Shifting to Canvas

November 9, 2022

Grading and Feedback in Canvas

What is Canvas Speedgrader?

As an instructor, SpeedGrader allows you to view and grade student assignment submissions in one place using a simple point scale or complex rubric. Canvas accepts a variety of document formats and even URLs as assignment submissions. Some document assignments can be marked up for feedback directly within the submission. You can also provide feedback to your students with text or media comments.

When Would I Use SpeedGrader?

You can use SpeedGrader to:

Sort submissions by student and hide student names for anonymous grading
View submission details for each student, including resubmitted assignments
Use rubrics to assign grades
Leave feedback for your students
Track your grading progress and hide assignments while grading
View submissions in moderated assignments

How do I use Speedgrader to grade and provide feedback to students in Canvas?

Additional information about SpeedGrader and grading with a Rubric can be found in the Instructional Guide section of the Tips & Tricks Course. Enroll through the following link: Canvas FAQ, integrations, and Tips & Tricks.

Click the following links for direct information about SpeedGrader and Rubrics.

Tools for All Corner

Enhancing the Speed Grader Experience

Using the Speed Grader in Canvas is a tremendous advantage as it is a location where students will submit assignments and where teachers can provide feedback, add grades and offer insight. One item that is very helpful is a rubric that can be used to offer feedback for students. A rubric can be created in the course, or as a separate Word document.

Within the Canvas platform, students can interact with submission and rubrics by using the Read and Write Toolbar.

There are two separate reading tools for students to use.

If text can be highlighted, the Reading Tools for Play, Pause and Stop can be used.
For other text that needs to be read, the Screenshot Reader can be used to have text read.

Start with Accessible Rubrics

One of the best ways to allow any accessibility tools to work is to have an accessible document. There are some simple items to remember when creating rubrics in Microsoft Word. The Minnesota Instruction Technology Department has created a quick use card to offer insight into making your documents useful and accessible.

Microsoft Word Accessibility Quick Card.