to use the scanner, see your department support staff for assistance. Alternatively, you can also share your completed bubble sheets with another individual to complete the scanning task.
Who can help you at Mohawk?
Instructional Designers assist faculty with getting started with Akindi for administering and grading assessments.