Roster Sync Enhancements &amp; Student Feedback Fixes

April 17, 2026

Roster Sync Enhancements & Student Feedback Fixes

Improved roster syncing, scalable imports, and more intentional student feedback with this week's improvement.

April 10, 2026

Course Setup & AI Accuracy Update

Course setup gets another option and adding AI Accuracy to grading insights

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April 2, 2026

Another TimelyGrader Update? No joking!

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.

March 27, 2026

Supporting Evidence for Grading & Feedback

Explore assignment highlights and AI feedback to see exactly how every grade is calculated.

TimelyGrader and Access Alliance for Education Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Human-in-the-Loop AI Assessment

February 27, 2026

TimelyGrader Partners with Access Alliance

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.

How integrating with Instructure’s Canvas helped TimelyGrader scale and earn institutional trus

February 27, 2026

Our Experience in Partnering with Instructure

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.

December 30, 2025

Looking Forward to 2026!

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.

October 31, 2025

TimelyGrader Fall 2025 Release

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.

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November 29, 2024

Introducing Rubric-Based Feedback

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.

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November 8, 2024

Coming Soon: Advanced Grading Settings!

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.

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November 4, 2024

Content Bank Launches Wednesday

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.

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Miscellaneous

October 14, 2024

TimelyGrader Heads to INSPIRE 2024 and EDUCAUSE 2024

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!

Content Bank interface in TimelyGrader displaying uploaded course resources

October 11, 2024

Content Bank, Collapsible Rubrics, and More!

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!

September 24, 2024

Smart Feedback Templates

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.

September 18, 2024

Instructor Onboarding is Coming Soon!

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.

August 28, 2024

CSV Compatibility on TimelyGrader

Grade CSV and Excel (XLSX) files in TimelyGrader. Create assignments, upload spreadsheets, and receive AI-assisted grading and feedback suggestions.

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August 27, 2024

AI-Generated Rubrics on TimelyGrader

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.

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August 22, 2024

How Can You Help Your Students Become AI Literate?

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?

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August 15, 2024

How RAG Enhances AI for Personalized Learning

Discover how RAG enhances feedback accuracy, prioritizes effectively, and manages complex questions by integrating a customizable content bank for instructors.

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August 14, 2024

The Role of AI in Personalized Learning

Personalized learning is transforming education, but delivering individualized feedback at scale has always been a challenge. TimelyGrader is tackling this by...

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July 25, 2024

Meta just released the latest open-source model...

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?

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July 18, 2024

Understanding AI Detectors: A Guide for Instructors

Regardless of where you sit on the “should you use an AI detector or not” debate, it’s important to understand how they work.

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July 15, 2024

Asians are Graded More Harshly by AI. An Anecdotal...

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...

July 12, 2024

(Part 2) How a College of Charleston Instructor Flipped...

Discover the positive impact TimelyGrader had on student outcomes and instructor efficiency, including improved work quality, democratized...

July 2, 2024

How I Fooled the Top AI Detectors Within 15 Minutes

Why you should consider shifting from summative to formative assessments...

July 1, 2024

How a College of Charleston Instructor Flipped Assessment...

Professor Andersen decided to break up the final deliverable into several chunks so she could provide students with more feedback and learning opportunities...

June 24, 2024

Using AI to Grade: What are the Risks and Mitigation...

Learn about potential biases in GenAI models like GPT-4o and how effective rubrics can mitigate these challenges while ensuring ethical grading practices.

April 30, 2024

An Actual SpeedGrader?

New ways to grade! With grading and feedback annotations directly on student work, instructors can validate quickly and efficiently.

April 18, 2024

Rubrics, Feedback Annotations & More Coming to TG!

Discover how TimelyGrader is revolutionizing grading and feedback processes just in time for the end of term: from enhanced AI reasoning to...

March 19, 2024

QOL Updates Coming This Wednesday!

Our latest update is packed with quality-of-life improvements. Enjoy new features like instant student feedback, rubric criteria duplication, submission...

Student Resources

March 13, 2024

Getting Feedback with TimelyGrader: A Step-By-Step Guide

Follow our step-by-step guide to set up your account, generate feedback, and review your progress. Start improving your assignments today!

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March 8, 2024

Claude 3 Beat GPT-4. Truth or Marketing Gobbledygook?

Anthropic claims Claude 3 surpasses GPT-4 on various benchmarks, but the comparisons may be misleading...

March 1, 2024

Launching TG Resources for AI Grading and Feedback!

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.

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February 12, 2024

Introducing Custom Feedback Settings!

Our Valentine's Day present to you: customizable AI-generated feedback to suit any assignment or teaching style.

February 7, 2024

Creating an Effective Rubric for AI: Our Tips

Learn how to create effective assignment rubrics with TimelyGrader to ensure accurate feedback. Discover tips on detailed criteria descriptions...

February 7, 2024

What Can You Include in the 'Additional Instructions for...

Not sure what "Additional Instructions" to include? Learn best practices for providing detailed additional instructions to enhance AI feedback and grading.

January 29, 2024

Why Investing in a Good Rubric is Important

Not sure how to optimize your rubric for AI? Read more about our tips and tricks!

Instructor working on laptop to give grades and feedback with TimelyGrader

January 22, 2024

Optimize AI Feedback & Grading with TimelyGrader...

Optimize AI grading with TimelyGrader by creating effective assignment descriptions and rubrics.

January 18, 2024

What Happens to My ChatGPT Data?

Concerned about data privacy when using ChatGPT or third-party tools powered by OpenAI's models? Learn more about how OpenAI handles your data.

January 16, 2024

Sal Khan on AI in Education

Our insights from Sal Kahn and Reid Hoffman's discussion of AI's impact on education.

January 10, 2024

What I Learned From Instructors Using ChatGPT

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.

January 5, 2024

How You Can Overhaul Your Grading Process

Learn about the benefits of incorporating AI to improve your grading workflow, from enhanced objectivity to the ability to provide personalized feedback at scale.

January 4, 2024

TimelyGrader Has Launched!

TimelyGrader is now available for everyone to use! Save 30-50% of your grading time with AI-powered suggestions and personalized feedback.

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Student Resources