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[Schoology] How to Use the CoGrader for Schoology Extension

How to grade student writing assignments directly from Schoology, with just one click into CoGrader with the CoGrader for Schoology extension.

Written by Gabriel Chi

Video Walkthrough

Watch the full step-by-step walkthrough or follow the instructions below.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Install the Extension

  1. Open Google Chrome and go to the Chrome Web Store.

  2. Search for "CoGrader". You'll see three options: CoGrader for Canvas, CoGrader for Blackboard, and CoGrader for Schoology.

  3. Select CoGrader for Schoology, or just follow this Link.

  4. Click Add to Chrome and confirm the installation.

Step 2: Open a Course in Schoology

  1. Log in to Schoology and click CoGrader.

  2. Select the course you want to grade.

  3. Open the assignment you want to grade. Under each assignment you'll now see a "Grade with CoGrader" button. This option only appears once the CoGrader for Schoology extension is installed.

Step 3: Send the Assignment to CoGrader

  1. Select the assignment you want to grade and click "Grade with CoGrader".

  2. When the pop-up appears, click "Send to CoGrader".

  3. You can import the rubric you've set up in Schoology, skip and create one inside CoGrader, or use a ready-made CoGrader rubric.

Step 4: Select Your Rubric and Grade

  1. Make sure you're already signed in to CoGrader so it doesn't prompt you to sign in again. Once sending is done, it redirects you to the CoGrader page.

  2. Set your grading parameters. You can keep the imported Schoology rubric or select a different rubric from your CoGrader library.

  3. Click Import and Grade to begin AI-powered grading. Grading usually takes about a minute or two.

Step 5: Review the Results

  1. Once grading is complete, open a submission to see the student's writing alongside the feedback and scores.

  2. Review the feedback and grades for accuracy.

  3. Adjust the feedback or grades as needed, just like you would in CoGrader.

  4. Click Approve when you're satisfied.

Step 6: Send Feedback Back to Schoology

  1. Click the "Send to Schoology" button.

  2. CoGrader will show an "Open in Schoology" pop-up. Click it to jump straight to the assignment.

  3. Open a student's submission. You'll see it was graded and posted by CoGrader.

  4. Click "Insert Feedback". The feedback appears as a drafted comment, but it isn't sent yet.

  5. Post the comment to finalize it as your feedback to the student.

Step 7: Repeat for Each Student

Move to the next student submission and repeat. CoGrader will have already scored each graded student, so you just review and post the feedback.

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