Canvas / Add or adjust grades after the end of term

Objective

• To provide instruction on adjusting Canvas grades after the end of term
• To provide instruction on adding Canvas grades after the term has ended

User

• Canvas Instructor

Environment

• 10185: Canvas
• SpeedGrader
• Gradebook

Cause

• Late submissions, grade reconciliation

Resolution

1. Before you can add grades to a closed course, you must extend the end-date of the course and the section by submitting a ticket for a Canvas admin to open the course. If your course is still open follow the steps in these Canvas Guides:
   • This Canvas Instructor Guide offers instructions on changing the start and end dates for a course 
   • This Canvas Instructor Guide offers instructions on editing a section to adjust section end dates to match the course dates 
2. You can now adjust grades
3. When finished, remember to set the course end-date back to the end of term
4. If you are unable to reset the course end date, contact IT Help by calling 513-529-7900 or by initiating a live chat session at MiamiOH.edu/ITChat and provide the following information:
   1. Course Term
   2. Course Number
   3. Course Section
   4. Rationale for re-opening the course

• Changing the course end date past the term will open the course to all students enrolled
• Grades changed in Canvas after the grade submission deadline will not be reflected in Banner unless a change of grade is submitted through the Photo Roster

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas training
  • Office hours and support will be offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas and an email to all faculty.
  • Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
• 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