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# Navigating the EssayGrader version 4 Home Screen

# 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](/en-us/article/step-1-become-familiar-with-the-home-screen-1dbh0il/)

${frame}[The EssayGrader v4 home screen](https://www.loom.com/embed/f31f08976c9c47deb45da8451dd09f28)

### 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.