- Why don't assignments show up when I create them in Gradebook?
- Does the gradebook allow weighting?
- Can I add myself as a student and grade myself?
- Why can't I see my test and quizzes or assignments in the gradebook overview?
- Why aren't my guests showing up in gradebook?
- Do I have to create an assignment with the Assignments tool for grading discussions?
- Can I create a manual column in the gradebook to record grades for activities that happen in class but have nothing to do with Isidore such as the midterm grade?
- Can I sort my gradebook items?
Why don't assignments show up when I create them in Gradebook?
You are working in the wrong direction. Create your assignments using the Assignments tool. When you create it, click in the box that sends the assignment grade to the Gradebook, and be sure to choose Points as the method of grading.
Does the gradebook allow weighting?
Yes. You can configure grade categories and weighting under the Gradebook Setup section. Type the name of the category you wish to create and assign the category a percentage number. Once you've added the categories and percentages you must click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen. Next, go to the Gradebook Items page and click the Edit link next to the existing gradebook items that you wish to put in the new categories. On the following screen you will find a drop-down box that you can use to set the category.
Can I add myself as a student and grade myself?
Please contact the E-Learning Lab at e-learning@notes.udayton.edu or 229-5039 if you would like to have a 'test' student account to use in your Isidore site. The test student account allows you to log into Isidore with student privileges and view your site as a student would. It's a great way to test components in your site to make sure they are working as expected.
Why can't I see my test and quizzes or assignments in the gradebook overview?
When you publish an assessment, you need to select in the settings of the test to Send Grades to Gradebook. Go back and check the settings of your assessment. If the Grading options are set to "None," it explains why the assessments are not sent to the gradebook.
Why aren't my guests showing up in gradebook?
Guests (non-student participants assigned the role of guest) wouldn't be taking your class for a grade so they wouldn't be added to your Gradebook. But when you add guests to your class, you can assign them the role of student, and they would show up in the Gradebook.
Do I have to create an assignment with the Assignments tool for grading discussions?
No, you don't have to add a discussion assignment in Assignments. Just add a column in the gradebook for discussion/participation.
The gradebook allows you to update the points of any assignments you add by simply tabbing down (not opening an assignment screen for every student), and date/time stamps your change. This is a very nice feature that will save you a lot of time.
By adding a participation column in the gradebook, you can go weekly - let's say every Sunday - and tab down the list of students in your Participation gradebook column, and add an additional 10 points for everyone who deserves it. The software will accept the new points and will record (info box) when the updated points were given - while keeping record of when previous updates were made to the grade.
Students like to know how they are doing. You can remind them (via an announcement) to check the gradebook for their participation points as they accumulate on a weekly basis. You can have a second browser window open with the discussion forums, reviewing posts while you enter the grades.
Instructors will also eventually have the ability to assign forum points directly inside the Forums tool.Can I create a manual column in the gradebook to record grades for activities that happen in class but have nothing to do with Isidore such as the midterm grade?
Yes, you can create manual columns in the gradebook to record grades very easily. Go into the Gradebook tool and click on the 'Gradebook Items' link at the top of the page. Next, click the 'Add Gradebook Item' link and complete the necessary information. You can repeat this process as many times as necessary.
Can I sort my gradebook items?
Yes. Once inside the Gradebook tool in your course site click on the 'Sort' link at the top of the page. Next, click and drag the items or categories into the order that you want on the page. If you’re using categories you must move the category items one at a time while ensuring that all category items are together before saving the changes. Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen when you’re finished.