December D2L Update (10.8.8): Discussions – Improvements to the rubrics grading experience | New

Grading with rubrics in Discussions now offers new functions and an improved workflow. The new design makes for an easier grading experience and is optimized for use on mobile devices. New rubrics features include: All rubric assessments and feedback updates for discussions and grade items now automatically save in draft state while updates are in […]

December D2L Update (10.8.8): Rubrics – Improved rubric creation experience | New

To offer instructors a more streamlined approach to authoring rubric levels and criteria, this release introduces a new, opt-in rubric creation experience. Specifically, the Rubrics tool includes the following enhancements: Quickly create and edit rubric levels and criteria inline using an auto-save experience Easily change rubric type and scoring method during rubric creation Re-order criterion […]

June 10.8.2 – D2L Rubrics Display Graded Rubric Feedback in Gradebook

For a consistent and simplified user experience, learners can now view their graded rubric feedback in Gradebook for discussions, assignments, and quizzes. Learners can view their completed rubric (including the selected levels and instructor feedback) in the following tools: – Gradebook (new) – Discussions (new) – Assignments – Quizzes – Content (classic Content experience), where […]

June 10.8.2 – D2L Rubrics Improvements to Rubric Feedback for Learners

To provide learners with more detailed feedback on activities and apply a consistent look and feel to rubric feedback, this release includes the following improvements: – Rubric feedback now has a consistent appearance across tools in Brightspace Learning Environment, including responsive display on desktops and mobile devices. The grading criteria that a learner achieves in an […]

June 10.8.2 – D2L Rubrics Control Rubric Visibility for Learners

This release introduces the ability to control rubric visibility for learners. This is useful for preventing learners from using preview rubrics as answer keys for activities. For example, an instructor can now describe assessment expectations in assignment instructions, hiding the associated preview rubric. Once the assignment is graded, the instructor releases the graded rubric as […]

May 10.8.1 – D2L Rubrics Interface Update

This release introduces a new interface for instructors and learners to preview rubric definitions. Rubrics are used to evaluate an activity or item based on a predefined set of criteria. They help ensure that activities and items are evaluated fairly and consistently. The new interface includes the following changes: Rubric definition previews open in a […]

Why am I unable to associate a published rubric with a D2L tool?

If you are unable to associate a published D2L rubric with another tool, such as a Discussion topic or Submission folder, it is likely due to an issue with the rubric’s properties. The setting “Allow new associations in Competencies” must be selected in order for a rubric to be available for associations with D2L tools. […]

Can students view Submission folder feedback once the folder has ended?

Yes! The View button for Submission folder feedback does not change after the folder closes (ends). The View button takes students to a screen to see the rubric, grade, and attached feedback files (or whatever was associated with the folder submission). Students can find instructions for accessing feedback provided via Submission folders here. More information […]

How do I use two Rubrics for one D2L Submission folder?

In some cases, instructors will be teaching a combined section class that is comprised of grad students and undergrad students. Usually with courses like this, instructors will have assignments that are the same for both sections but the evaluation is different. Typically to handle this situation we create two Submission folders and set section restrictions […]