🎥 Complete Video Tutorial Series
Learn how to use GradingPal with our comprehensive video tutorials. These guides walk you through everything from initial setup to advanced grading workflows, helping you get the most out of AI-powered grading. Total Series Duration: ~35 minutesSkill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Best For: New teachers setting up GradingPal for the first time
🚀 Setup & Onboarding
Get your account set up and ready to start grading in under 15 minutes.1. Three Ways to Grade with GradingPal
Duration: 5-7 minutesPriority: ⭐ Watch First Understand your options before you begin. Learn the three flexible ways to use GradingPal and choose the workflow that best fits your teaching style. What You’ll Learn:
- Teacher-Only Mode: Upload submissions yourself and export feedback as PDFs
- Student Enrollment: Invite students to submit directly and access feedback on the platform
- Google Classroom Integration: Sync assignments and grades seamlessly with Google Classroom
- How to choose the right approach for different assignment types
- When to mix and match workflows
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Related Documentation
Read the detailed written guide for Three Ways to Grade with GradingPal.
2. Getting Started: Create Your Account & First Class
Duration: 3-4 minutesPriority: Essential Set up your GradingPal account and create your first class in minutes. This video covers everything you need to go from signup to ready-to-assign. What You’ll Learn:
- Sign up with Google or email
- Complete your teacher profile
- Create your first class
- Understand course codes
- Navigate the teacher dashboard
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Related Documentation
See the complete account creation guide with screenshots.
3. How to Add Students to Your Class
Duration: 4-5 minutesPriority: Essential Learn the multiple ways to get students into your classes, from sharing invite links to sending email invitations. What You’ll Learn:
- Share invite links (fastest method)
- Share course codes for in-person classes
- Send email invitations
- Manually add students
- Manage student enrollments
- Resend invitations
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Related Documentation
Learn all the ways to add students to your classes.
📝 Grading Workflows
Master the different assignment types and grading approaches in GradingPal.4. How to Grade Writing & Essay Assignments
Duration: 6-8 minutesPriority: ⭐ Core Feature Learn to create essay assignments, build rubrics (or generate them with AI), and use AI-powered grading to provide detailed feedback on student writing. What You’ll Learn:
- Create an essay or writing assignment
- Design custom rubrics or generate with AI
- Configure feedback style, length, and leniency
- Upload student submissions
- Review AI-generated grades and feedback
- Edit and personalize feedback
- Export or return grades to students
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Related Documentation
Complete guide to grading essays and writing assignments.
5. How to Grade Structured Assignments (Quizzes, Exams, Worksheets)
Duration: 7-9 minutesPriority: ⭐ Core Feature Master question-by-question grading for quizzes, exams, worksheets, and problem sets. Learn how to set up answer keys and configure partial credit. What You’ll Learn:
- Create structured assignments (Quiz, Exam, Worksheet, Problem Set)
- Upload assignment PDFs
- Auto-detect questions or add manually
- Set up answer keys for each question
- Configure partial credit settings
- Map student submissions
- Review question-by-question feedback
- Handle handwritten work
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Related Documentation
Learn to grade quizzes, exams, and worksheets with AI.
6. How to Grade Video Assignments
Duration: 5-6 minutesPriority: Recommended Discover GradingPal’s unique timestamp-based feedback for video submissions. Perfect for presentations, demonstrations, and performance assessments. What You’ll Learn:
- Create video assignments
- Design video-specific rubrics
- Students submit video files
- How AI analyzes video content
- Understand timestamp-based annotations
- Add manual comments at specific timestamps
- Navigate the video player interface
- Return feedback to students
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Related Documentation
Complete guide to grading video assignments with timestamps.
7. Google Classroom Integration
Duration: 6-8 minutesPriority: Essential for Google Classroom Users If you use Google Classroom, this video shows you how to connect your account, import classes, sync assignments, and push grades back automatically. What You’ll Learn:
- Connect your Google account to GradingPal
- Import classes and student rosters
- Create assignments that sync to Google Classroom
- Automatically import student submissions
- Grade in GradingPal
- Push grades back to Google Classroom
- Deliver feedback to students
- Troubleshoot common sync issues
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Related Documentation
Learn to import classes from Google Classroom.
🎓 Recommended Learning Paths
For New Teachers (Complete Beginner)
Watch in this order:- ✅ Three Ways to Grade - Understand your options
- ✅ Getting Started - Set up account and class
- ✅ Add Students - Populate your class
- ✅ Grade Writing/Essay - Learn core grading workflow
- ⭐ Choose based on your needs:
- Grade Structured Assignments (if you teach with quizzes/tests)
- Grade Video Assignments (if you assign presentations/demos)
- Google Classroom Integration (if you use Google Classroom)
For Google Classroom Users
Fast-track to integration:- ✅ Three Ways to Grade - See why Google Classroom integration is best
- ✅ Google Classroom Integration - Connect and import
- ✅ Grade Writing/Essay OR Grade Structured Assignments - Based on your subject
- ⭐ Optional: Add Students (if you want students on GradingPal too)
For Teacher-Only Mode Users
Focus on upload and export workflow:- ✅ Three Ways to Grade - Confirm Teacher-Only Mode is right for you
- ✅ Getting Started - Set up account and class
- ✅ Grade Writing/Essay - Learn to upload and map submissions
- ⭐ Optional: Grade Structured Assignments OR Grade Video Assignments
💡 Pro Tips for Watching
Before You Start
- Have an account ready: Sign up at app.gradingpal.ai/signup/teacher
- Prepare sample materials: Have a sample assignment or rubric in mind
- Set aside time: Block 30-45 minutes to watch and practice
- Take notes: Keep track of questions or features you want to explore
While Watching
- Pause and practice: Follow along in your own account
- Use 2x speed: For sections you understand quickly
- Bookmark timestamps: Note important sections to return to
- Take screenshots: Capture key screens for reference
After Watching
- Try it yourself: Create a test assignment with sample submissions
- Read documentation: Use written guides as reference
- Ask questions: Contact support if anything is unclear
- Share with colleagues: Help other teachers get started
🎬 Additional Resources
Quick Start Guides
If you prefer written instructions:Deep Dive Documentation
For detailed reference:📺 Video Quality & Accessibility
Video Format:- High-definition (1080p)
- Closed captions available
- Adjustable playback speed
- Mobile-friendly
- Full transcripts available
- Screen reader compatible
- Keyboard navigation supported
🆘 Need Help?
While Watching Videos
If something doesn’t match your screen:- Check if there’s been a recent update
- Refer to written documentation for current UI
- Contact support with specific questions
After Watching
- Questions? Email support@gradingpal.ai
- Feedback? Let us know how to improve these tutorials
- Missing topics? Suggest additional videos you’d like to see
📚 What’s Next?
After completing these tutorials:- Create your first real assignment
- Invite your students (if using student enrollment)
- Start grading and experience the time savings
- Explore advanced features like rubric library and duplication
- Join the community to share tips with other teachers
🎯 Your Progress
Use this checklist to track which tutorials you’ve completed:Setup & Onboarding
- Three Ways to Grade
- Getting Started
- Add Students
Grading Workflows
- Grade Writing/Essay
- Grade Structured Assignments
- Grade Video Assignments
- Google Classroom Integration
Ready to get started? Begin with Three Ways to Grade to choose your workflow!Questions? Contact us at support@gradingpal.ai