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Desire2Peek: Rubric

The new version of Springboard (D2L 9.2) is coming and is set to become active on May 11th, but it is already active on our test system! That means that you can try out the new features now and help us ensure that they are fully functional before the upgrade to our production environment. One of the many new features that will be available—which is available right now in the test environment— is new functionality available with the rubric tool.
The updated rubric tool now allows direct reporting to the gradebook, rubric scores will no longer have to be manually moved.  What’s in it for my students and me?

  • Rubrics clarify expectations for student assignments and make standards explicit.
  • Rubrics show students how to improve and allow for realistic self-appraisal.
  • Rubrics simplify assessment of performance and speed up scoring.
  • Automation saves time and reduces error—grades go directly into gradebook.

Select the picture below to view a quick video demonstration of the rubric tool.

To access the Springboard test system, visit: https://springboardtest.uakron.edu/

For more information on the 9.2 D2L upgrade, please visit: http://thejournal.com/articles/2011/03/07/desire2learn-learning-suite-expands-mobile-support.aspx

Jacob Bane
Graduate Assistant Design and Development Services