Get answers to Canvas Gradebook, assignment issues, and troubleshooting tips for instructors dealing with import errors, grading problems, and other assignment-related questions in Canvas.

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Canvas Gradebook Import Issue with Specific Column Names

When instructors add a column titled "Final Grade" in Canvas and export the gradebook to edit it in Excel, they may encounter an issue when importing it back into Canvas. Canvas falsely claims that no grades have changed.

How do I change a student's final grade in Canvas?

Learn how to enable and use the Final Grade Override feature in Canvas to manually adjust student grades.

How do I create a Google Docs Assignment in Canvas?

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for faculty on setting up Google Assignments in Canvas, including how to create an assignment, configure submission types, and select grading options using Google Workspace for Education tools.

How do I create a OneDrive assignment in Canvas as an instructor?

This article explains how instructors can use OneDrive in Canvas assignments by either creating templated assignments where each student gets a unique copy of a file or allowing students to submit files from OneDrive in regular assignments.

How do I re-enable inline annotation tools in SpeedGrader?

If you are an instructor using Canvas's SpeedGrader and find that the annotation tools are unexpectedly gone, it may be due to enabling certain anonymity settings. Use this guide to re-enable the annotation tools in SpeedGrader.

How do I send results from Poll Everywhere to the Canvas Gradebook as an instructor?

This guide provides instructions for instructors on exporting Poll Everywhere activity results to the Canvas Gradebook, including grading strategies, organizing polls, and troubleshooting common issues.

Why can't I see all course sections or groups when creating a differentiated assignment in Canvas?

Instructors creating differentiated assignments in Canvas may have trouble finding specific course sections or groups in the "Assign To" dropdown box. Typing the name of the section or group directly into the box initiates a search and displays matching entries.

Why did adjusting the due date for one student affect everyone's grades?

Instructors inadvertently restrict assignment access for the entire class when trying to give an extension to a single student. This article outlines steps to restore access for all students while applying an extension for an individual.

Why do grades change for other students when I update one student's grade in Canvas?

Grades entered for individual students in Canvas were unexpectedly changing because the assignments were set as group assignments, affecting all students in the same group.

Why do I get an unknown error when uploading a Gradebook CSV in Canvas?

Instructors may encounter an unknown error when uploading a Gradebook CSV in Canvas if the file contains hidden line breaks within a cell value. Removing these line breaks resolves the issue.

Why do I receive the error "Due date cannot be after term end" when creating an assignment in Canvas?

Instructors encounter the error message "Due date cannot be after term end" when attempting to create or modify an assignment in Canvas with the due date set beyond the term end date.

Why does the Canvas dashboard show the wrong due date for peer reviews?

Instructors assigning peer reviews in Canvas face an issue where the dashboard displays inaccurate due dates. Adopting best practices like leaving the "Peer Review Assign" date box blank ensures reviews are assigned right after the assignment due date, clarifying expectations for students.

My Canvas Gradebook Won't Load

Instructors may experience problems with the Canvas Gradebook not loading due to browser incompatibilities. Ensuring that the browser is up to date and compatible can resolve these issues.