Rubrics Reimagined: Save Time and Boost Feedback

Originally presented for CAT+FD on 11 September 2025 by Ms. Janice Florent and Dr. Jason Todd

Tired of spending endless hours on grading, only to wonder if your feedback truly resonates with students?

Join us for "Rubrics Reimagined: Save Time and Boost Feedback" – a workshop designed to revolutionize your assessment practices. In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, efficiency and clarity are paramount. This session will equip you with strategies to develop rubrics that are not only transparent and impactful but also dramatically reduce your grading time.

We'll dive deep into practical techniques for crafting clear, concise rubrics that empower students to understand expectations and apply feedback effectively. But here's where it gets truly exciting: we'll explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence as your personal rubric development assistant! Discover how AI can help you generate initial rubric drafts, refine language, and even suggest relevant feedback points, allowing you to focus on the nuanced art of pedagogical judgment.

Beyond theory, you'll gain practical expertise in leveraging the robust Brightspace Rubrics tool to implement your newly designed assessments seamlessly. Learn tips and tricks for setting up rubrics, associating them with assignments, and providing comprehensive feedback directly within Brightspace.

This workshop, the 22nd in our #LEX Advanced series, builds on the skills you learned in the #LearnEverywhereXULA course. This isn't just a workshop; it's an investment in your time and your students' learning. Whether you’re a rubric rookie or a seasoned pro, this workshop will equip you with the tools and insights to make assessment easier, faster, and more effective.

Pre-Workshop Assignment

For this workshop, we will assume you already have a basic understanding of what a rubric is and how they can be used for grading. If you are unfamiliar with rubrics, or if you want a quick review, please watch this video before attending the workshop:

• Rubrics: A Primer (6 minutes)

Workshop Recording

• Coming Soon!

Resources

Slide Deck

• Coming Soon!

Rubrics

• Creating and Using Rubrics (Eberly Center, Carnegie Mellon University)
• Rubrics (Teaching Commons at DePaul University)
• Creating and Using Rubrics (Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale)
• Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Rubrics (University of Texas at Austin)
• Tips for Keeping Rubrics Clear, Fair and Efficient (Delft University of Technology)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Working with AI to Create a Rubric (Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning at Northeastern)

Brightspace Rubrics Tool

• Brightspace Rubrics Tool