A ValidBound product

Rubric-based evaluation for instructors. Structured rehearsal for speakers.

Two products on one assessment framework: instructor-reviewed grading for courses, and self-directed Practice for rehearsal and progress tracking.

Evaluation is available through walkthroughs, pilots, and early access. Practice is in limited early access, included for coaching clients during this phase.

SpeechGradebook instructor evaluation review showing rubric scores and feedback
Products

Evaluation and Practice

SpeechGradebook instructor dashboard

SpeechGradebook Evaluation

For instructors, programs, and departments. Upload recordings, review rubric-aligned AI drafts, and save official grades after your edits.

SpeechGradebook Practice feedback results

SpeechGradebook Practice

For individual speakers. Record or upload practice speeches, choose a rubric, and track growth with structured feedback over time.

Learn about Practice
Why it is different

Structured assessment, not generic AI feedback

Rubric fidelity

Feedback maps to your rubric categories and point values, not open-ended chatbot commentary.

Instructor review

For Evaluation, AI drafts the scorecard. Instructors edit and save the official grade.

Research-informed

Built on doctoral work on public speaking learning outcomes, NCA-informed rubrics, and classroom teaching experience.

Progress over time

Practice combines rubric scores with survey-informed indicators to track growth across runs.

Explore Evaluation or Practice

Schedule a walkthrough for instructor use, or try the Practice live demo on your own.

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