The document discusses using rubrics for grading in Canvas. It notes that rubrics can speed up grading, provide specific and consistent feedback, and reduce grade challenges. The author uses rubrics to grade cases, discussion boards, review questions, and presentations in various courses. Rubrics are created based on syllabus guidelines and include criteria and point distributions. When grading, points are totaled in Canvas and comments can be added. Students then see their scores and feedback in Canvas. The author hopes for further rubric functionality like downloading rubrics and results for assessment.

1. Using Rubrics to Grade in Canvas
Dr. Debra Zahay-Blatz
Professor of Marketing and Chair of Marketing and Entrepreneurship

2. Agenda
• Why Use Rubrics
• Where to Use Rubrics
• How to Use Rubrics

3. Pedagogical Goals
• Provide faster feedback
• Provide consistent feedback
• Reduce discussions on grades; focus on
learning

4. True False: Grading is our
MOST favorite activity in
teaching?

5. Why Use Rubrics In Canvas?
• Pros
– Speed up grading
– Provide specific
feedback
– Provide more
consistent feedback
– Less paperwork
– Fewer grade
challenges
• Cons
– Can be perceived as
canned format
– Must be set up in
properly in advance
– Somewhat less
flexibility
(Can give flex points)

6. Where I use Rubrics in Grading
• Cases (Principles)
• Discussion Board (MBA)
• Review and Reflection Questions (MBA and
Principles)
• Presentations (All Three)

8. Syllabus Guidelines (150 point
Case)
• Thoroughness of responses 30%
• Demonstration of critical analysis 20%
• Application of course concepts 20%
• Correct spelling and grammar 20%
• Correct APA style 10%

9. Resulting Rubric

11. Process:
• Click on grade
• Points are
totaled
(usually)
• Save results
• Add
comments

12. What the Student Sees (R &R)

13. Wish List
• Download Rubrics
• Change a rubric without creating a new one
• Download results for assessment

14. Summary
• Rubrics can be used to grade a variety of
assignments
• Rubrics facilitate quick, consistent feedback
• Rubrics help focus discussion on areas for
improvement

16. Contact Information
• dblatz@stedwards.edu
• 512-448-8645
• @zahay

17. Thank you
St. Edward’s University
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St. Edward’s University
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St. Edward’s University
Thank you.
St. Edward’s University
Thank you.
St. Edward’s University