{"id":1075,"date":"2023-01-20T16:45:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T16:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.moodleanswers.com\/grading-in-crowdmark\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T18:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T18:56:31","slug":"grading-in-crowdmark-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.ulethbridge.ca\/moodle-answers\/2023\/01\/20\/grading-in-crowdmark-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Grading in Crowdmark"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crowdmark has moved from a static sidebar layout to a dynamic, floating interface<\/b>. This allows for a “Focus Mode” where the tools only appear when you need them, maximizing the visibility of student work.<\/p>\n

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Grading in Crowdmark: The New Interface<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crowdmark\u2019s grading interface was significantly redesigned in 2025 to prioritize speed and screen real estate. The most notable change is the move from a sidebar-heavy layout to a streamlined, bottom-centred toolbar<\/strong> that uses icons to maximize the area where you view student work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can watch a video overview of the new grading interface HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Navigating the New Toolbar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The toolbar is now located at the bottom of your browser window. It contains three groups: navigation, marking tools, and page management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigation & Student Info <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Student Selector:<\/strong> Click the student\u2019s name to see the roster or jump to a specific student.
Arrows:<\/strong> Move to the previous or next student in the grading queue.
Status Indicators:<\/strong> See at a glance if the page is “Graded,” “In Progress,” or “Ungraded.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annotation Tools <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The center of the toolbar contains your primary marking instruments. Most labels have been replaced by the following icons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pen Tool (Pencil Icon):<\/strong> For freehand drawing or underlining.
Text Tool (“T” Icon):<\/strong> For typing specific comments directly on the page.
Checkmark\/X Stamps:<\/strong> Quick symbols for right or wrong answers.
Point Stamps (Star\/Dollar Icon):<\/strong> New!<\/strong> Stamps that automatically add or subtract points when placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Score & Question Navigation <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Score Box:<\/strong> Enter the numeric grade here. It will automatically update as you use Point Stamps.
    Question Toggle:<\/strong> Switch between Question 1, Question 2, etc., without leaving the current student\u2019s page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Efficient Grading Workflows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    1. Using the Comment Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The comment library is now a slide-out panel that appears when you click the Speech Bubble<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Drag and Drop:<\/strong> You can drag saved comments directly onto the student\u2019s paper.
    Keyboard Shortcuts:<\/strong> Most comments can be assigned a number (1-9) for “one-touch” placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Point Stamps (Automated Scoring)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Point Stamps are the biggest efficiency gain in the new interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Click the Stamp icon<\/strong> in the toolbar.
    Select a stamp and assign it a point value (e.g., “-1” or “+2”).
    Every time you click that stamp on a student’s paper, the score in the bottom-right box updates automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Managing the Page View<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      To help you focus on grading, you can now customize how much of the interface is visible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n