Managing Gradebook Entries

The default gradebook settings provide entries for any assessment created in the CourseInfo software. Instructors can create new entries to accommodate assignments that are not incorporated in the online component of a course. This provides instructors a method of grading items such as class participation and attendance.

Creating a Gradebook Entry

To add a new entry:

Step 1: From the Control Panel, select Online Gradebook and choose Spreadsheet.

Step 2: Click the Add Entry button located at the top of the gradebook screen.

Note: If you have not created any assessments, the gradebook spreadsheet will not appear as an option.

Step 3: Enter information into the appropriate text fields:

Type the name of the assignment in the Name of Entry field.
Select the Entry Type from the drop down box.
Enter the total amount of Points Possible.
If students are permitted to view the grade for this assignment, select YES to Available for Students. If they are not permitted to view the grade for the assignment, select NO.

Step 4: A receipt will appear to confirm the change. You may continue working in the Online Gradebook by selecting Back or return to the Control Panel by selecting the appropriate buttons from the top of the course window. Modifying a Gradebook Entry

You have the option to modify a gradebook entry.
To modify an entry:

Step 1: From the Control Panel, select Online Gradebook.

Step 2: Choose the Modify Entry button.

Step 3: Select the entry that you would like to modify from the drop down menu and click Go.

Step 4: Make the necessary changes and click the Update Spreadsheet Entry button.

Step 5: A receipt will appear to confirm the change. You may continue working in the Online Gradebook by selecting Back or return to the Control Panel by selecting the appropriate buttons from the top of the course window.

Deleting a Gradebook Entry

Deleting entries from the gradebook removes the assessment and all the student data associated with that assessment. This option is not reversible and cannot be undone.

To delete an entry:

Step 1: From the Control Panel, select Online Gradebook.

Step 2: Choose Delete Entry.

Step 3: Place a check mark in the box corresponding to the appropriate file.

Step 4: Click the Delete Spreadsheet Entry(s) button.

Step 5: A confirmation box will appear. Answer Ok.

Note: When you choose to delete an entry, all student grades associated with that entry are deleted. This function does not have an undo option.
Step 6: A receipt will appear to confirm the change. You may continue working in the Online Gradebook by selecting Back or return to the Control Panel by selecting the appropriate buttons from the top of the course window.

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