{"id":14466,"date":"2019-10-09T16:54:16","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T21:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=14466"},"modified":"2019-11-29T07:10:00","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T13:10:00","slug":"brightspace-tip-125-grade-book-and-college-readiness-training-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-125-grade-book-and-college-readiness-training-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Brightspace Tip #125: Grade Book and College Readiness Training Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The #1 Brightspace complaint we hear from students is that faculty don't post their grades online. When students don\u2019t receive meaningful and timely feedback about their coursework, they are unable to make the necessary adjustments to improve their performance.<\/p>\n<p><div align=\"center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Keep_Calm_Lets_Recap.png\" title=\"keep calm\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Keep_Calm_Lets_Recap.png?resize=255%2C304\" alt=\"keep calm and let's recap\" height=\"304\" width=\"255\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s \"<a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/events\/?id=01897\">Grade Book and College Readiness<\/a>\" training session focused on 1) why using the Grade Book to provide students with their standing in the course is important and 2) how to setup and enter grades in the Grade Book.<\/p>\n<p><div align=\"center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/atcrump.files.wordpress.com\/2016\/09\/recap.jpg\" title=\"ICYMI\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atcrump.files.wordpress.com\/2016\/09\/recap.jpg?resize=267%2C200\" alt=\"in case you missed it\" height=\"200\" width=\"267\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>In case you missed this week\u2019s training session or if you attended the training session and want to recap what was covered, you can review these resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Homework that was to be completed before the workshop\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_3pckzsJeJ4\">Understanding the Grades Tool video [2:43]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Workshop Recording and Slides\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.swivl.com\/v\/ed692c03d1fdbaa9a438cc10ad64a377\">Workshop Recording [1:27:00]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Brightspace-Gradebook-and-College-Readiness.pdf\">Workshop Presentation Slide Deck (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Resources referenced during the workshop\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cft.vanderbilt.edu\/guides-sub-pages\/grading-student-work\/\">Grading Student Work<\/a> (Vanderbilt CFT Teaching Guide)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tilthighered.com\/\">Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Brightspace Grades Tool\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Grades-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf\">Grades Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/51yxwGJ-SYs\">Understanding the Grades Tool (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/grades\/all\/grades_intro_1.htm\">Create a Grading System<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FmNdsCRilrY\">Create a Grade Scheme (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VgaHhHzZ4mA\">Create a Grade Book Category (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RfupITmDqCA\">Create a Grade Item (video)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/grades\/instructor\/create_calculated_grade_items.htm\">Create Calculated Grade Items<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/grades\/instructor\/create_formula_grade_items.htm\">Create Formula Grade Items<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/grades\/instructor\/about_formula_grade_items.htm\">About Formula Grade Items<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/grades\/instructor\/formula_editor_validation_errors.htm\">Formula Editor Validation Errors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-37-grade-book-bonus-points\/\">Bonus Points<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/help.d2l.msu.edu\/node\/4433\">Extra Credit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y52uZkHeRMY\">Associate an Activity with a Grade Item (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7e8sExeZjSk\">Enter Grades (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9bhofRHQdZY\">Create Grade Exemptions (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/thO24FueIuI\">Delete Grade Items with Associations (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2106N6EdoLU\">Troubleshoot Final Grades (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HrsmdLDa-Zc\">Export Grades (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-93-grade-book-adjust-final-grades\/\">Adjust Final Grades<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-92-grade-book-release-final-grades\/\">Release Final Grades<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/grades\/instructor\/scenario_final_using_weighted_system.htm\">Scenario: Final calculated grade using Weighted system<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/help.d2l.msu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Demystifying%20the%20Final%20Calculated%20Grade-tryit.pdf\">Understanding the Final Calculated Grade (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/semester_start\/-\/instructor\/faq_grades.htm\">Grades FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/semester_start\/-\/instructor\/faq_final_grades.htm\">Final Grades FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Want more information?<\/h3>\n<p>View all the <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?s=Brightspace+%2Brecap\">Brightspace training recaps<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/catwiki.xula.edu\/index.php\/Brightspace_Known_Issues\">Brightspace Known Issues<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/community.brightspace.com\/s\/article\/All-Release-Notes\">Continuous Delivery release notes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-2-sandbox-courses\/\">Request a sandbox course<\/a><br \/>\nSign-up for <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/events\/\">Brightspace training sessions<\/a><br \/>\nYou can find <a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/-\/-\/-\/welcome_page.htm\">Brightspace help<\/a> at D2L's website.<br \/>\nJoin the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.brightspace.com\/\">Brightspace Community<\/a>.<br \/>\nTry these <a title=\"Brightspace How-to\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-documents\/\">Brightspace How-To documents<\/a>.<br \/>\nVisit our <a title=\"Brightspace FAQs\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-faq\/\">Brightspace FAQs<\/a> for additional Brightspace information<br \/>\nor <a title=\"Schedule 1-on-1\" href=\"http:\/\/jflorent.youcanbook.me\/\">schedule a one-on-one session<\/a>, <a title=\"Send email\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/mail\/?to=31\">email<\/a>, or <br \/>call Janice Florent: (504) 520-7418.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: Are you doing something innovative in Brightspace or perhaps you've discovered a handy tip? Share how you are using Brightspace in your teaching and learning in <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-117-educator-share-showcase\/\">The Orange Room<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The #1 Brightspace complaint we hear from students is that faculty don't post their grades online. When students don\u2019t receive meaningful and timely feedback about their coursework, they are unable to make the necessary adjustments to improve their performance. This week\u2019s \"Grade Book and College Readiness\" training session focused on 1) why using the Grade <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-125-grade-book-and-college-readiness-training-recap\/\" class=\"more-link\">...continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> \"Brightspace Tip #125: Grade Book and College Readiness Training Recap\"<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[403],"tags":[402,411],"class_list":{"0":"post-14466","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-brightspace","7":"tag-brightspace","8":"tag-grade-book","9":"h-entry","10":"hentry","11":"h-as-article"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p82MQk-3Lk","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15056,"url":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-141-grade-book-and-college-readiness\/","url_meta":{"origin":14466,"position":0},"title":"Brightspace Tip #141: Grade Book and College Readiness","author":"Janice Florent","date":"March 1, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"The #1 Brightspace complaint we hear from students is that faculty don't post their grades online. 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