Perhaps a more intuitive "Force Grade Entering" feature in SpeedGrader?

[SeanRule]

Hello, all!

my school (COCC) just switched to Canvas from a *far inferior LMS, and I gotta say I'm stoked.  Very slick, very intuitive, and THE SPELLCHECK WORKS. 

Anyway - I've noticed that, when I'm entering grades in SpeedGrader, it's possible to leave a student's work *without entering a grade (I did it a few times last week: I would add some pinned comments, then inadvertently click the little "right arrow" at top to move to the next student).

Would it be possible to create a "force grade entry" type thing where you couldn't move off of a student's submission without entering a grade?     

Happy to discuss more if this doesn't make sense!  Thank you!

[KristinL]

Hi @SeanRule -

Welcome to the Instructure Community! I'm glad to hear that your initial interaction with Canvas is positive! That's always great!! I hope the semester goes smoothly. 

With the idea conversations, it's best for there to be one idea per submission. That helps focus the conversations. You can decide whether we archive this one (and you create two new ones) or if you adjust this one to only include one idea and then make another to catch the second idea. Let the Community know if you have any questions!

[SeanRule]

Gotcha - I'll just remove my second suggestion, then.  Thanks!

[KristinL]

Hi @SeanRule - I edited your idea to reflect your request! Only one idea is now included in this thread.

[SeanRule]

You sure did!  Thanks!

[ProductPanda]

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