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Getting Started with Markers Helper

Welcome! This guide will get you up and running with Markers Helper in just a few minutes.

What you'll learn:

1
Install & Setup
2
Activate License
3
Create Project
4
Start Grading

📋 System Requirements

🪟 Windows

  • • Windows 10 version 1909 or later
  • • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • • 500 MB available disk space
  • • .NET Framework 4.8 or later
  • • DirectX 11 compatible graphics

🍎 macOS

  • • macOS 11 Big Sur or later
  • • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • • 500 MB available disk space
  • • Apple Silicon or Intel processor
  • • Metal-capable graphics card

🐧 Linux

  • • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or equivalent
  • • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • • 500 MB available disk space
  • • X11 or Wayland display server
  • • OpenGL 3.3 support

💡 Pro Tip:

Markers Helper works entirely offline after installation - no internet connection required for grading!

⬇️ Download & Installation

Step 1: Download Markers Helper

Visit our download page to get the latest version for your operating system.

Go to Download Page

Step 2: Run the Installer

🪟 Windows Installation

  1. Double-click the downloaded MarkersHelper-Setup.exe file
  2. Click "Yes" when prompted by Windows User Account Control
  3. Follow the installation wizard (default settings work for most users)
  4. Launch Markers Helper from the Start menu or desktop shortcut

🍎 macOS Installation

  1. Double-click the downloaded MarkersHelper.dmg file
  2. Drag Markers Helper to the Applications folder
  3. Right-click Markers Helper in Applications and select "Open" (first time only)
  4. Click "Open" to confirm you want to run the app

🐧 Linux Installation

  1. Make the file executable: chmod +x MarkersHelper.AppImage
  2. Run the application: ./MarkersHelper.AppImage
  3. Optional: Install to system using AppImageLauncher

🔑 License Activation

Activating Your License

If you have a license key:

  1. Launch Markers Helper
  2. Click "Enter License Key" on the welcome screen
  3. Paste your license key from the email
  4. Click "Activate"

If you want to try the free trial:

  1. Launch Markers Helper
  2. Click "Start Free Trial" on the welcome screen
  3. Enter your email address (optional but recommended)
  4. Start grading immediately!

⚠️ License Not Received?

Check your spam folder or contact support if you haven't received your license within 24 hours.

📁 Creating Your First Project

Project Setup Wizard

Markers Helper organizes your grading work into projects. Each project contains assignments, rubrics, and student data.

Quick Setup (Recommended)

  1. Click "Create New Project"
  2. Choose "Quick Setup"
  3. Enter your course name (e.g., "English 101")
  4. Select assignment type (Essay, Quiz, Project, etc.)
  5. Import student list (CSV) or add manually
  6. Start grading!

Advanced Setup

  1. Click "Create New Project"
  2. Choose "Advanced Setup"
  3. Configure custom rubrics
  4. Set up grading scales
  5. Configure automation rules
  6. Import or create student roster

Sample Data (Optional)

Want to explore Markers Helper without setting up your own data? Try our sample project!

📝 Sample Project Includes:

  • • 25 fictional student essays
  • • Pre-built writing rubric
  • • Example feedback and grades
  • • Report templates

⚡ Your First Grading Session

The Basic Workflow

1

Import Assignments

Upload PDFs, Word docs, or other files

2

Apply Rubric

Use built-in templates or create your own

3

Grade & Comment

Click criteria and add personalized feedback

4

Export Results

Generate reports or export to your LMS

🎉 Pro Tip:

Start with a small batch (5-10 assignments) to get comfortable with the workflow before grading larger sets.

🎯 What's Next?

📚 Read the User Guide

Dive deeper into all features and advanced workflows

🎥 Watch Video Tutorials

Visual guides for mastering Markers Helper

💬 Get Support

Need help? Our support team is here for you

🔧 Common Setup Issues

Installation fails on Windows

Solution: Run the installer as administrator and ensure Windows Defender is not blocking the installation.

Right-click the installer → "Run as administrator"

"App cannot be opened" on macOS

Solution: This is normal for the first launch. Right-click the app and select "Open".

Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy if you continue having issues

License key not working

Solution: Copy and paste the entire key from your email, including any dashes.

Contact support if the issue persists - we're happy to help!

Ready to Transform Your Grading?

You're all set! If you run into any issues, we're here to help.

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