Turnitin Acquires Gradescope, Expands Grading and Assessment Solutions for Higher Education
Summary
Turnitin has acquired Gradescope , an assessment platform that reduces the time associated with grading in college courses via an optimized online workflow and clever application of artificial intelligence.Gradescope makes it easier for instructors to quickly grade assignments and gain additional insights about student learning in any area of study, including economics, business, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).Turnitin, a leading provider of academic integrity and writing solutions, invests in technologies to optimize grading and feedback practices and supports authentic work across the curriculum.Under the Turnitin umbrella, Gradescope’s tools combine this commitment to authenticity with efficient, unbiased, and consistent evaluations for any assignment type, including paper-based problem sets, computer code, and engineering diagrams.Turnitin’s originality checking and authorship investigation services ensure academic integrity, promote critical thinking, and help students improve their authentic writing.