Gradebook: Using Engrade

    Today, I learned how to use a software program called Engrade to be used as an electronic gradebook.  It was easy to input the student rosters into the program as well as the assignments.  I really liked how it gave the class average for each assignment at the bottom of the gradebook.  However, I did not like that even though I identified the assignments as homework, a quiz or an in class assignment, it does not show up as so in the gradebook.  I could not find where the information actually showed up in the gradebook.  It would be helpful for not only for me, but also for the students and parents if that information is displayed.  That would be one thing I would change about the program.  I think teachers would like this gradebook overall because it is easy to put the assignments and grades into the computer.  You can do so within minutes and copy the assignment to other classes.  I think students and parents would like this gradebook since it has all of the grades spelled out in front of them.  Parents may also find it helpful because it also says if the students are missing any assignments.
    I think it would be helpful if a school is going to require an electronic gradebook, using Engrade for example, that they provide training so teachers know how to use it.  My school uses SchoolTools and requires that we keep our gradebook on there so parents who have signed up for it can view their child's grades for each class.   When the program was first being introduced, the district provided training so we would know how to use it.  Since I have grown accustomed to using SchoolTools, I am biased and would prefer to use it over Engrade.  Here is a screenshot of my gradebook from Engrade: