End of Course

Wrap-Up

End-of-Course Checklist

Information about each item from the checklist can be found by scrolling down

Grades

Finalize grades in Canvas
Post grades to IC
Export and save/print gradebook

Course Accessibility

Give your courses nicknames to make it easier for you to know which course is which later
Adjust settings to remove or allow student access to your course materials after the term ends

Modules & Course Organization

Create Modules in Canvas
Align content (Assignments, Pages, Discussions, Quizzes, Links) in appropriate Modules
Organize Module order
Remove unused content

Post Grades in IC

Be sure to post grades in IC at the end of the progress reporting period. Remember, you have the option to manually enter grades or sync your Canvas gradebook directly to IC. Check out the Post Grades page (button above this paragraph) for information on each method.

Export & Save (or print) Grades

Keep an electronic copy of your course grades... just in case
Submit an electronic or printed copy of your course grades to your Admin or Counseling team, per site-specific requirements

Canvas - Export & Print Grades (NEW gradebook)

Course Nicknames

Did you know you can change the "nickname" of each of your courses? Nicknames only show up for you, so you are not changing the course name for all of your students.
Once your course is archived, it gets added to the growing list of "Past Enrollments" (found by clicking "courses", then choosing "all courses"). It will be much easier to locate your courses if you assign nicknames to them. This will come in handy if you are looking for a specific assignment to reuse.
After courses close, you will no longer be able to make changes, including nicknames, so it's a good idea to update your nicknames now.

Canvas | Course Nicknames

Consider nicknames that include the year and term, as well as the course name.
- Ex: "Spring 2022 - English 2"

Adjust Settings to allow Student Access to content

Choose whether or not to allow students (and parents) to access your course content (excluding quizzes) after your course ends
Cut down on emails asking about grades - students can check their own

Reasons to keep access open

Students & parents with questions about grades can find information without reaching out to you

Reasons to close access down

Some students or parents have been known to take a detailed approach to your gradebook and have raised concerns, sometimes years later

How:

In each course, go to "Settings"
Scroll down and check or un-check the box for "Restrict students from viewing course after end date"
- Checked: students and parents will NOT be able to access your course
- Un-Checked: students and parents WILL be able to access your course
Click the "Update Course Details" button to save changes

Modules

Canvas - overview for PD (module)

Create Modules to organize your course content
Align your existing content to Modules for easier course organization
Organize Module order
Create Requirements and Prerequisites for total control over how students access your content

More about Modules

Teaching a brand new course next year?

If you are getting ready to teach a new course next year, please complete the form below to request a Sandbox course in which to create content over the summer before you get your official course in August.

Teaching the same courses next year as this year?

If you are teaching the same courses next year as this year, there is no need to request a Sandbox course.

Simply use your existing course to add any new content you wish to use next school year.

Canvas | Importing & Exporting

Click the button above for information on how to import and export course content between Canvas courses.

Collaborate in Canvas

Collaborating in Canvas

Interested in collaborating with colleagues in Canvas? Click the button above to find out more about collaborating in Canvas.

Canvas Course Close Out Special

If you prefer a video guide, feel free to watch this video recording of a Canvas close-out PD session.

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