Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any specific requirements for hardware or software for end user computers?
PebblePad has no particular requirements for the computers used to access the system, other than an up-to-date web browser. PebblePad is compatible with App...
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How does the platform help institutions assess student learning?
ATLAS is an Institutional Space designed to support active teaching, learning and assessment. It is the space where learners, organised into groups or sets,...
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What industry standard authentication methods does the system support?
PebblePad supports integration with LDAP, Active Directory, SAML2 (Shibboleth, ADFS, Oracle Access Manager, other compatible solutions) and other secure aut...
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How does the platform integrate with student management systems?
We do not directly integrate with any SIS system but provide data sharing through PebblePad's inbuilt data-island or through the API.  The DataIslan...
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Can ATLAS display earlier versions of students work or snapshots from a defined date/time?
All items submitted to ATLAS include the date of submission, date of creation and the last updated date. This is by default a live view of the current state...
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How does PebblePad integrate with Blackboard?
A building block is available to provide integration with Blackboard and can be found here https://github.com/OSCELOT/bb-basiclti. The block includes LTI in...
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Does PebblePad support badges?
PebblePad supports the linking of a user's account with their Credly account. Available badges are then displayed within PebblePad and are able to be li...
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Can I report on student progress?
A large number of reports are available within the system, including reports on global usage statistics. Individual activities can also be reported on based...
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Which browsers and operating systems are supported by PebblePad?
PebblePad is HTML5 and has been optimised to be fully responsive and is compatible with all common modern browsers on PCs and Macs.  Browser support is ...
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How can users search and navigate the items they create and upload?
Any items in PebblePad can be tagged to aid searching, organising and aggregation. A simple keyword search option is available within a user's personal ...
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