Quercus SpeedGrader

What Can I Use It For?

SpeedGrader features

Instructors can use SpeedGrader to view, comment, and grade student submissions directly within the browser.

Special Notes

Multiple Graders using Speedgrader at the same time

If multiple Graders are accessing Speedgrader at the same time to grade student submissions, it is possible for grades and comments to be overwritten or lost.

To prevent this, it is suggested to schedule grading periods to allow each Grader to access submissions in an individual time slot.

If grading periods must overlap, it is recommended to refresh the page every time you open a new student submission, to ensure you are seeing the latest updates.

This Academic Toolbox tool helps you...
Assess student work & provide feedback
Typical course activity format:
Synchronous or asynchronous
Quercus integration
Built-in tool

Where can I get more support?

Related resources / similar tools

Cost
Centrally funded

How to Get Started

Instructors can use SpeedGrader to view, comment, and grade student submissions directly within the browser.

How to Use This Tool

SpeedGrader displays assignment submissions for active students in your course. However, SpeedGrader displays assignment submissions according to the current Gradebook settings for inactive enrollments and concluded enrollments. For instance, if the Gradebook settings show inactive enrollments, inactive student submissions also appear in SpeedGrader.

Collecting assignments through the Quercus Assignments tool automatically adds class assessments to the Grades area of your Quercus course.  Make the most of grading features by using the SpeedGrader to assess student work and provide feedback.  You can access the Speedgrader through the Gradebook or directly from the assignment, quiz or graded discussion that you will be grading.  

The SpeedGrader gives an all-in-one view of each student’s submission, with options for annotative feedback, rubrics, grade information, sorting by submission date.  Along with text comments, you can use additional text, audio and video feedback if you wish.  For document-based submissions, you can even use a digital stylus to handwrite comments using a compatible touchscreen device or add annotations using a tablet with the Canvas Teacher app. 

 

 

 

Guides

Videos

Security Considerations

Multiple Graders using Speedgrader at the same time

When multiple Graders are using Speedgrader at the same time to grade student submissions, it is possible that comments and grades will be overwritten or lost. If multiple Graders will need to access submissions, it is recommended to schedule times for each Grader to work individually. If grading session must overlap, reload your browser every time you open a new student submission to view the latest updates.

Last Modified:

22 January, 2024

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