AI-assisted assessment inside Moodle

Intelligence that assists.
Expertise that decides.

Faster grading with educators in control. Giving you a head start on marking with evidence-backed suggestions for written, scanned and handwritten work—without leaving Moodle.

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Moodle · Assignment grading

Learner submission

Critical reflection · Module 4

PDF · 1,842 words

Evaluating collaborative learning in practice

Collaborative learning gives learners an opportunity to test ideas, share responsibility and build meaning together. Its success, however, depends on how the facilitator structures participation.

When roles and outcomes are made explicit, learners can contribute with greater confidence and the group can evaluate progress against shared criteria.

The case study demonstrates that reflection after the activity is as important as the activity itself.

The Grading Studio suggestion

72%High confidence
Criterion 02 · Applied understanding

Clear application of theory to the case study, supported by relevant evidence.

Evidence linked to paragraph 2
Use of evidenceCritical analysis

A clearer grading workflow

Less repetition.
More room for judgement.

The Grading Studio analyses each submission against your rubric, surfaces supporting evidence and prepares a grading suggestion. The educator reviews every outcome and makes the final decision.

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Submissions arrive

Learners submit through the familiar Moodle Assignment workflow, individually or in batches.

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Evidence is mapped

The Grading Studio evaluates the work against your criteria and links every suggestion to evidence.

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The educator decides

Accept, amend or reject the suggestion. Professional judgement remains in control.

Moodle-first by design

Not another platform.
Part of the workflow.

The Grading Studio installs as a TLS Moodle plugin and works inside the grading screen your staff already use. It is purpose-built for the Assignment module, so there is less friction, less switching and faster adoption.

Works inside Moodle Built for Assignment TLS-supported

Built for

Moodle
The Grading Studio
Assessment frameworkActive
Configured for

Module 4 · Critical reflection

Only the approved material below informs grading.

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Assessment rubric8 criteria · Institution approved

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Prescribed learning guideModule content · Version 3.2

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Educator guidance notesInterpretation and terminology

Controlled assessment contextExternal influence is limited to protect your intended standard

Advanced, framework-led grading

Your framework.
Your standard.

Every course has its own language, interpretations and expectations. The Grading Studio lets you define the exact rubric, guidelines and learning content that should govern an assessment—then keeps grading focused on that approved framework.

This means a nuanced subject is evaluated according to how your institution teaches and defines it, without outside sources introducing a different interpretation.

  • Set the grading parametersDefine criteria, weightings and acceptable evidence.
  • Ground grading in approved contentUse your prescribed material, terminology and educator guidance.
  • Keep every outcome in contextSuggestions are linked back to the framework supplied for that assessment.
  • Limit external influenceKeep unrelated information and alternative interpretations from shaping the grading process.

One workflow, more submissions

Built around the documents educators actually receive.

Support extends beyond typed essays to the common file formats and scanned work that move through real assessment teams.

Word & PowerPointDocuments and presentation submissions
PDFWritten assignments and fixed-layout reports
Scanned workDigitised assessment scripts
Handwriting & OCRHandwritten responses converted into usable text
Moodle Online textResponses typed directly into Moodle

Enterprise-ready foundations

More than faster marking.

A complete grading support system designed for institutional trust, consistency and useful teaching insight.

An audit trail for every decision

Suggestions, evidence, confidence ratings and the educator’s final decision are recorded for moderation and appeals.

Faster feedback, sooner

Reduce time spent on repetitive grading so learners receive detailed feedback while the work is still fresh.

Consistent marking quality

Apply the same rubric and standard across markers, classes and assessment batches.

Your content. Your grading framework.

Set the rubric, prescribed content and interpretation for each assessment. Suggestions stay grounded in those approved sources only.

Reporting that improves teaching

See results and trends by class, cohort and criterion—then adjust teaching before the next assessment.

Model the difference

What could smarter grading save?

Use your own numbers to compare estimated human marking costs with educator review supported by The Grading Studio.

R99per enrolled learner, per year

Unlimited submissions per licensed learner for the licence term, under a fair usage policy.

Estimated annual saving

R 877 50052% lower estimated annual cost
Total assessments15 000
Hours returned2 500
Human markingR 1 687 500
With The Grading StudioR 810 000
Educator reviewR 562 500Annual subscriptionR 247 500
Indicative estimate only. Excludes VAT, implementation and custom requirements.

Human-led by design

AI prepares the evidence. Educators make the call.

The Grading Studio is designed to support professional judgement, not replace it. Every outcome remains reviewable, explainable and accountable.

  • Educator approval before grades are final
  • Evidence and confidence visible during review
  • Full record for moderation and appeals
  • Protected hosting on TLS servers

Frequently asked questions

The practical details.

What institutions usually want to know before taking the next step.

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