Create and edit Grader project activities

Updated 19 Feb 2024

Grader project activities let students work "live" in a Microsoft Office application instead of in a simulated environment. Students download a Microsoft Office file to use as they complete an assignment. Students then upload the completed file for automatic evaluation by the MyLab IT Grader application. Creating or using Grader projects lets you assign realistic tasks for your students to complete in an actual software application instead of a simulation.

Notes

  • The best way to add activities (create assignments) is with the Course Materials Wizard. To access the wizard, select Course Materials from the menu bar. This wizard lets you add assignments by taking you to the Course Materials Library, copy materials from another course using the Course Materials Library, and manage your content library. Refer to Using the Course Materials Wizard for more information.
  • You can also add activities from the Course Materials Library and then move them to the My Course list where you can set appropriate scheduling. Use the Course Materials wizard to access the library.
  • Another option is to add an activity to the My Course list. If you do that, you will be prompted to save the new activity to the Course Materials Library. In this case, navigate to and select the Course Materials Library folder where you want to save the activity and then click Add and Close.

You use the project creation tool (PCT) to create a new Grader project or edit an existing one. The process of creating a Grader project is somewhat different than that for adding other types of activities, although some of the steps are the same. After creating a Grader project, you can share it with others.