Before launching TimelyGrader, you need to make sure your assignments are set up correctly to avoid issues with importing and exporting down the road.
Where to Place Assignments for TimelyGrader to Import
Assignments should be located in the Assignments Page or the Dropbox Page. TimelyGrader will only import assignments that are located on this page.
Provide an Assignment Title and Instructions
Ensure your assignment has an Assignment Title and Instructions. If your assignment instructions or description are located in a file, TimelyGrader will not be able to read and import them to D2L. Please make sure that you populate the instructions as text in the Instructions field.
Assign Points to Your Assignment
If grading is important, ensure that the assignment has points assigned to it. This is under the Grades Out Of area.
⚠️ Warning: If this is left empty, grades will not pass back to D2L.
Only Allow One File Per Submission
TimelyGrader currently supports one file per student submission. If students submit multiple files as a submission, TimelyGrader will only import the first file in their submission. To prevent this from happening, under Submission & Completion, ensure that One File is selected under Files Allowed Per Submission.
Supported File Types and How to Prevent Unsupported Uploads
TimelyGrader currently supports .pdf, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx and .csv files. To avoid students uploading files that we cannot process, ensure that you select PDF Only or Custom File Types.
If you opt for Custom File Types, you can copy the following extensions:
.pdf, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .csv
For Assignments With a Rubric
If your assignment is designed with a rubric, please ensure that the rubric is attached in the assignment. TimelyGrader can support rubrics with points and custom points.
💡 Note: Please ensure that rubrics have points for each rating or the imported rubric will have 'null' in the fields for rating scores.
For Assignments Without a Rubric
If your assignment is designed without a rubric, you can leave the rubric field empty. Please note that even if you don't have a rubric on D2L, you will be required to create one on TimelyGrader for reliable grading. If you create a rubric on TimelyGrader, then only the overall grade and feedback will be passed back to D2L.
Following these best practices when setting up an assignment will help ensure a smooth importing and exporting experience with our D2L API integration.