Rubrics configuration variables

Off

Note: In January, 2020, the default value will be updated to On. In November 2020, the ability to opt-out will be removed.

Controls the new rubric creation experience. On enables the new experience for all users with no option to opt-out. On (Opt-in) gives users the choice to opt-in or out of the experience. Off disables the new experience for all users with no option to opt-in.

d2l.Tools.Rubrics.
DefaultAnalyticScoringMethod

Org

Points

Default scoring method that is selected when creating a new analytic rubric.

d2l.Tools.Rubrics.
DefaultAssociateToAllTools

Org

ON

Whether rubrics are associated to all available tools by default.

d2l.Tools.Rubrics.
DefaultHolisticScoringMethod

Org

Percentages

Default scoring method that is selected when creating a new holistic rubric.

d2l.Tools.Rubrics.
DefaultNumberOfCriteria

Org

3

Default number of criteria that will be created for new rubrics.

d2l.Tools.Rubrics.
DefaultNumberOfLevels

Org

4

Default number of levels that will be created for new rubrics.

d2l.Tools.Rubrics.
DefaultRubricType

Org

Analytic

Default rubric type that is selected on when creating a new rubric.

Default visibility of new rubrics for learners: Always Visible to Learners, Hidden Until Feedback Published (learners can see rubric feedback and the rubric definition on pages where the rubric is used), or Always Hidden From Learners. Instructors can change the visibility of individual rubrics at any time.

Determines whether the instructor and learner can see the rubric associated with an activity from Gradebook. For example, if a rubric is attached to a discussion, and the rubric is evaluated by the instructor in Discussions, the results of the rubric are visible to the learner from the associated grade.

Important: This configuration variable is not configurable by an administrator. To disable this functionality, contact D2L Support.

On – from July 2019 with the option to turn it off until December 2019. After December 2019 you will not have the option to turn it off.

Allows site administrators to accept changes to the rubrics grading experience.