Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about how Qtaum works — for you and your students.
Do students need accounts?
No. Students use secure access links tied to their submission. They open a link, submit their work, and use that link (or request a new one by email) to view feedback and submit revisions.
What does the workflow look like?
Students submit work → you review and publish structured feedback → students revise → you approve. Everything stays connected from first submission to final version.
Can students submit revisions?
Yes. After feedback is published, students submit a new version and respond in context. You review what changed and continue until the work meets your expectations.
How is feedback structured?
Feedback is organized as Issues, Suggestions, and Questions, with priorities like Must Fix, Should Fix, and Nice to Have. Students always know what to address first.
Does AI grade student work?
No. Qtaum does not assign scores or make decisions. You stay fully in control of what gets published.
What does AI actually do?
AI can prepare a private draft summary and suggest structured feedback items. It helps you start faster — you decide what stays.
Can students see AI-generated drafts?
No. Drafts are private. Students only see the feedback you approve.
Do I have to use AI?
No. You can write everything yourself, edit suggestions, or ignore AI completely. It's optional.
What if the AI draft is wrong?
You catch it before publishing. Nothing reaches students until you approve it.
How does version locking work?
When you start reviewing, the submission stays fixed. After feedback is published, students submit a new version instead of changing the one you reviewed.
Can students reply to feedback?
Yes. Students reply directly to specific items, especially Questions, so discussions stay focused and in context.
What file formats are supported?
Students can submit any file format up to 25MB, or provide links (like Google Docs) instead of uploading files.
AI review support is available for PDF files, common text/code files (.txt, .md, .py, .java, .js, .html, .css, .json, .xml, .csv), and Google Docs links. Other formats can still be submitted — you'll review them manually.
Is Qtaum free?
Yes, during beta. We're focused on refining the workflow with early instructors. You'll get advance notice before any pricing changes.
What happens to my data if I stop using Qtaum?
Your data remains yours. Export options are planned before beta ends.
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