4 Gradebook Tips and Tricks - to Make Grading Easier

Inevitably grading has to be done.  To make the process easier, try following these tips.

1.  Viewing Filtered Student Names

You can filter the gradebook by typing a name into the text field at the top of the gradebook. Once you type the student's name or secondary ID in the text field, the student's grades will be shown.

Read detailed instructions here.

2.  Mute Assignments

To hide student grades temporarily, you can choose to mark an assignment as "muted". A muted assignment will not send out grade change notifications or any new instructor comments until the assignment is unmuted. A muted assignment displays a "mute" icon on the student grades page so students know the assignment is muted.

Be sure to UnMute the Assignment, after you have completed your grading.

Get all the detailed instructions here.

3.  Move your Gradebook Total Column

If you haven’t already, you might want to move your Gradebook Total.

It just takes a couple of clicks. 

Watch and learn here.

4.  Download Scores from GradeBook

If you need to download your gradebook scores, Canvas does allow you to download a csv file-which can be viewed in Excel or Google Spreadsheet.  A couple of notes: you will probably have to ‘slightly tweak’ your downloaded spreadsheet and if a student has submitted an assignment multiple times, the CSV file only accounts for the most recent submission.

Read detailed instructions here.

The details for these features have been sourced from Canvas’ User Guides and Product Release Notes. If you have any specific question we would be happy to speak with you directly,
please call 413-565-6880 or email us at online@baypath.edu.