Canvas has redesigned their Gradebook to make grading more flexible and intuitive. FIU Online and Educational Technology Services announced the new Gradebook will be enabled on Canvas for all courses on May 2nd, 2019, at 11:00am Eastern Time.
Canvas New Gradebook, New Features
- Final Grade Override in which instructors can replace a student’s final grade calculated through Canvas activities with a manually entered grade
- A consolidated Gradebook menu with different gradebook types like Learning Mastery (if enabled), Individual View, and Gradebook History
- Control over color feedback with a built-in color key
- Improved keyboard accessibility for better grade entry
- Drag and drop total columns
- Crosshairs and highlighting for improved orientation
- Late and missing flags with automatic deduction policies
Learn More with Training and Support
You can view a comparison between the traditional gradebook and the “New Gradebook” prepared by Canvas Coach & Canvassador Kona Jones. Kona’s name might be familiar as she recently presented “Creating Instructor Presence in Your Online Course” as part of FIU Online’s Faculty Webinar series. Additionally, your Instructional Designer is available to you to address any questions that might arise as you get to know the new Canvas Gradebook.
- Review the Canvas Guide “How do I use the New Gradebook?”
- Sign up for a 1 hour in-person workshop or webinar through the university’s Professional Development website.