[ARCHIVED] automatically graded discussions

[ezzellmb]

Hi folks -- is there a way to create an automatically graded online discussion through Canvas? I have figured out how to create a graded discussion, but I'm not certain if I can do so in a way that will automatically assign a grade to a student who makes a comment. Any thoughts/guidance is appreciated!

[RhoniciaWalter1]

I have the same question...Is there a way canvas can automatically grade a discussion forum which is set up to be graded as complete/incompleted, once a student has submitted a comment?

[Chris_Hofer]

Hello @ezzellmb and @RhoniciaWalter1 ...

I am not aware of a way for Canvas to currently auto-grade discussion replies that students post to your course.  However, I did find an existing Feature Idea that seems to be similar to what you are asking for:

Automatic Grading

If you feel that this Feature Idea is something you'd like to see implemented in Canvas, you can leave a comment on that thread, and you can also give it a star rating.  More information about that at:

How do idea conversations work in the Instructure Community?

I know this might not be the solution you were looking for, but I hope it helps to answer your question.