TEU Update 30 April 2026
Loop Grading Support
Loop guidance and advice
Loop grading tips
Many of you will currently be grading or preparing to do so. Keep these tips in mind for grading on Loop.
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Keep your grade items hidden in the Gradebook while grading if you do not want students to see grades while you are still grading.
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Ensure that grade items in the Gradebook are weighted correctly and all weights add up to 1.0.
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Organise assignments, quizzes, and other graded activities into ‘Grade Categories’(e.g., Exams, Participation, Weekly Quizzes), which makes it easier to view things, and helps students clearly see their coursework grade breakdown.
If your module is graded on a “Pass/Fail” basis you may wish to follow this guidance for setting up your Loop Gradebook to facilitate that.
A comprehensive suite of resources on grading and Loop Gradebook are also available on the Loop Staff Support Page in the Assessment section.
Using the Grades Transfer feature from Loop to Banner
Module coordinators can now efficiently transfer student coursework totals from Loop directly to Banner using the “Transfer Grades to Banner” feature. (Note: Major summative examination (EXM) marks are handled via a separate process, with no relationship to Loop.) Before using the “Transfer Grades to Banner” feature, please consult the Loop Staff Support Page for a step-by-step walkthrough of the grades transfer process.
Excellence in Teaching Awards
A reminder that you are invited to register for our President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching which will take place this year on Thursday May 21.
Refreshments from 9.30am in The Polaris Building, FTG11.
Where to Find Help and Support
Submit a request at DCU Help for Loop queries
More complex query or prefer to chat? Join a Loop drop in clinic
Find comprehensive resources on our Loop Staff Support Page - enrolment key is 'staff'
For advice on teaching practice, including on the use of technology, email teaching.enhancement@dcu.ie
Request a workshop or extended consultation
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