The Assignment tool allows instructors to grade assignments and leave feedback, available on the Assignment evaluation page in the Evaluation panel. Use the Evaluation panel to grade and provide comments on submissions. On-paper submissions and observed in-person assignments display only the Evaluation panel, as no submissions are made in Brightspace.

Assignments can also be evaluated using the Quick Eval tool.

Evaluate Assignments in the Evaluation Panel

  1. On the Course Homepage, click on Activities, then click Assignments.
  1. On the Assignments page, click the drop-down arrow next to the assignment to grade and click View Submissions.
  1. From the Users tab, click Go to Evaluation for the student submission to evaluate.
  1. On the right-hand side you will see the feedback panel. This panel is where feedback and grade information can be provided. Evaluation tools include:
    • Use a rubric: Click to expand the rubric and grade by criterion.
    • Assign a grade: When using a rubric, the grade will auto-populate, or you have the option to enter manually.
    • Provide Written Feedback: Provide written feedback in the feedback text box.
    • Upload a feedback file: This can be a copy of the submission graded outside of Brightspace, instructor notes, or another file. 
    • Add video or audio feedback: Record one minute of audio or three minutes of video feedback.
  1. Once the evaluation is complete, click Publish to immediately release the grade and feedback to the student or Save Draft to release all grades at the same time once all evaluations are complete.

    The assignment evaluation is complete. Click the arrow to move to the next student submission.

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