Purpose
1.2. Enable secure, compliant handling of student records and grades, easing administrative workload and enhancing visibility into student progress.
1.3. Facilitate instant synthesis of grade data from assessments, assignments, and tests with multi-channel reporting capability (email, portal, SMS, LMS integration).
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Instructor finalizing manual input or import of grade data.
2.3. Scheduled reporting deadline reached or grade publication dates.
2.4. API webhook for external assessment tool uploading new results.
2.5. Manual trigger for corrections or regrading workflows.
Platform Variants
3.1. Google Sheets
• API: Sheets API – Use `spreadsheets.values.append` to auto-populate grade columns; trigger with LMS webhook.
3.2. Microsoft Excel Online (Office 365)
• API: Graph API – `updateWorkbookRange` to write grades into cloud workbooks on assignment submission.
3.3. Canvas LMS
• Endpoint: Submissions API – `POST /api/v1/courses/:course_id/assignments/:assignment_id/submissions/update_grades`.
3.4. Moodle
• API: `core_grades_update_grades` – auto-update and push notifications to students via Moodle messaging.
3.5. Blackboard
• API: Gradebook API – `POST /courses/{courseId}/gradebook/columns/{columnId}/attempts`.
3.6. Schoology
• API: Grades – `POST /sections/{section_id}/grades`.
3.7. PowerSchool
• SIS API – Use `createGradeEntry` to add records per student or assessment.
3.8. Infinite Campus
• OneRoster API – `POST /grades` to automatically inject new grade data.
3.9. SAP SuccessFactors (Learning)
• Learning OData API – `POST /LearningGradebookEntry`.
3.10. Salesforce Education Cloud
• REST API: `POST /services/data/vXX.X/sobjects/Edu_Grade__c/` to register new grade entries.
3.11. Zapier
• Trigger: New grade record – Action: Update Google Sheet/Send Email/Push to LMS.
3.12. Slack
• API: `chat.postMessage` – Direct-report student results or alerts on grades published.
3.13. Microsoft Teams
• Graph API: `sendChatMessage` – Delivers grade notifications to students.
3.14. Trello
• API: `cards.create` – Log important grade or performance flags on student-specific boards.
3.15. Twilio
• SMS API: `messages.create` – Send individual or batch student grade notifications.
3.16. SendGrid
• API: `mail/send` – Email students their grade sheets and cumulative performance.
3.17. Mailgun
• API: `messages` – Automated bulk or single-result notifications via email.
3.18. Airtable
• API: `createRecord` – Holds structured grade entries; triggers external notifications.
3.19. Monday.com
• API: `create_item` – Update student grade boards; trigger notifications/workflows.
3.20. Notion
• API: `databases.create` – Store new grade data, sync assignments and feedback.
3.21. Oracle PeopleSoft
• Component Interface API: `SCC_STUDENT_GRADES` – Auto-update student profiles for new results.
3.22. SIS OneRoster
• REST API: `POST /grades` – Standardized entry for multi-system compatibility.
3.23. ActiveCampaign
• API: `contact/addTag` – Tag or segment students by grade tranche and behavior for follow-up.
3.24. HubSpot
• API: `engagements/v1/notes` – Automated notes or tasks on student records post-grade entry.
Benefits
4.2. Accelerates grade communications, keeping students informed in real-time.
4.3. Ensures secure, encrypted storage and compliant data flows for sensitive information.
4.4. Supports bulk operations for large cohorts with consistent, automated output.
4.5. Integrates seamlessly with existing IT and learning management systems.
4.6. Enables detailed audit trails for grading events and notifications.
4.7. Empowers analytics, reporting, and interventions based on real-time data.