Hi! I mentioned in the Q&A an app for automating comments but couldn't remember the name. Here you go: From http://www.hastac.org/blogs/lizlundberg/2014/03/08/better-grading-through-technology
"Use a Text Expander or Templates
I use TextExpander for Mac, and I’m told PhraseExpress is a similar app for Windows. TextExpander was not free, but I’ve found it worth the cost. Before I had it, I used a document in which I stored comments I made repeatedly and would copy and paste—that method is certainly another option for the same technique. With TextExpander I have those commonly used comments saved in the app, so when it’s open in the background while I’m grading I can type #broadintro and it will insert the standard note I always write when I read a paper that begins 'Since the dawn of time…'"
Hi Jennifer, Thanks for attending my presentation and for the link. I'll definitely look into using it in my composition class. In the meantime, I have uploaded my Editing Comments template in WORD Doc.
Hi! I mentioned in the Q&A an app for automating comments but couldn't remember the name. Here you go:
ReplyDeleteFrom http://www.hastac.org/blogs/lizlundberg/2014/03/08/better-grading-through-technology
"Use a Text Expander or Templates
I use TextExpander for Mac, and I’m told PhraseExpress is a similar app for Windows. TextExpander was not free, but I’ve found it worth the cost. Before I had it, I used a document in which I stored comments I made repeatedly and would copy and paste—that method is certainly another option for the same technique. With TextExpander I have those commonly used comments saved in the app, so when it’s open in the background while I’m grading I can type #broadintro and it will insert the standard note I always write when I read a paper that begins 'Since the dawn of time…'"
Hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThanks for attending my presentation and for the link. I'll definitely look into using it in my composition class. In the meantime, I have uploaded my Editing Comments template in WORD Doc.