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Effective Student Feedback Strategies That Actually Work: How AI Fixes the "Grade Trap"
Effective student feedback drives growth. Learn how AI tools like CoGrader help K-12 teachers break the "grade trap" by providing timely, targeted, and engaging formative assessment feedback before the final grade. Reduce burnout, boost student engagement, and ensure revision.


AI and Plagiarism: 4 tips to detect AI usage on student writing
AI Plagiarism: 4 tips to help you understand when your students are using AI when they shouldn't, and how to handle that.


How to Grade Essays Using CoGrader's AI
Learn AI Essay Grading with CoGrader - use our AI to grade any kind of essay, using your rubric or one of the templates.


AI Week - Free Professional Development (PD) for AI in Education
Join our Free Professional Development (PD) for AI in Education, a 3-day event designed for educators interested in using artificial intelligence in their work. This program covers AI for administrative tasks, lesson planning, grading, and classroom integration, focusing on safe, ethical application to improve student outcomes and reduce teacher workload. Attendees will gain access to resources, video recordings, and practical tools for AI implementation in education.


How to use AI In the Classroom - 5 Step Guide
Explore the dynamic integration of AI into classroom settings with our 5-step guide on how to use AI in the classroom. This resource provides educators with a strategic approach to introduce AI tools safely and effectively, enhancing teaching and learning experiences. From selecting the right AI educational tools to ethical considerations and planning your first AI-enhanced lesson, our guide ensures a thoughtful and impactful adoption of AI technology. Perfect for teachers aiming to augment their educational practices with AI, this guide offers practical steps and critical insights for a successful integration.


6 AI Tools to use in the Classroom (+4 ChatGPT prompts)
Want to learn what are the best AI tools to get started in the classroom with? Dive into the realm of AI tools to revolutionize your teaching and enrich your students' learning experiences.


ChatGPT for Teachers: The Ultimate Guide (+20 Free Prompts to Use in the Classroom!)
Learn how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools in the classroom and how to deal with its risks and flaws.


AI for English Teachers: How ELA teachers can use AI in the Classroom
Empower your ELA teaching journey with AI innovations like CoGrader and ChatGPT. Uncover the steps to implement personalized learning, streamline assessment, and boost engagement in your classroom. Get insights into the practical applications of AI for ELA teachers and navigate ethical considerations for a successful integration into education.


AI for Grading and Formative Feedback: How to use the latest tools for best results
Experience a paradigm shift in grading with CoGrader's AI tools. Learn how to streamline your grading process, provide timely feedback, and foster unbiased assessment. Explore the benefits of AI feedback and gain insights into boosting learning efficiency for both teachers and students.

Frequently Asked Questions
CoGrader: the AI copilot for teachers.
What is CoGrader?
You can think of CoGrader as your teaching assistant, who streamlines grading by drafting initial feedback and grade suggestions, saving you time and hassle, and providing top notch feedback for the kids. You can use standardized rubrics and customize criteria, ensuring that your grading process is fair and consistent. Plus, you can detect if your student used ChatGPT to answer the assignment.
How does CoGrader work?
CoGrader considers the rubric and your grading instructions to automatically grade and suggest feedback, using AI. Currently CoGrader integrates with Google Classroom and will soon integrate with other LMS. If you don't use Google Classroom, let your LMS provider know that you are interested, so they speed up the process.
Is it easy to use CoGrader?
Try it out! We have designed CoGrader to be user-friendly and intuitive. We offer training and support to help you get started. Let us know if you need any help.
How does CoGrader protect student privacy?
Privacy matters to us and we're committed to protecting student privacy. We are FERPA-compliant. We use student names to match assignments with the right students, but we quickly change them into a code that keeps the information private, and we get rid of the original names. We don't keep any other personal information about the students. The only thing we do keep is the text of the students' answers to assignments, because we need it for our grading service. This information is kept safe using Google's secure system, known as OAuth2, which follows all the rules to make sure the information stays private. For a complete understanding of our commitment to privacy and the measures we take to ensure it, we encourage you to read our detailed privacy policy.
What are the benefits of using CoGrader?
CoGrader finally allows educators to provide specific and timely feedback. In addition, it saves time and hassle, ensures consistency and accuracy in grading, reduces biases, and promotes academic integrity.
Can CoGrader detect cheating?
Soon, we'll indicate whether students have used ChatGPT or other AI systems for assignments, but achieving 100% accurate detection is not possible due to the complexity of human and AI-generated writing. Claims to the contrary are misinformation, as they overlook the nuanced nature of modern technology.
How reliable are CoGrader's grade suggestions?
CoGrader uses cutting-edge generative AI algorithms that have undergone rigorous testing and human validation to ensure accuracy and consistency. In comparisons to manual grading, CoGrader typically shows only a small difference of up to ~5% in grades, often less than the variance between human graders. Some teachers have noted that this variance can be influenced by personal bias or the workload of grading. While CoGrader works hard to minimize errors and offer reliable results, it is always a good practice to review and validate the grades (and feedback) before submitting them.
Who is responsible for final grades with CoGrader?
CoGrader is designed to assist educators by streamlining the grading process with AI-driven suggestions. However, the final feedback and grades remain the responsibility of the educator. While CoGrader aims for accuracy and fairness, it should be used as an aid, not a replacement, for professional judgment. Educators should review and validate the grades and feedback before finalizing results. The use of CoGrader constitutes acceptance of these terms, and we expressly disclaim any liability for errors or inconsistencies. The final grading decision always rests with the educator.
Can CoGrader grade assignments in multiple languages?
Yes, CoGrader can assess and provide feedback on assignments in any language, while the platform interface remains in English. The system can evaluate student work and generate detailed feedback in the same language as the submitted assignment, supporting multilingual education environments.
How do I get started with CoGrader?
Just try it out! We'll guide you along the way. If you have any questions, we're here to help. Once you're in, you'll experience saving countless hours and procrastination, and make grading efficient, fair, and helpful.
