How To Choose An Electronic Gradebook

With all of the available technology in today's world, teachers may feel overwhelmed when trying to choose an electronic gradebook to help them manage their classes. However, school systems who sign up to take advantage of free software products like the IQity Learning Management Suite, can feel confident that they are getting a quality product that will help them manage and track assignments and grades, freeing them up to spend more time teaching students.

Features

When teachers use the free IQity Learning Management Suite, they are using a system that is fully integrated to achieve maximum results. As part of the IQity electronic gradebook, teachers can enter assignments or assessments electronically. They can assign the possible number of points to be earned and if the questions for the assignment are multiple choice, true or false or multiple answer, the assignments can be graded automatically. For essay assignments, IQity provides flexibility to enter grades manually. IQity's electronic gradebook also provides teachers with up-to-the minute reports of which students have completed an assignment and which have yet to do so.

Another feature that is especially helpful for teachers is that letter grades and percentages can be computed automatically through the system. The IQity Learning Management Suite's electronic gradebook system can also be individualized per student, which can allow for teachers to factor in extra credit projects. In addition, the system can be accessed from a computer anywhere there is an internet connection, which ensures that teachers can use the electronic gradebook feature from the convenience of home or from a laptop.

Communication with Parents

Because the IQity Learning Management Suite is only open to users, teachers, students and parents can feel secure using the system to communicate without concerns about violations of student privacy restrictions. IQity's Learning Management Suite helps teachers communicate a student's progress at any time, which helps both the learner and the parent know how the child is doing in real time, instead of waiting until the end of every grading period. Using a system like the IQity Learning Management Suite makes it easy for parents to have the opportunity to be more engaged and involved in their child's educational process.

Costs

Cost will likely be a consideration for educators seeking to automate routine tasks while sticking to a budget. Other national companies charge an annual license fee starting at $49.95. Since everyone who accesses the gradebook needs a license, costs could add up quickly. IQity is free to schools and school districts. Click here to request an online demonstration guided by one of our e-learning experts.