Quercus SpeedGrader
Instructors can use SpeedGrader to view, comment, and grade student submissions directly within the browser.
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.
The Academic Toolbox helps you...
The tools in your Quercus Academic Toolbox can assist with your course delivery by Organizing Content, helping you Connect and communicate with your students, Assessing student work and providing feedback, and allowing you to Teach from a distance.
Typical Course Format?
Most tools in the Academic Toolbox can assist in both online and face-to-face courses. Many tools can provide benefits in either synchronous or asynchronous teaching. Some tools have been primarily designed for one format or another (synchronous/asynchronous), however, may be adapted for any format depending on your pedagogical goals.
To learn more about different teaching modalities, please consult our Online Teaching & Learning page, arrange a consultation with a CTSI Teaching Liason, or contact your Divisional support representative.
Where can I get more support?
Related resources / similar tools
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
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Canvas (Quercus) Resources
Videos
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Instructor: SpeedGrader Overview
In this video you will learn how to use SpeedGrader to grade and comment on assignment submissions.
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Video-Guide/SpeedGrader-Overview-Instructors/ta-p/382107
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Annotate and Make Comments on Assignments
In this video, you will get an overview of Canvas DocViewer.
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Video-Guide/DocViewer-Overview-All-Users/ta-p/383743
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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