How To Choose an Online Gradebook

Evaluating students' work has always been a large part of any teacher's job. While grading papers and assignments will continue to be important parts of measuring student achievement, by utilizing online software products like the free IQity Learning Management Suite, teachers who sign up to use IQity find this task has become much more manageable, and also helps students and parents know how the student is doing academically. Educators looking for an online gradebook should select one that automates as many tasks as possible and allows students secure access to their own scores at any time.

Features

When teachers use the free IQity Learning Management Suite, the Gradebook tab is a prominent part of the package. Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the IQity Gradebook is how easy it is to use, giving teachers freedom from much of the drudgery of grading or recording scores to spend more time teaching their students. Through the fully-integrated IQity Learning Management Suite, teachers can enter their assignment or assessment online and can assign the number of possible points that can be earned on the assignment. When students complete the task, letter grades and percentages are computed through the system. Teachers can use the auto-grade feature for questions that are multiple choice, true or false or multiple answer; these are automatically graded and recorded in the system. Teachers can also choose essay questions that can be evaluated manually and entered into the system. The gradebook feature is customizable per student, allowing teachers to add extra credit assignments and assessments on an individualized basis.

Keeping Students and Parents Up to Date

Because IQity is a secure system only open to users, students and parents can use the system to keep track of a student's progress at any time. This helps both the learner and the parent know how the child is doing on a daily or even hourly basis, instead of having to wait and being surprised every grading period. Because the system is available online 24/7, parents have the opportunity to be more engaged in their child's educational process. The system can be accessed from a computer anywhere there is an internet connection, which can help time-strapped parents who may not have the time or availability during traditional school hours keep up with their child's progress.

Costs

When choosing an online gradebook, cost will likely be a consideration. For example, one major online gradebook system charges an annual license fee starting at $49.95. Depending on the number of licenses needed for teacher and students, costs could add up quickly. IQity is free to schools and school districts. Click here to request an online demonstration guided by one of our elearning experts.