Canvas Bulk Grading

Grade Canvas LMS assignments efficiently using rubric-based workflows. This skill requires the Canvas MCP server to be running and authenticated with an instructor or TA token.

Prerequisites

• Canvas MCP server running and connected
• Authenticated with an educator (instructor/TA) Canvas API token
• Assignment must exist and have submissions to grade
• Rubric must already be created in Canvas and associated with the assignment (Canvas API cannot reliably create rubrics -- use the Canvas web UI for that)

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Assignment and Rubric Information

Before grading, retrieve the assignment details and its rubric criteria.