Rhetorix Lab offers a video‑based assessment platform that lets higher‑education instructors conduct oral exams and spoken quizzes within their LMS.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Educators struggle to verify genuine student understanding because AI-generated written work can be indistinguishable from authentic responses, making it difficult to assess thinking without adding grading workload.
Solution
Rhetorix Lab provides a video‑based assessment platform that lets instructors conduct oral exams and spoken quizzes directly within their existing LMS. The system delivers prompts, records student video responses, and offers a structured grading dashboard with rubric integration, searchable transcripts, and variable playback speed to streamline evaluation. By requiring students to articulate knowledge verbally, the platform reduces reliance on AI‑generated text and restores confidence in grading while keeping instructor effort constant. Seamless LTI 1.3 integration ensures grades sync automatically with platforms such as Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, and Moodle.
Target Audience
Primary customers are higher‑education instructors and departments seeking authentic, low‑effort assessment methods for courses ranging from humanities to foreign‑language instruction.
Features
- Adaptive question delivery with Spontaneous Mode for on‑the‑spot questioning and Open Mode for prepared speeches
- Built‑in video capture up to 3 minutes per response with configurable time limits and retake policies
- Structured grading dashboard featuring click‑to‑score rubrics, smart searchable transcripts, and adjustable playback speed
- LTI 1.3 compatible integration for automatic grade syncing with major LMSs
- Multi‑language support for assessing pronunciation and conversational skills
- Tiered pricing per student, including a free Foundations plan for low‑stakes pilots