Quick Comparison
| Feature | Teacher-Only Mode | Student Interface | LMS Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student accounts needed? | No | Yes | Optional |
| Student submission method | Teacher uploads | GradingPal platform | Google Classroom |
| Feedback delivery | PDF export | Interactive platform | Grades sync + Platform |
| Best for | Control & privacy | Engagement & revision | Existing GC users |
1. Teacher-Only Mode
You handle everything. Upload student work yourself and manage the entire grading process without students needing accounts.Best For
- Younger students (elementary/middle school)
- Classrooms where students don’t have regular device access
- Teachers who prefer to collect physical work and scan it
- Quick pilot testing before rolling out to students
How It Works
1
Create a Class
Create a class and add student names to your roster.
2
Set Up Assignment
Set up your assignment and rubric.
3
Collect Student Work
Collect student work (digitally or on paper).
4
Upload Submissions
Upload submissions yourself (PDFs, images, scans).
5
Review AI Grades
Review AI-generated grades and feedback.
6
Export and Share
Download scores and feedback as PDF to share with students.
Get Started with Teacher-Only Mode
Create a new class and start uploading submissions
2. Student Interface
Students submit their own work. Students create GradingPal accounts, turn in assignments directly, and view their scores and detailed feedback online.Best For
- High school and higher education
- Classrooms with 1:1 device access
- Teachers who want students to own their submission process
- Providing students direct access to detailed feedback
How It Works
1
Create and Invite
Create a class and invite students via class code or email.
2
Students Join
Students sign up and join your class.
3
Set Up Assignment
Set up your assignment and rubric.
4
Students Submit
Students upload their own submissions.
5
Review and Approve
Review and approve AI-generated grades.
6
Release Grades
Release grades—students view scores and feedback in their dashboard.
Benefits
- Students take ownership of submitting on time
- Feedback is always accessible to students
- No need to print, email, or manually distribute results
- Students can reference past feedback anytime
Get Started with Student Interface
Learn how to enroll students in your class
3. LMS Integration
Connect to your existing setup. GradingPal integrates with your Learning Management System to import classes, sync rosters, and push grades back to your gradebook.Best For
- Schools already using Google Classroom
- Teachers who want a single source of truth for grades
- Reducing duplicate data entry
- Streamlined workflows with existing tools
How It Works
1
Connect Google Classroom
Connect your Google Classroom account.
2
Import Classes
Import your classes and student rosters automatically.
3
Create Assignments
Create assignments in GradingPal (or link existing Classroom assignments).
4
Students Submit
Students submit through Google Classroom or GradingPal.
5
Review and Approve
Review and approve AI-generated grades.
6
Sync Grades
Sync scores back to your Google Classroom gradebook.
Benefits
- No manual class setup—import everything in one click
- Rosters stay in sync automatically
- Grades flow back to your gradebook
- Students use familiar tools
Currently Supported
Google Classroom
Full integration with Google Classroom
Which Should I Choose?
| Your Situation | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|
| Testing GradingPal for the first time | Teacher-Only Mode or import from Google Classroom |
| Students are young or don’t have devices | Teacher-Only Mode |
| Students can submit digitally and you want them to see feedback | Student Interface |
| You already use Google Classroom | LMS Integration |
| You want grades to sync to your gradebook | LMS Integration |
You can also combine approaches. For example, use LMS Integration to import your classes, but upload work yourself for younger students who can’t submit digitally.
Next Steps
Teacher-Only Mode
Create a new class
Student Interface
Enroll students
LMS Integration
Connect Google Classroom