A comment is an informal conversation attached to a learner's submission, helping give formative advice and support ahead of summative assessment taking place.

Shared with web link

If a learner has shared with the web to make their work visible to you, this will be indicated by the learner needing to send you a link, typically via email.

• You do not need an external account to access.
• You will be able to add comments, but not assess.

To comment:

1. Click the link shared with you.
2. Click the Comment icon to open the sidebar.
3. Type your name in the field (optional).
4. Type a comment into the text area.
5. Click Save.

Shared with people

If a learner has shared with people to make their work visible to you, a list item will appear on your external dashboard, indicated with Shared.

• You do need an external account to access.
• You will be able to add comments, but not assess.

To comment:

1. Log in to your external account.
2. Click the link on your external dashboard.
3. Click the Comment icon to open the sidebar.
4. Type a comment into the text area.
5. Click Save.

Shared with external assessor

If a learner has shared with external assessor to make their work visible to you, a list item will appear on your external dashboard, indicated with Assessment.

• You do need an external account to access.
• You will be able to add comments and assessment.

To comment:

1. Log in to your external account
2. Click the link on your external dashboard
3. Click the Comment icon to open the sidebar
4. Type a comment into the text area
5. Click Save