ePortfolio assignments that are submitted for Foundational Abilities assessment must be graded in Canvas using the approved rubrics in order to consistently evaluate the graduation requirements and ensure accurate reporting.
Open in SpeedGrader
Access the submissions to your ePortfolio assignment using SpeedGrader.
When you open a submission in SpeedGrader, you may see a page with the message, "The ePortfolio you are trying to reach is not accessible to the public. Please login and try again."
You may see this message even though you are already logged in. Click the link to the submitted URL to open the page in the grading pane, or view in a new tab.
Assess FA Achievement with the Rubric
- In the right hand pane, select the View Rubric button. Use the handle to expand the rubric screen if needed.
- Select the level of achievement for each criterion in the rubric.
- For a completion assignment, simply click the rating.
- For an assignment being graded by achievement, you may also edit the number of points awarded for that criterion within the range provided for each rating.
- Provide specific comments on each criterion, especially if the student did not achieve a level of proficiency.
- Select the Save button.
The assessment of the FA has been recorded and will be captured in end of semester reporting to be applied to the student record and transcript.
Enter a Grade
The grade that is applied to your course will be captured based on how you set up your assignment.
For a completion assignment, select Complete, Incomplete, or Excused from the dropdown menu.
If the assignment has been set up to assess the FA without counting towards your course grade, you should still select the appropriate status to confirm to the student that the FA assessment has been completed. The points indicated are not applied to the grade in Canvas.
For an assignment graded by achievement, the total grade will automatically calculate as you complete the rubric.
Video Demonstration
The following video walks through grading an FA ePortfolio assignment in two scenarios:
- Completion grade (0:00)
- Graded by achievement (0:42)
Get Help
Pedagogical Design Support
Contact the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI) for guidance and support in developing your FA ePortfolio assignments. Email ctei@jhu.edu.
Technical Support
Contact the Center for Media and Technology Solutions (CMTS) for individual assistance in using Canvas, Digication, or other educational technology. Email cmtshelp@jhu.edu or submit a request.
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