> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.timelygrader.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.timelygrader.ai/welcome-to-the-help-center.md).

# Welcome to the Help Center!

Support articles for using TimelyGrader.

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### Hi, I'm Hugo!

I am here to help walk you through TimelyGrader, one step at a time.

Whether you are interested in processing Assignments, Quizzes, or Oral Assessments, we can help you set them up and take care of edge cases.

Pick a section below, or search for a feature name: rubric, user guides, grade passback, LMS integration features.
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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>User Guides</strong></td><td>Best practices and best ways to get started for the best experience.</td><td><a href="/user-guides-get-started-here.md">User Guides: Get Started Here</a></td><td data-object-fit="fill"><a href="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2FYA1efE2nUA4NxYSBrHYs%2FHugo%20%26%20Toys.svg?alt=media&amp;token=8700db25-038e-4872-8705-fba4429a88fe">Hugo &amp; Toys.svg</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Assignment Grading</strong></td><td>Setting up, grading and giving feedback on written and video submissions.</td><td><a href="/canvas-support-articles/assignments.md">Tutorials: Assignment Grading (Canvas)</a></td><td><a href="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2FQAjqKLtKZVwsMSSSQdQ8%2FHugo%20Tummy%20Rub.svg?alt=media&amp;token=e899c4c8-c19e-4c42-9400-35908051bb22">Hugo Tummy Rub.svg</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Quiz Grading</strong></td><td>Importing LMS quizzes, grading defaults, grading attempts and releasing results.</td><td><a href="/canvas-support-articles/quizzes.md">Tutorials: Quiz Grading (Canvas)</a></td><td><a href="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2FT25jz6KqVmbIg74b20Ut%2FHugo%20Sleeping.svg?alt=media&amp;token=0d2f9e5a-7da0-43c5-8c2d-a6504a77d365">Hugo Sleeping.svg</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Oral Assessments</strong></td><td>Oral Quiz and Oral Defense, from set up to previewing as a student. </td><td><a href="/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas.md">Tutorials: Oral Assessments (Canvas)</a></td><td><a href="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2FCsLoekwcw7Yd8OXK22dF%2FHugo%20Stretching.svg?alt=media&amp;token=561f0e40-0682-4962-b388-748e73409813">Hugo Stretching.svg</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>For Students</strong></td><td>How to submit your drafts for feedback and working with me, Hugo.</td><td><a href="/for-students.md">For Students</a></td><td><a href="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2FrSWsgF1RspC7nkppmeE0%2FHugo%20Running.svg?alt=media&amp;token=a285feea-9d99-4ced-ba2c-3c9c4df90341">Hugo Running.svg</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## What’s new

21 new · 7 updated · October 2026

* **New** · [Setting quiz grading defaults](broken://pages/0E2NEyjDjTOGQlRBDS2P) · Quizzes
* **New** · [Grading one question across all students](broken://pages/Tc24LS9LmEOZOhraEqCK) · Quizzes
* **New** · [Releasing quiz feedback and grades](/canvas-support-articles/quizzes/quiz-release.md) · Quizzes
* **New** · [Your instructor preferences](broken://pages/AtQRbxBBM6PApU4eNH5c) · User Guide
* **New** · [Reusing settings from other assignments](/user-guides-get-started-here/reuse-assignment-settings.md) · User Guide
* **New** · [Reusing oral assessment settings](/user-guides-get-started-here/oral-defaults.md) · User Guide
* **New** · [Viewing your course as a student](/user-guides-get-started-here/student-preview.md) · User Guide
* **New** · [Getting started as a student](/for-students/student-start.md) · For Students
* **New** · [Submitting your work and drafts](/for-students/student-submit.md) · For Students
* **New** · [Working with Hugo](/for-students/student-hugo.md) · For Students
* **New** · [Setting up quizzes](/user-guides-get-started-here/quizzes-guide.md) · User Guide
* **New** · [Setting up oral assessments](/user-guides-get-started-here/oral-assessments-guide.md) · User Guide
* **New** · [Importing submissions from your LMS](/canvas-support-articles/assignments/import-submissions.md) · Assignments
* **New** · [Pushing grades to your LMS](/canvas-support-articles/assignments/push-grades-to-canvas.md) · Assignments
* **New** · [Oral Quiz or Oral Defense: getting started](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/oral-overview.md) · Oral Assessments
* **New** · [Setting up Oral Defense questions](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/oral-defense-setup.md) · Oral Assessments
* **New** · [Response settings: answer modes, timing and retries](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/oral-response.md) · Oral Assessments
* **New** · [Grading and feedback settings for oral activities](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/oral-grading-feedback.md) · Oral Assessments
* **New** · [Sending oral grades to your LMS](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/oral-passback.md) · Oral Assessments
* **New** · [Reading attempt history](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/oral-attempts.md) · Oral Assessments
* **New** · [Taking an oral quiz or defense (for students)](/for-students/student-oral.md) · For Students
* **Updated** · [Setting up assignments](/user-guides-get-started-here/assignments.md) · User Guide
* **Updated** · [Telling the AI what to look for](/user-guides-get-started-here/grading-settings.md) · User Guide
* **Updated** · [Managing submissions](broken://pages/uiYsrFnUjkGTHyekuLpE) · Assignments
* **Updated** · [What students see](/user-guides-get-started-here/students-see.md) · User Guide
* **Updated** · [Building an Oral Quiz question bank](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/oral-setup.md) · Oral Assessments
* **Updated** · [Trying an oral activity as a student](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/try-as-student.md) · Oral Assessments
* **Updated** · [Grading an oral attempt](/canvas-support-articles/tutorials-oral-assessments-canvas/oral-review.md) · Oral Assessments

## Still stuck?

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