End-of-semester tips for Canvas instructors

With the conclusion of the spring semester approaching, we thought instructors who use Canvas might appreciate some tips on successfully wrapping up the term.

Use the Web Grading Sync tool

Once web grading opens on April 29, let our Web Grading Sync step-by-step tutorial walk you through the process of syncing Canvas grades with the registrar’s web grading system. You can also override grades directly in Canvas prior to syncing them. This page shows you how to enable Canvas Feature Options and use the Final Grade Override Option. 

Wrap up spring with these tips

Finishing up a term isn’t just about grading. These Canvas end-of-term best practices will help with backing up your course, creating the next term’s course(s), releasing final grades, and more.

Zoom cloud recordings retention policy

Cloud recordings remain online for 365 days/1 year from the date of recording. Please remember to review your recordings and download any recordings you wish to keep. Once content has been removed it can not be recovered.

Enable ePub exporting

If you would like students to be able to download course materials as an epub file, please enable this feature in course settings: How do I manage new features for a course?

Extend course access

Your students may need extra time to download course materials or fulfill an incomplete. See our tutorial on adjusting course end dates to extend access for all students, or email the IT Service Center to request an extension for individual students.

Check out Grade for Student Success

The Grade for Student Success guidelines were informed by faculty experiences teaching critical, high-enrollment courses, as well as student testing. Consider incorporating these student-centered grading practices into your upcoming summer and fall courses.