The reckoning has come. Seemingly overnight, my once small pile of ungraded assignments has morphed into a digital mountain. I stare at the screen, dreading hours of click-to-open, click-to-comment, click-to-score, click-to-close documents and attachments. All that’s left is cancelling weekend plans… right?
Canvas SpeedGrader to the Rescue
I’ll admit it: finding Canvas SpeedGrader saved not only my weekends but hours of late-night work. The SpeedGrader feature allows instructors to access student submissions directly from each assignment, including—drumroll, please—attachments! No more hunting and sorting to find and open attached information. With SpeedGrader, the attachments are at your fingertips. SpeedGrader is already built into Canvas, so no downloads or integrations are required. Bonus!
How SpeedGrader works
SpeedGrader is available for all graded assignments. SpeedGrader can be accessed quickly via Assignments, Quizzes, Graded Discussions, and the Gradebook. Score both individual and group submissions using either a rubric or grading scale. Feedback can be left in some document assignments, and instructors may also add text or media feedback.
Reclaim your weekends with SpeedGrader
SpeedGrader saved my free time, and it can save yours, too! Don’t lose another Saturday in a maze of assignments clicks. These great resources will get you started in a flash:
- ITAC’s hands-on and recorded Canvas Trainings
- ITAC’s Canvas Instructor Guide
- 3-minute Canvas SpeedGrader video overview
- Canvas Basics Guide SpeedGrader section
- SpeedGrader Frequently Asked Questions
For more help with Canvas or the SpeedGrader feature, contact the IT Assistance Center. Happy SpeedGrading!
Kimberly Conner is a copy editor in the IT Marketing and Communications office.
