CTLD ReadyIf you have comments that you find yourself using repeatedly while grading, you can save those comments in SpeedGrader’s Comment Library instead of retyping the same comment over and over. The SpeedGrader Comment Library enables you to add frequently used comments to an assignment easily. The comment library does have some limitations. When you add […]
Extra credit opportunities can be an excellent strategy for encouraging students to go above and beyond and explore certain areas of a course in more detail. Extra credit can also provide struggling students with chances to correct any misunderstandings related to their course content and potentially increase their overall grades. Canvas allows instructors to customize […]
There are many advantages to using a weighted grading scheme. For example, you don’t need to manipulate points to make your total points work out to a nice even number (like 1000), and you don’t need to shuffle points around when you add, remove, or change an assignment. Also, you can easily ensure that major […]
Note: Grading by question is only available in Classic Quizzes. As of yet, New Quizzes do not have this functionality. When grading quizzes and exams, you may prefer to grade all responses to a single question rather than grade student submissions individually. Grading this way can help you focus on the context of the question […]
Note: This is the fourth section of a five-section Canvas Spotlight on Grading in Canvas. Below is a list of the other sections: The Canvas Gradebook offers a wide variety of customizations and options, allowing you to create a system that works best for you. This final Spotlight in the Grading in Canvas Series will […]
Note: This is the third section of a five-section Canvas Spotlight on Grading in Canvas. Below is a list of the other sections: When communicating with students about your grading process and what they can expect, it’s important to understand how students access their grades in Canvas. One method you can use to understand the […]
Note: This is the first section of a five-section Canvas Spotlight on Grading in Canvas. Below is a list of the other sections: The Canvas Gradebook is a powerful and helpful tool for both in-person and online courses. Instructors can view, score, and provide feedback for student submissions directly through the Gradebook. This Spotlight Series […]
SpeedGrader is a built-in Canvas tool that makes grading more efficient and organized. Instructors can use SpeedGrader to view student work, assign grades with or without a rubric, provide feedback, and quickly progress to the next student in the course. SpeedGrader can be used to grade all types of assignments, including quizzes, group work, and […]
Working with a student who has an incomplete grade in a Canvas course creates some complications. By default, Canvas will make the course inaccessible to students at the scheduled end of the semester. If you have a student with an incomplete, you can set the course to allow students to access it even after the […]
Working with a student who has an incomplete grade in a Canvas course creates some complications. One of the simplest methods of enabling a student to complete their incomplete grade is through email. In this tutorial, you will learn how to send relevant files and resources to the student through either Canvas or email. The […]