Makes a submission
Submits to the viva assessment link in the VLE, like any other assignment.
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MachinaViva
Authentic vivas for the AI era in Higher Education
Assess real understanding with a live, text-based viva.
Inclusive, consistent vivas that keep assessment authentic in the generative-AI era. Guided questioning, trusted transcripts, no hard surveillance, and a seamless fit with university workflows.
Live Viva Session
Climate Resilience
Simulated viva.
The challenge
Students still need to show they understand, even with AI in the mix.
Generative AI can churn out essays and code, but it can’t think on its feet. Universities need a fast, fair viva to prove students still own their ideas.
The risk
AI can polish or even write submissions, making it hard to tell who understands the work. A grade based on text alone can reward the tool, not the student.
Consequence: silent erosion of learning outcomes and grade integrity.
The need
Live questioning that probes decisions, evidence, and trade-offs. You need to see students think on their feet, not just turn in a perfected document.
Goal: verify ownership of ideas and surface reasoning, not just final wording.
The answer
Scaled vivas: guided, text-based dialogue that confirms comprehension and deters delegation to AI. Signals and transcripts keep outcomes, context, and integrity visible.
Result: authentic assessment at cohort scale without surveillance or scheduling chaos.
Flow
From zero to viva in minutes.
Clear steps for students, low lift for teachers.
Student journey
Starts the viva
Begins when ready (before the deadline) with clear timing, tone, and resources.
Reviews feedback
Sees targeted feedback and can export the transcript (if enabled by the teacher).
Teacher journey
Configure viva
Creates and configures viva assignment directly in VLE.
Monitor roster
Track completions, view transcripts, and see integrity signals in one table.
Review & record
Scan transcripts and flags, add notes, and export what you need for grading workflows.
Teacher experience
Monitor vivas and configure settings in one place.
See completions, transcripts, integrity flags, or flip to settings to configure vivas.
Example roster view for one assignment — click “View” to explore the transcript experience.
Transcript review
Student:
Completed
Q1: Summarise your main claim in one sentence.
Rewilding improves resilience by restoring trophic cascades that stabilise ecosystems.
Q2: What evidence would challenge your claim?
If predator reintroduction led to herbivore collapse or invasive spread, that would contradict it.
Q3: What policy would you propose?
Pilot rewilding with incentives for affected farmers and monitoring for invasive risk.
minutes
File
Feed to Viva
Assignment_brief.pdf
Reading_list.docx
Upload additional resources for this viva.
Why MachinaViva
Built for academic judgement, not policing.
A modern viva experience that respects students and equips staff.
Authenticity by design
Outcome-aligned questioning reveals reasoning that AI-written text can’t fake.
Transparent signals
Focus shifts, paste events, and timing patterns stay contextual and human-readable.
Institution-ready
LTI 1.3 native, runs inside your LMS, no parallel logins or extra identities.
Scales with cohorts
Consistent tone, pacing, and depth across hundreds of students without scheduling chaos.
Trust & Security
Privacy-first, standards-native, aligned with institutional workflows.
LTI 1.3 native
Works with Canvas, Blackboard Ultra, Moodle, Brightspace, and Sakai. No bespoke SSO.
Data minimisation
Store transcripts, signals, and configs — never audio, video, or biometrics.
Clear student messaging
Students see exactly what is recorded and why. No hidden monitoring.
Operational guardrails
Timeouts, deployment IDs, and JWKS rotation are handled for you.
Pricing
Simple plans to start, scale, and standardise.
Pick the path that fits your cohort size and rollout pace.
Pilot
Free
Up to 50 students · 1 course · 1 year
- Full viva experience
- Trusted transcripts & signals
- Email support
Course*
£5
per student per year
- Single course rollout
- Configured feedback & tone
- Priority support
School
£4k
per year · up to 2000 students
- Multiple courses & cohorts
- Shared rubrics & settings
- Dedicated success partner
Institution*
£20k
per year
- University-wide deployment
- Advanced integrity insights
- Data residency choices
*Course plan capped at 500 students per year. Institution plan capped at 10,000 students; custom terms available for larger deployments.
Pilots underway
Universities piloting MachinaViva.
Partnering with leading institutions to validate viva quality and scale.
