Now that classes have ended and final exams are scheduled to begin May 2nd, we have some important Moodle grading and end-of-semester information to share with you:
- Grading with Moodle
- Tips for avoiding Moodle Gradebook conflicts and overrides
- Transferring grades to Moodle from SPIRE
For complete details on all of these topics, keep reading below.
Grading with Moodle
Grades
Moodle provides you with a variety of methods for managing grades that can meet almost any instructional goal and work process. For example, use the Moodle Gradebook to aggregate grades, or calculate grades in a spreadsheet program (e.g., Excel) and upload final grades to Moodle for one-click importing to SPIRE. For more information on Moodle’s flexible grading options, see About Grading in Moodle.
Some important dates to be aware of as you begin to think about grading for Spring 2014:
- Last Day of Classes: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
- Final exams begin: Friday, May 2, 2014
- Last Day of Exams/End of Semester: Thursday, May 8, 2014
- Grades must be approved in SPIRE: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 (before midnight)
If you need help or have questions about grading with Moodle, contact the Instructional Media Lab (413-545-2823 | instruct@oit.umass.edu).
Avoid Gradebook Conflicts and Unintended Overrides
The Moodle Gradebook only allows you to add/edit grades on one page at a time. Be sure to check that you don’t have multiple browser tabs or windows open for the same Moodle course Gradebook.
If multiple Instructors or TA’s will be using a single Moodle course Gradebook, see our tips for avoiding Gradebook lock-outs: Grading in a Moodle Course with Multiple Instructors or TAs.
For questions or help with the Moodle Gradebook, contact the Instructional Media Lab (413-545-2823 or instruct@oit.umass.edu).
One-Click Grade Transfer to SPIRE
Once final grades are ready in the “Course total” column of the Moodle Gradebook, you can import final grades directly to SPIRE with just a single click. For details, see Import Grades From Moodle to SPIRE.
For questions or assistance with transferring grades from Moodle to SPIRE, contact the Instructional Media Lab (413-545-2823 | instruct@oit.umass.edu).