Grading Submissions

Learn how to grade student work efficiently.

Accessing Submissions

1. Open the assignment or quiz

2. Click "View Submissions" or "Grade"

3. See all student submissions

Grading Interface

SpeedGrader

Navigate through submissions:

Previous/Next buttons
Student dropdown
Submission history

Viewing Submissions

File preview (PDF, Word, images)
Text submissions inline
Download originals

Entering Grades

Point-Based

Enter points earned
Out of total possible
Percentage calculated

Rubric-Based

1. Open attached rubric

2. Click rating for each criterion

3. Points calculated automatically

4. Add criterion comments

Letter Grade

Select from grade scheme
Automatic point equivalent

Providing Feedback

Written Comments

Overall comments box
Specific inline comments
Voice comments (record audio)

Annotations

On submitted documents:

Highlight text
Draw/mark up
Add sticky notes
Strikethrough

AI-Assisted Feedback

1. Enable AI suggestions

2. Review suggested feedback

3. Edit or approve

4. Apply to submission

Bulk Grading

Grade Multiple

Select submissions
Apply same grade/feedback
Useful for participation

Import Grades

1. Export grade template (CSV)

2. Enter grades in spreadsheet

3. Import back to DNLearn

Grade Visibility

Release Options

Immediately visible
Hidden until date
Hidden until all graded
Manual release

Grade Notifications

Students notified when:

Grades posted
Feedback added
Grade changed

Tips for Efficiency

1. Use rubrics consistently

2. Create feedback templates

3. Grade in batches

4. Use keyboard shortcuts

5. Enable AI assistance