To start grading with TimelyGrader, you'll first need to create an assignment. The details you include during assignment setup give the AI the context it needs to generate accurate feedback and grading suggestions.
1. Create a New Assignment
When you're in your course, navigate to the Assignments tab, and click the "+ Create" button in the top right corner of the page.
2. Fill in the Mandatory Fields
For the AI to have sufficient information to provide grading and feedback suggestions, you must add an:
Assignment name
Assignment description
Assignment rubric
You can either create a rubric manually or generate one with AI based on your assignment description. To learn more about creating rubrics, please review this article.
3. Decide Which AI Suggestions to Enable
By default, both AI grading and feedback suggestions are enabled. You can disable either one if your assignment only requires feedback or grading support.
4. Save as Draft or Publish
If you haven't finalized the setup of your assignment, you can choose to save it as a draft by clicking the arrow on the "Publish" button and selecting "Save as Draft." If you've finalized the assignment setup, click "Publish."
💡 Note: You can save the assignment as a draft without filling in all required fields. However, to preview grading and feedback suggestions or upload student submissions, all required information must be completed.
Advanced Assignment Setup
That’s all you need to get started with your first assignment! For even more accurate grading and feedback suggestions, we recommend exploring advanced options like adding a content bank and customizing advanced grading/feedback settings. If you'd like to learn more, you can check out these guides: