Learn the features of the Canvas Gradebook. You will learn the tools and settings available for the Canvas Gradebook, and how Canvas can help you calculate your grades.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Set Canvas to calculate your course grades (for most common grading styles).
  • Know how to do both point-based grading and weighted percentage grading.
  • Use Assignment Groups to organize your assignments and drop lowest grades.
  • View and filter the gradebook to find what you need.
  • Give extra credit to your students in various ways.
  • Understand and use Grade Posting Policies and Late Policies.
  • Change your course grading schema.
  • Import grades from Canvas into PeopleSoft.

Event Details

Please let us know if you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event. Accommodations may include live captioning, ASL interpreters, and/or captioned media and accessible documents from recorded events. At least 5 days in advance is recommended.


Please register to attend. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link after registration.

Please contact workshops@teaching.pitt.edu for any questions.

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