CAPABILITIES
Learn how TimelyGrader analyzes visuals and data in presentations, spreadsheets, and more.
Explore TimelyGrader's versatile integration across instructor workflows.
A quick analogy that shows how TimelyGrader blends AI and instructor judgment for accurate grading and feedback.
An approach that combines AI feedback and expert thinking to help students learn, improve, and revise with confidence.
Your AI assistant for building rubrics, refining feedback, and supporting grading decisions.
PRODUCT
Discover how instructors can increase their efficiency and capacity.
See how students can access feedback tailored to their assignments 24/7.
Discover how to manage courses across your institution.
Learn about our commitment to accessibility and security for all users.
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Explore how AI grading systems enhance feedback for students and reduce workload for instructors, while also addressing the challenges of bias and accuracy.
Learn how to set up video assignments in TimelyGrader so students know what to show and Hugo knows what to assess, using a nursing skills example.
TimelyGrader’s AI oral defence asks students to explain their written work. Here’s how SIT’s Teaching and Learning Academy helped shape it.
Hugo, TimelyGrader's AI grading assistant, now shows his thinking in real time and can continue long tasks where he left off. Available October 1, 2026, for LMS-integrated partners.
Find TimelyGrader at EDUCAUSE 2026 in Denver, Booth T11 next to D2L. See how AI-assisted grading is changing assessment, and grab limited-edition Hugo merch.
Help students move beyond completing assignments by giving feedback they can act on, encouraging reflection, and making reasoning part of the learning process.
Join TimelyGrader at EDUCAUSE 2026 to explore how AI-assisted assessment can make student thinking visible, preserve productive struggle, and support expert judgment.
Before grading begins, use these five checks to make your rubric clearer, more consistent, and easier for students, TAs, and instructors to use.
Filter submissions by section in the grading view, plus new improvements for large imports, grade pushback, roster sync, feedback generation, and grading accuracy.
Reuse assignment settings, work with unscored rubrics, personalize feedback regeneration, and customize grading preferences with TimelyGrader’s latest update.
TimelyGrader is updating its self-serve Terms to make data ownership, AI training, and content use clearer while strengthening privacy protections for users.
Compare 7 AI grading tools for higher education and see how they differ across written work, STEM, programming, LMS integration, faculty control, and governance.
Import an existing rubric by uploading a PDF or DOCX file or pasting the content directly into TimelyGrader. This update also introduces a more reliable email verification flow for new users.
How an AI grading platform stores student data matters. Learn how single-tenant and multi-tenant architecture affect privacy, FERPA, and institutional risk.
Which AI grading tool is right for higher education? Compare leading platforms by assessment fit, LMS integration, faculty control, privacy, and institutional readiness.
Help students get started with TimelyGrader’s Formative Feedback feature, from uploading drafts to reviewing feedback and asking Hugo Bot for clarification.
Hugo Bot is your instructional design, grading, feedback, and platform support companion, helping you make informed improvements while keeping you in control.
Update specific LMS gradebook entries and review feedback with more accurate, reliable highlighting across student submissions.
New grade pushback controls make it easier to identify discrepancies, select specific submissions, and review LMS grade updates before sending them.
Coming Fall 2026, TimelyGrader will support Canvas Blueprints and D2L Course Templates, making it easier to reuse grading settings and launch new courses with less setup.
Instructors can now click directly into feedback fields to make edits, with automatic saving for a faster and more efficient review process.
TimelyGrader is moving to a hybrid LTI and API integration, giving institutions more secure access, easier deployment, and greater control over LMS availability.
Parallel Grading lets instructors begin reviewing processed submissions before the full batch is complete, helping them start up to 50% sooner.
TimelyGrader’s new Admin Dashboard gives institutions a clearer view of seat allocation and actual platform usage, supporting more transparent pricing and stronger ROI.
AI Chat now uses course and interface language settings to respond in the language students and instructors already use.
Meet Hugo, TimelyGrader’s instructor AI agent for refining assignments, improving rubrics, editing feedback, and uncovering grading insights.
Manage large course lists more easily with the new Course Lobby List View. This update also displays full course names and improves inline comment navigation and other student-facing interface details.
TimelyGrader’s Cognitive Apprenticeship update connects feedback across drafts, introduces Inquire AI for student follow-up questions, and gives instructors deeper insight into how students apply feedback and improve over time.
Improved CSV exports make it easier to compare AI-generated grading with human review. View before-and-after feedback, download results before making edits, and audit grading decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
Improved roster syncing, scalable imports, and more intentional student feedback with this week's improvement.
Course setup gets another option and adding AI Accuracy to grading insights
Multiple File Submissions coming soon, along with a new way to import courses via the Course Lobby
Explore assignment highlights and AI feedback to see exactly how every grade is calculated.
Assessment is evolving. Through our partnership with Access Alliance for Education, TimelyGrader is expanding access to AI-assisted grading that empowers instructors, protects academic standards, and supports scalable innovation across K–12 and higher education.
Many vendors ask us why we chose to pursue the Professional Tier integration with Instructure. The answer is simple: credibility, opportunity, and growth. Here’s how becoming a Certified Canvas integration opened doors for TimelyGrader.
We’re closing out 2025 with a look at what we improved, what we learned, and what’s coming next to help educators spend less time grading and more time teaching.
Managing big classes just got easier. With our Course Section and TA Support, and a faster GPT-5 engine, this fall’s TimelyGrader update is all about smoother, fairer grading.
Giving meaningful feedback just got easier! Our new Rubric-Based Feedback feature provides students with clear, structured comments for every criterion—highlighting their strengths and suggesting improvements.
Get ready for a new level of grading precision! TimelyGrader’s Advanced Grading Settings go live this Wednesday, allowing you to add both general and criterion-specific grading instructions.
Big news! TimelyGrader’s Content Bank is launching this Wednesday, bringing a new level of context to AI-assisted grading. Now, instructors can upload course materials to help the AI generate more accurate and meaningful feedback and grading suggestions.
This fall, TimelyGrader is heading to two major conferences—INSPIRE 2024 and EDUCAUSE 2024! If you're attending, stop by our booth or book a 1-on-1 demo to see how TimelyGrader can transform your grading process and improve student outcomes!
Big updates are coming to TimelyGrader! Content Bank will be available soon, enabling you to use Retrieval-Augmented Generation to enhance feedback and grading. Plus, we're adding handy features like expand/collapse for rubrics and show more/less for long text. Stay tuned!
We're excited to introduce Smart Feedback Templates on TimelyGrader! This new feature lets you pre-define feedback for each rubric rating, ensuring every grade comes with specific, personalized feedback.
New to TimelyGrader? Our instructor onboarding process will guide you through setting up your first course, exploring an example assignment, and getting familiar with our AI-driven grading and feedback workflows.
Grade CSV and Excel (XLSX) files in TimelyGrader. Create assignments, upload spreadsheets, and receive AI-assisted grading and feedback suggestions.
Creating effective rubrics for AI can be a time consuming, but we've streamlined this process for instructors! Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing rubric, TimelyGrader’s rubric generator has you covered.
As AI tools like TimelyGrader become increasingly integrated in education, it's vital for students to develop strong AI literacy skills. Are they prepared to make the most of these technologies while understanding the potential pitfalls?
Discover how RAG enhances feedback accuracy, prioritizes effectively, and manages complex questions by integrating a customizable content bank for instructors.
Personalized learning is transforming education, but delivering individualized feedback at scale has always been a challenge. TimelyGrader is tackling this by...
Meta's release of Llama 3.1 405B, a new open-source model, is significant for the open-source community and raises the question: Can universities and colleges host their own GenAI models?
Regardless of where you sit on the “should you use an AI detector or not” debate, it’s important to understand how they work.
A quick TLDR: ETS, the folks who run SATs, analyzed more than 13K essays and found that GPT4o graded students 13% lower overall and graded...
Discover the positive impact TimelyGrader had on student outcomes and instructor efficiency, including improved work quality, democratized...
Why you should consider shifting from summative to formative assessments...
Professor Andersen decided to break up the final deliverable into several chunks so she could provide students with more feedback and learning opportunities...
Learn about potential biases in GenAI models like GPT-4o and how effective rubrics can mitigate these challenges while ensuring ethical grading practices.
New ways to grade! With grading and feedback annotations directly on student work, instructors can validate quickly and efficiently.
Discover how TimelyGrader is revolutionizing grading and feedback processes just in time for the end of term: from enhanced AI reasoning to...
Our latest update is packed with quality-of-life improvements. Enjoy new features like instant student feedback, rubric criteria duplication, submission...
Follow our step-by-step guide to set up your account, generate feedback, and review your progress. Start improving your assignments today!
Anthropic claims Claude 3 surpasses GPT-4 on various benchmarks, but the comparisons may be misleading...
We're excited to offer you access to our new resources library, from step-by-step video guides to emerging trends in AI, we've got you covered.
Our Valentine's Day present to you: customizable AI-generated feedback to suit any assignment or teaching style.
3.5 to 4 might not look like a big change but the leap from GPT-3.5 to GPT-4 is massive. Learn more here.
Learn how to create effective assignment rubrics with TimelyGrader to ensure accurate feedback. Discover tips on detailed criteria descriptions...
Not sure what "Additional Instructions" to include? Learn best practices for providing detailed additional instructions to enhance AI feedback and grading.
Not sure how to optimize your rubric for AI? Read more about our tips and tricks!
Optimize AI grading with TimelyGrader by creating effective assignment descriptions and rubrics.
Concerned about data privacy when using ChatGPT or third-party tools powered by OpenAI's models? Learn more about how OpenAI handles your data.
Our insights from Sal Kahn and Reid Hoffman's discussion of AI's impact on education.
Curious about how your fellow educators are using ChatGPT for grading and feedback? We interviewed them to uncover the challenges and benefits of integrating AI into their teaching practices.
Learn about the benefits of incorporating AI to improve your grading workflow, from enhanced objectivity to the ability to provide personalized feedback at scale.
TimelyGrader is now available for everyone to use! Save 30-50% of your grading time with AI-powered suggestions and personalized feedback.
Streamlining your grading process while providing your students with more opportunities to improve? That sounds like a win-win to us.
