Navigating the EssayGrader version 4 Home Screen

Objective

This video provides a guide on how to navigate and utilize the EssayGrader home screen effectively.

For more detail

• Step 1 - Become familiar with the Home screen

Key Steps

1. Overview of the Home Screen 0:00

Familiarize yourself with the main sections of the home screen:

• Home: Your starting point for all activities.
• Metrics: Access analytics related to your grading and assignments.
• Rubrics: Find existing rubrics or create/upload new ones.
• Teaching Tools: Utilize tools like AI Detector and Summarizer.

2. Accessing Classes and Assignments 0:20

Navigate to the Classes and Assignments section:

• Here, you can view all your classes and assignments.
• This includes assignments from Google Classroom or Canvas, as well as manually uploaded ones.

3. Importing Student Submissions 0:32

To import student submissions, follow these steps:

• Choose the Import Student Submissions option.
• You can upload submissions manually or import them from: Google Classroom and Canvas. (Note: Schoology import will be available soon)

4. Setting Up and Adding Rubrics 0:46

To set up your rubrics:

• Go to the Rubrics section.
• You can add your own rubrics from your teaching files or modify existing ones.

5. Utilizing Teaching Tools 1:00

Explore the Teaching Tools available:

• Use the AI Detector to check for originality.
• Use the Summarizer to condense student submissions.

Cautionary Notes

• Ensure that all submissions are properly formatted before uploading to avoid errors.
• Double-check the rubrics for accuracy before applying them to assignments.

Tips for Efficiency

• Regularly update your rubrics to reflect any changes in grading criteria.
• Familiarize yourself with the analytics in the Metrics section to track student performance effectively.
• Use keyboard shortcuts where available to navigate the platform more quickly.

Updated on: 01/02/2026