Canvas / Split names into columns in Gradebook

Objective

• To provide instruction on setting up to view the Split Student Names column in the Gradebook  

User

• Canvas Instructor

Environment

• 10185: Canvas
  • Gradebook
  • Courses

Resolution

• Miami University has Enhanced Gradebook feature turned on. Review the Canvas Guides for these features:
  • How do I use Enhanced Gradebook Filters?
  • How do I create a filter in Enhanced Gradebook Filters?
  • How do I edit a filter in Enhanced Gradebook Filters?
     
• If a user has a preferred name that is different from their legal name, the legal name is displayed. When student names are split, the Last Name column can still be sorted by type and order and supports secondary information. Split names are respected and displayed in the Gradebook CSV export

1. In Course Navigation, click Grades
2. In Gradebook, click the gear  icon on the right side of the screen
3. Check the box to Split Student Names
4. Click Apply Settings

Notes

• For all pedagogical issues, contact Miami Online at 513-529-6068
• Miami Online offers Canvas training
  • To find information and to register, go to the Events Calendar and search for Canvas. Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
  • Self-paced training is available to faculty and staff. Go to Miami Online Catalog and log in
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide