Why Use an Online Gradebook?
Accessible from any computer with Internet access
Hard to misplace Performs calculations automatically Secure access to grades Allows students to monitor class
performance regularly
Similarities:TurnItIn and Engrade
No software installation required Free to students Automatic grade calculation Provide student view and instructor view Student grade reports, with individual
grades and current grade, both online and printed
Easy backup of gradebook to another computer
Bonuses
Assignment calendar showing due dates for all assignments
Option to upload assignment instructions to course
Attendance tool included with each class
Discussion board tools to allow interaction between students
TurnItIn: Advantages Technical support available by e-mail and
phone Students can submit files to be annotated and
graded online Assignment libraries allow assignments to be
copied between classes Student can self-enroll in classes or be added
by instructor Student ID based on e-mail address (can use
same account for any class or any instructor) Students can compare performance against the
class as a whole Instructor can post feedback with grades in the
gradebook
TurnItIn: Disadvantages
Licensed-based: Instructor must have paid account (paid by Sullivan)
Cannot duplicate classes Individual assignments are scaled in the
gradebook, rather than using assignment-type scales
All assignments must be entered into gradebook to calculate overall grade for course
Grade reports are created only on a student-by-student view
Items appear in the gradebook in the same order used to enter the items—they are not grouped by assignment type
Engrade: Advantages
Free to use: No charge for anyone, at any time
Can duplicate class settings, but not assignments
Assignment types are scaled, rather than individual assignments
Assignments can be added as needed, with accurate grade calculation
Online file storage folder for syllabi, assignment instructions, etc.
All grade reports for a single class can be generated with one click
More flexibility for missed, excused, or extra credit work
Engrade: Disadvantages
Instructor must add students to classes
Student ID is instructor- and course-specific
Students cannot submit files to Engrade
Instructor cannot post comments with grades
No student-to-class comparison tools No central technical support Very slow during high-use periods
Sources
Engrade Overview: http://www.engrade.com/home-teachers.php
TurnItIn Overview: http://turnitin.com/static/support.html
Other Online Gradebooks
GradeConnect(http://www.gradeconnect.com)
GradeBookPortal(http://gradebookportal.com/)
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