I use CoGrader to help with grading essays, and it saves me a ton of time. I love that I can use my own rubric, which keeps me consistent in terms of grades. The initial setup was pretty easy for me, even though I'm not all that computer savvy.

I am not going to lie, I started using CoGrader to save time on essay grading, but the biggest win has been how much smoother my workflow feels. Everything is in one place, and I can move quickly from one paper to the next without constantly switching between rubrics, comments, and tabs. The integration piece has been surprisingly seamless—it fits right into my existing systems with Google Classroom and Google Docs without adding extra steps or a steep learning curve. I didn’t have to overhaul how I assign or collect work, which made it easy to actually stick with using it. An unexpected benefit is consistency—my feedback stays steady from the first essay to the last, and I can spot class-wide gaps much faster. It’s also made revisions easier; students actually understand the feedback, so conferences are more focused and productive. It hasn’t replaced my role, but it’s taken a lot of the friction out of grading and made the whole process feel more manageable.

The CoGrader program has changed the amount of time it takes for me to grade an entire class. With the help of this program and the flexibility of being able to change the scores as I see fit, I can now grade an entire class in about an hour rather than weeks. I also love the personalized feedback CoGrader gives my students.