The Gradebook Dashboard columns now automatically display assignments in their appropriate columns without having to wait for a "trigger" (e.g., grade entry, approved grade, etc.)
The column titles on the Dashboard have been changed to represent the grading "actions" in the aforementioned display changes.
The "Approve All" button on the Assignments page is now more distinguishalbe from the "Save Changes" button.
Spring 2010 Updates:
Students can now see make-up grades.
Actual and original/make-up grades will automatically display to students (settings are configurable).
Make-up grades can now be exported via spreadsheet.
When assigning make-up grades, the make-up grade field now auto-populates the "actual" grade field.
Actual and make-up grades are not averaged.
Instructional text boxes have been made more visible.
The following conditions apply when using the Stellar Gradebook:
When a student selects the Gradebook navigation link, they will only see their own Grade Report.
A student cannot view another student's grades.
Students see only the grades that have been approved by Instructors/TAs.
The Gradebook must be configured to hide grades. By default, grades are displayed.
Unauthorized users will see an error message if they try to access the Gradebook.
Graders can not configure the gradebook, approve grades or see assignments that have not been explicitly made available to them.
Actual and make-up grades are not averaged.