Set up a PitchIQ module

The quick way

1. Add a PitchIQ module to an unpublished Course in the Course Builder
2. Determine the PitchIQ type
3. Provide details on the goal of the PitchIQ
4. Configure settings based on the PitchIQ type

Do this step by step

Add a PitchIQ to a Course and configure the settings to control submission rules, peer reviews, and grading, ensuring alignment with team goals. Then, use PitchIQ reminders to encourage timely participation and skill development.

• Add a PitchIQ to a Course
• Configure the PitchIQ settings
• Manage PitchIQ reminders

Add a PitchIQ to a Course

1. While building or editing an unpublished Course in the Course Builder, drag and drop the PitchIQ block to the Course from the left menu. A PitchIQ can be part of a Course with a lesson, test, or survey or be a stand-alone module. You can only add one PitchIQ per Course.
2. Select the PitchIQ type from the Pitch type drop-down menu. You can choose Recording, Write, Upload, Screen Capture, or Voice Over. If you select Recording, Screen Capture, or Voiceover, use the checkbox to determine if it will be a Webcam pitch. If left unchecked, users will use their microphone only.
   • Recording: Users record a pitch using their device's microphone and/or webcam, which can be used for automatic PitchAI analysis.
   • Write: Users write a pitch to simulate authoring an email. A text box will be provided in which users will write a response to the PitchIQ goal.
   • Upload: Users will upload a video or audio file they created outside the Showpad platform. Video or audio files can be uploaded in the following formats: .mp4, .mp3 .mov, .wmv, .avi, and .webm.
   • Screen capture: Users will record content on their screen with audio-only or webcam recording. This is best used for process and product demo purposes.
   • Voiceover: Users will add commentary to a static file using their microphone and/or webcam. You can allow users to upload their own file or add a file you want them to present. Accepted file types include PPT, PPTX, PPSX, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOX, and PDF.
3. Add a PitchIQ Goal to help explain what you want your users to achieve with their pitch. To get the best results, write a specific goal that lists the key topics you expect the user to cover.

4. Next, choose your PitchIQ Metrics. Select the five metrics that align with the Course you are creating. Click in the field to display a drop-down menu with the other criteria options available, as well as definitions for each. Only the selected criteria will appear as options for your users. Read more about customizing PitchIQ criteria.

   Tip: The quality of our AI-powered pitch reviews depends on the PitchIQ Metrics you set up and on a clear, descriptive PitchIQ goal. The PitchAI auto-scoring analyzes users’ pitch transcripts against the specific metrics and keywords you include in the goal to provide an accurate evaluation. 

Configure the PitchIQ settings

1. Open the Pitch Settings by clicking anywhere within the PitchIQ module.
2. Time to completion, the amount of time you expect a user to take to finish the PitchIQ, is automatically set at 5 minutes. Adjust it manually as desired. 
3. Target time allows users to understand the approximate time this pitch should take. It is automatically set at 2 minutes, and can be adjusted at any time. Going over or under the target time won’t stop the recording. Their performance based on that understanding can be factored into your scoring criteria. We recommend keeping the target time under 10 minutes.
4. Passing Score percentage is automatically set to 75%, and can be adjusted as needed.
5. To require users to get a passing PitchIQ score to pass the Course, check the box next to Require passing score to pass Course. If they get below the passing score, they will fail the Course.
6. In the PitchIQ review section, choose to assign Managers and/or Named individuals as reviewers. If no managers or named individuals are assigned, the Course author becomes the reviewer.
   • If you select Managers, choose between All group managers or Managers of assigned groups.
     • All group managers: Reviewers are all managers of groups a user belongs to, even if the group is not assigned to the Course.
     • Managers of assigned groups: Reviewers are only managers of groups the user belongs to, assigned to the Course.
   • Named Individuals: Reviewers are individually selected from the same Division as the Course and will be reviewers for all Course participants.
7. Optionally set the Due Date for Reviews. Check the Assign due date box to set how many days after submission reviews should be completed.
   • You can Lock pitch reviews after due date by checking the box. This means reviewers will not be able to review a pitch past its review due date. If needed, admins or Promoted Members with access can unlock a Course past its final date by picking a new deadline, allowing it to be reviewed again.
8. Under Reviews that count towards the official score, check the Managers and/or Named Individuals boxes.
9. To Make pitches visible on leaderboards, social page, and search results, check the box.
   • Check the box for users to see all Course pitches, or uncheck it to show only pitches from their group.

Manage PitchIQ reminders

You can set up automatic reminders for PitchIQs that need to be completed.

1. Click the gear icon in the upper right corner to open Admin Settings.
2. Select Messaging from the left menu and scroll to the Coach Messaging section.
3. In the Pitch Management Reminders section, choose the default reminder frequency between Never, Semi-Monthly, Weekly, or Daily.
4. Click Save.