When mentorAI is embedded in Canvas as an LTI tool, it can grade learner responses inside an Assignment and automatically pass the score back to the Canvas gradebook. Learners type their answers directly in the mentor chat, receive an instant score (and, soon, AI-generated feedback), and watch their grade update in real time—no manual grading steps required.
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The mentor evaluates each submitted answer and returns a numeric grade (e.g., 10 / 10).
Scores sync to the Canvas gradebook immediately after each response.
Every new answer replaces the previous score (e.g., a perfect 10 drops to 0 if the next attempt is wrong).
- AI-generated feedback accompanying each grade
- Support for file uploads (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.) that the mentor can grade
- In Canvas, navigate to Assignments
- Click the task labeled (for example) Mentor Grading
- The mentor chat loads on the assignment page
- Type your answer (e.g.,
5 + 5 = 10) into the chat and press Send
- The mentor instantly replies with a grade (e.g., 10 / 10)
- (Future) Feedback text will appear alongside the score
- Open Grades in Canvas
- Confirm the score has updated (e.g., 10 / 10)
- Return to the assignment page
- Enter a new answer (e.g.,
5 + 5 = 9) - The mentor re-grades and returns 0 / 10
- Check Grades again to see the new score reflected
Verify calculations or factual responses instantly, freeing instructors from manual grading.
Allow students unlimited retries; the most recent attempt determines the recorded grade.
Integrate quick “exit ticket” questions in modules, providing immediate performance feedback.
Upload lab worksheets, essays, or spreadsheets for AI scoring once file-grading launches.
With mentorAI’s Canvas integration, learners receive live grades (and soon feedback) while instructors enjoy automatic score passback—streamlining assessment and reinforcing learning in real time.