Instructors can now provide detailed feedback on Moodle assignment submissions without downloading them by using the Annotate PDF tool. This article explains how to enable and use Annotate PDF to grade student work. This option works best when students submit their work as single PDF files. Before you start, you will need access to the following: The steps below assume you are creating a new Assignment. To enable this feature on an existing Assignment, click the Assignment name, click the gear icon (Actions menu), and choose Edit Settings from the drop-down menu. Then, proceed from step 4 of the following instructions. Instructors can highlight, write, type, add stamps, and post notes in a PDF document submitted by a student when Annotate PDF is enabled. Instructors can use a mouse, trackpad, or WACOM tablet to make handwritten markings on either a computer, iPad, or other tablet. To use Annotate PDF, do the following: Note: If the document in annotation window is blank, the conversion to PDF failed (for a file submitted in a different format) or Annotate PDF could not read the PDF file. You will need to download the file to your computer and add annotations outside of Moodle. The Annotate PDF feature only works with PDF files. If students submit files in other formats, Moodle will try to turn them into PDF's, but this conversion process does not work reliably or well. For best results when using Annotate PDF, have your students save their assignments as PDF's before submission. You can also force students to submit assignments as PDF's in assignment settings. Note: Some students may not know how to save, export, or print files as PDF's from an application. Add a link to Save a File as a PDF to your Moodle page or assignment instructions to help. If your students need to submit handwritten work, make them aware of the following: If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk! Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Enable annotate PDF for an assignment
Mark with annotate PDF
Ensure students submit good PDF's
Questions?
Email: help@brynmawr.edu | Service catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor