Canvas / Modify a closed course

Objective

• To provide instruction on making modifications to a closed Canvas course when:
  • You want to add an instructor to a Canvas course that ended last semester
  • You need to open a closed course for a single student
  • You want to add someone to an old Canvas site
  • You need to enter grades at the end of the term

Environment

• 10185: Canvas

Cause

• To make changes to a closed course, the course end-date and section dates must be extended

Resolution

1. If the goal is to add someone to a closed class with student information and grades then request a master course site to avoid any FERPA violations
2. This Canvas Guide article offers instructions on how to change the start- and end-dates for a course before the end of the term
3. If a student needs access to a closed course you must request the course be reopened in writing — note that once the course is open it is open for ALL students
   • Submit a ticket to reopen the course. Include the following information:
     • Course Number
     • Course Term
     • Course Section
     • Rationale for reopening - please note that requests to reopen a course will be granted only for specific circumstances

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