How technology helps teachers grading students' assignments and a lighter workload?

Answer 1

I'm a fourth and fifth grade teacher and I use a program called Grade Books Pro. It helps teachers to be able to put in the grades and the program automatically figures out the average. You can also weigh different assignments so that tests are worth more points. It's still work grading the assignments and typing everything into the computer, but it helps with being able to figure out the overall grade quicker. Also, the program allows you to be able to see which specific area the student is having difficulty in. The program has a tool where you can sort out assignments and tests according to which standard you are addressing. For example, in "social studies" you can sort the assignments into: geography, current events, history, government, etc.
--Ray's wife, April

Answer 2

Our school system has many accessible programs for teachers, from grading programs to unit layouts, which do lighten much of the day-to-day workload - but no true teacher will ever have a "lighter workload" since we always are pushing ourselves to increase our abilities and knowledge so that we can do the same for our students.

Answer 3

I have used two grade book programs. Making the Grade and an on line program TeacherEase. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Both have many of the same functions: average grades, plotting mean for entire class, etc. MTG does feature a seating chart maker that I like. TEase is on line and allows e-mails to be sent as individual or group. You must purchase both programs. Several classes and grades in my school use TEase which helps in the set-up at beginning of year. Good Luck.