Using SpeedGrader
The SpeedGrader tool is another option for grading assignments in <Replace - Your LMS>. SpeedGrader can be accessed from the Gradebook or from the assignment.
Introductory Video
The following links you to a video overview of the SpeedGrader tool:
Accessing the SpeedGrader Tool
As mentioned above, there are two ways to access the SpeedGrader tool. The following links show you how to access the SpeedGrader from an assignment and from the Gradebook:
- Accessing SpeedGrader from an Assignment Links to an external site.
- Accessing SpeedGrader from the Gradebook Links to an external site.
SpeedGrader Features and Uses
SpeedGrader allows you to see and score the student's submission and provide feedback from one screen. It also allows you to score based on a rubric. Furthermore, SpeedGrader interacts automatically with Turnitin.com (if you have Turnitin enabled). When enabled through the assignment set-up, the submitted document is sent automatically to Turnitin.com, scored and the results are sent automatically back to SpeedGrader for you to review. There is no need for ID's or Pin #'s. The following links further detail these features and uses of the SpeedGrader tool:
- Working with SpeedGrader Links to an external site.
- Evaluating an Assignment in SpeedGrader Links to an external site.
- Opening a Rubric in SpeedGrader Links to an external site.
- Muting and Unmuting an Assignment Links to an external site.
- Leaving Feedback for Students Links to an external site.
- Turnitin and SpeedGrader Links to an external site.
We have now provided you with a basic overview on some of the features of the SpeedGrader tool. For more information on SpeedGrader, check out the Canvas Help Guides website Links to an external site. and type the word "SpeedGrader" in the Search field.
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