2.8.2. Authentication

The Grader application uses an authenticate-on-demand style of login, allowing users to only login when necessary (rather than login immediately on startup). The Grader application displays a login screen in each of the following cases:

• When the instructor selects "Publish" from the "File" menu (to publish grades for student viewing)
• When the instructor selects "Submit Grades" from the "File" menu (to send grades to SIS at the end of the quarter)
• When any student opens the application to view their grades

The 'Username' field is the student's username -- a valid login ID. The 'Password' field is the user's password. The user checks an optional 'Remember Me' box may if they would like their information pre-populated on next launch.

Figure 2.8.2.2 shows the login form with sample data.

After the user enters the username and password, the user clicks the 'Login' button to login to the Gradebook. Optionally, the user clicks the cancel button to end the current request and not log in.