Using Rubrics in Sakai

NEC Instructional Design

Published on October 29, 2024

Using Rubrics in Sakai

In this introductory video, instructors learn about the rubrics tool in Sakai, which allows for the creation and sharing of grading rubrics across various tools, including assignments, forums, tests & quizzes, and the gradebook. The video emphasizes how rubrics can streamline grading, enhance consistency, save time, and provide timely feedback to students. Viewers are guided through enabling the rubrics tool, creating and editing rubrics, and sharing them within the Sakai environment. By the end of this video, instructors will understand how to leverage rubrics to clarify expectations and improve student satisfaction.

Adding Rubrics to Graded Items in Sakai

In the second video, instructors discover how to effectively incorporate rubrics into various graded items within Sakai. The video provides step-by-step instructions for adding rubrics to assignments, assessments, gradebook items, and forum topics. Viewers learn how to select appropriate rubrics, customize them for different assessment types, and ensure they are linked correctly. By demonstrating practical applications, this video equips instructors with the knowledge to enhance their grading process and provide clearer feedback through the use of rubrics.

Grading with Rubrics in Sakai

The final video focuses on the grading process using rubrics in Sakai. Instructors are shown how to grade assignments, forum topics, assessments, and gradebook items with linked rubrics. The video walks viewers through selecting ratings, providing feedback, and saving grades for individual students or whole classes. Additionally, it explains how students can access and view rubric feedback for their submissions. This comprehensive overview empowers instructors to utilize rubrics effectively for grading while enhancing student understanding of assessment criteria.

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