We're always keen to develop systems which are driven by learner suggestions and expectations. Recent learner surveys and forum discussions on how C Space could be improved revealed that learners would appreciate the integration of a system that would record and update their assignment and unit grades as their course progressed.

Further discussions with tutors revealed the need for a centralised system that would allow them to enter and store assignment details, student grades and assignment feedback.

Currently under development, the Grade Tracker will:

• Store assigment details, unit information and grade criteria for a specified course.
• Record individual student assignment grades and overall unit grades for each learner.
• Record indiviual assignment feedback for each learner for each submitted piece of work.
• Allow tutors to view and edit assignment and unit grades for their groups.
• Allow students to view their own assignment and unit grades.
• Send email notification to each student once their grade has been submitted or amended.
• Send email notification to each student once their assignment feedback has been submitted.
• Allow learners to submit comments on their assignment feedback.
• Send email notification to the tutor once a student submits comments.

Ultimately tutors will be able to submit assignment grades, unit grades and feedback in a timely manner. Learners will be able to see their grades and track their progress for their course. Timely feedback and access to grading criteria will allow them to improve grades and achieve their qualification aims.