If you’ve always wanted to try digital grading but weren’t sure where to start, Crowdmark makes it simple. There’s no risk, no complicated setup—just a streamlined, efficient way to experience the future of grading. Interested in learning more? Here are the most common questions answered for you!
Q&A with Crowdmark: Digital Grading Made Simple
Q1: How does grading on Crowdmark work?
A1: Grading with Crowdmark is straightforward. After uploading a scanned assessment, instructors can grade each student’s work through the platform’s intuitive interface. For handwritten responses, detailed comments or annotations can be added. Additionally, PDFs, images, graphs, videos, and other resources can be incorporated to enrich feedback and enhance student learning. For multiple choice, auto-grading saves instructors even more time.
Q2: How do students receive their grades with Crowdmark?
A2: Students receive their graded assessments digitally, along with detailed feedback, annotations, and comments. This feedback is accessible at any time through a secure link, allowing students to easily review their performance and identify areas for improvement.
Q3: What do educators think about Crowdmark?
A3: Educators love Crowdmark’s time-saving features and the ability to give richer, more personalized feedback for students. They also appreciate how collaborative grading with TAs helps ensure consistency and reduces grading errors. Many instructors report that grading feels more organized and manageable. Here is direct feedback from Crowdmark users:
- “I like Crowdmark and it is now a permanent part of the way I teach a course, especially when there is a large enrollment. In fact, I can’t imagine going back to the way I was doing testing before using Crowdmark. It has made this a relatively straightforward process even better with very large classes.” – Michael Evans, Probability and Statistics, University of Toronto
- “Crowdmark cuts our grading time by about 40%, while increasing the quality of the grading.” – Aaron Peterson, Math Instructor, Northwestern University
- “The marking tools that Crowdmark offers are very convenient, for example one thing that we use a lot is the comment library. We can create comments that are pre-made with points attached to them and you can quickly add those comments to the student work. This allows us to give feedback to the students that is richer and more consistent. You can mark twice as fast using Crowdmark compared to paper. Consistency in marking is very important, but is very hard to achieve unless you have a platform that supports it. Students love Crowdmark.” – Dr Beatriz Navarro Lameda, Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, University College London
Q4: What do students think about Crowdmark?
A4: Students appreciate the clarity and timeliness of the feedback they receive. Because the platform allows for more detailed comments, students get a better understanding of their performance, which helps them learn and improve. Students no longer need to pick up their assessments in class—they receive them directly online, making it convenient and easy to access their feedback anytime. Some feedback on Crowdmark from students include:
- “I’m currently a 4th year student about to graduate soon. I would like to still keep all my assessments and grades on Crowdmark afterwards as that is the place where I learned the most.” – University of Waterloo Student
- “I liked using crowdmark overall. It’s convenient to use for Math classes because the teacher can see your work clearly.” – Durham Tech Community College
- “I’ve used Crowdmark all throughout my honours computer science degree at university. It’s the only platform I — and my peers — consistently liked. In fact, it’s the only platform for grading that works.” – University of Victoria
Q5: How does Crowdmark assist with large classes?
A5: Crowdmark’s collaborative grading feature is highly effective for large classes. Grading responsibilities can be divided among TAs or other instructors, with everyone working on the same platform to ensure consistent feedback. Time-saving features like auto-grading and reusable comments also help reduce grading time, particularly in high enrolment courses.
Q6: Can in-person and online exams be graded with Crowdmark?
A6: Yes, Crowdmark supports grading for both online and in-person assessments. Exams can be printed and distributed as usual, and once completed, they are scanned and uploaded to the platform for digital grading. Instructors can also create exams directly in Crowdmark and distribute them to students for online completion, offering flexibility and convenience. This hybrid approach allows educators to maintain their current assessment format while benefiting from the efficiency of digital grading.
Ready to try out Crowdmark? Try Digital Grading with an Existing Assessment
Try Crowdmark with no risk. Our Ready-To-Grade workflow is perfect for educators who want to dip their toes into digital grading without committing to redesigning assignments or exams.
Here’s how it works:
- Upload an Existing Assessment – If you have an assessment you’ve already completed, such as a midterm, quiz, or final exam, you can easily upload the scanned assessment to the Crowdmark platform. There’s no need to create anything new.
- Streamline the Grading Process – Once student responses are uploaded, you can begin grading right away. Our interface is intuitive, so even if it’s your first time using Crowdmark, you’ll find it easy to navigate. Plus, our system allows for collaborative grading, meaning you can share the workload with TAs or fellow instructors. This is especially helpful for large courses and grading teams.
- Leverage Powerful Features – One of the advantages of grading with Crowdmark is the rich set of features and grading tools at your fingertips. You can provide detailed feedback with comments, annotations, and even multimedia elements like images. You can also keep track of student performance with built-in analytics.
- No Hard Set-Up – Crowdmark integrates easily with your existing systems, so there’s no need for additional software installations or complicated configurations. Whether your institution uses a specific learning management system (LMS) or you prefer to work independently, our platform adapts to your needs.
So why wait? Whether you’re looking to save time, provide richer feedback, or simply make grading easier, Crowdmark is here to help you take the first step. Contact us or sign up for a free trial