Google Classroom: Rubrics Beta

I've finally had a chance to play with one of the new Classroom features that is currently in Beta- the rubrics feature! This is a really cool feature that many users have been requesting for awhile. Read on to learn a little bit more about how it works!

Creating a Rubric
Creating a rubric is pretty easy, with the ability to duplicate criteria to make rubric creation a little faster. The rubrics are 100% customizable- you input your own criteria and descriptions. For each criteria, you can have up to 10 levels of performance. When creating an assignment, you'll see the blue "create rubric" button on the assignment creation box. Tip: When creating your rubric, don't forget to scroll down and save!

Editing a Rubric
If you've forgotten something or just want to edit the rubric in any way, it's easy to do! Tip: When editing a rubric, don't forget to scroll down and save!

Reusing Rubrics
One drawback right now is the inability to choose from your already created rubrics to just add to an assignment. You must currently create the rubric each time.....however, there IS a workaround. If you've already attached the rubric you want to use to another assignment assignment, you can just reuse the assignment, attach new documents, change the name and the instructions, and save yourself some effort.

Send feedback!
If you're participating in the Beta, be sure to send feedback and let the developers know what you like, what you don't like, and what you'd like to see added! They take Beta Feedback into heavy consideration when finalizing the updates for public roll-out. Tip: Title your feedback "Rubrics Beta" in the subject line.

Overall, I like the new rubrics tool, though there are a few things that I think could make it more teacher-friendly. The ability to choose from created rubrics as I mentioned above is one. Another thing I would like to see is the ability to import spreadsheets into the rubric tool. I have a lot of rubrics in spreadsheet format, so it would be nice not to have to recreate those. Yes, I know...copy and paste will have to do for now!

How can you sign up for the beta?
Inevitably, some of you now want to get on board with this awesome tool and start learning how to use it for the coming school year. You can sign up for the beta by filling out this form.