The SpeedGrader allows you to provide student submissions with feedback and a grade.

With this tool, as a teacher, I can:

  • Assess individual and group assignments;
  • grade student submissions anonymously, thus avoiding bias;
  • apply a plagiarism check to the submission;
  • decide when the grade/feedback will be visible to the student;
  • download student submissions and upload a submission with evaluation;
  • easily apply the assessment matrix (rubric) from Canvas Rubrics.

Watch an impression of Canvas SpeedGrader

Why should I use this tool?

The tool is part of Canvas and therefore has a direct link to Canvas Grades and Assignments, this makes it easy to use for you and the students.

What is this tool less suitable for?
  • It is not possible to set a (mandatory) reflection on the assessment. The FeedbackFruits tools do give you the opportunity to set a mandatory reflection.
  • You can’t easily reuse comments in this tool.
When does this tool work best?
  • Grading a product is more objective, purposeful, and instructive when given based on an assessment matrix (rubric). By making these criteria explicit, they support the student in understanding the commentary1. In doing so, it is then visible to students what they should have done differently to receive a particular final assessment.
  • Share the assessment matrix (rubric) of the assignment at the beginning of the block; this way students know what the requirements for successful performance are2. Ideally, you should also use this matrix when giving feedback on a draft version of the assignment.

1Jönsson, A., & Panadero, E. (2017). The use and design of rubrics to support assessment for learning. In Scaling up assessment for learning in higher education (pp. 99-111). Springer, Singapore.

2Ragupathi, K., & Lee, A. (2020). Beyond fairness and consistency in grading: The Role of Rubrics in Higher Education. In Diversity and inclusion in global higher education (pp. 73-95). Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore.