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How to mark a Cadmus assignment
When marking a Cadmus assignment you must have the option to mark via Canvas SpeedGrader selected when setting up your Cadmus assignment. To mark submissions in SpeedGrader you will need to select it as your marking tool when setting up the Requirements for your Cadmus assessment. To select SpeedGrader as your marking tool It is important to […]
Student Guide: Gradescope
Gradescope is a tool, accessed via Canvas, which enables you to submit handwritten written work (including formulae and diagrams), typed work and code. Contents How do I access Gradescope? You can access Gradescope assignments like any other assignment, by opening the Assignments menu and then opening the relevant Assignment link. If a direct menu link […]
How to add a Cadmus Assignment link to Canvas
Contents What is Cadmus? Cadmus is a secure online assessment platform accessed through Canvas. It facilitates the whole assessment cycle from assessment design through to release of grades and feedback, as well as providing insights into student engagementwith an assignment over time. Cadmus also provides immediate support and guidance for students on, for example, good […]
Gradescope programming assignments
Gradescope programming assignments allow student to submit code files in any programming language to Gradescope. Instructors can then either use Autograder to mark work or manually grade code. This article provides an introduction to assignment setup and sources for further support. Contents Introduction to programming assignments For an overview of how Gradescope programming assignment work […]
Upload Coursework on Behalf of a Student
If a student is unable to submit their coursework, staff can upload it on their behalf via the Gradebook. Here’s how:
Managing Custom Deadlines in Canvas
Canvas allows you to easily manage extended deadlines for students with DASS requirements or approved mitigating circumstances.
Student Guide: How to submit assignments on Canvas
Submitting your work online via Canvas is straightforward once you know where to go. This guide shows you how to find your assignment, use File upload (to upload a file) and double-check that it’s been submitted properly. You’ll also learn how to resubmit if needed. Video assignments: If you need to submit a video then […]
Accessing and marking submissions
Contents How do I mark using SpeedGrader? SpeedGrader allows you to annotate/add inline comments to written submissions, complete a marking rubric (if appropriate) and also add feedback in a variety of other ways (eg. speech to text recognition, record/upload media, add a file attachment). Go to the Marking and feedback guidance if you need further […]
Student Guide: How to submit a video assignment
Contents This guide looks at how to submit a video file for an assessment using Canvas Studio. Video files for assessment should always be uploaded to a University system (e.g Canvas Studio or the University Video Portal). Submitting links to Videos on YouTube and Vimeo is not permitted. IMPORTANT: If you are required to submit […]
Canvas Assignments – How to Restrict File Types
To limit the types of files students submit, use the Restrict Upload File Types option in the assignment settings. Recommendation To utilise SpeedGrader in Canvas for reviewing student submissions and providing inline comments, it is advisable to use .doc .docx or .pdf file formats. Follow these steps to restrict file types when setting up your […]