Changes to the Canvas Gradebook/Syncing Grades to Skyward

Canvas Gradebook-Fall 2019

The look of the Canvas Grade book will be changing on Nov. 25, 2019.

The button for syncing grades to Skyward is the only major change.

Prior to Nov. 25, 2019,
To sync grades to Skyward from Canvas, you clicked on “Grades” on the left panel of your course.  Then you clicked on “Export” in the upper right corner of your screen. Finally you clicked “Sync Grades”.

Starting on Nov. 25, 2019 and thereafter,

To sync grades to Skyward from Canvas, you will click on “Grades” on the left panel of your course.  Then you will click on “Actions”, then select “Sync to Sync Grades”. A box will appear with all assignments listed.  Checkmark next to the assignments you want to sync, then click “Post Grades”. 

In addition to the change above, Canvas has added more filter and sort options for the Canvas gradebook, all of which are OPTIONAL. For more information on these upgrades, you can watch this Overview Video  or view the Canvas Guide.

Nearpod Reports

Nearpod has the added benefit of REPORTS!

You can track student progress, understanding, and participation during every Nearpod presentation.  Watch this 2 minute video to learn more!

Sharing Your Screen with the Snipping Tool

Have you ever needed to share your screen to help explain something over the Internet, but didn't know how?  Well, this post is for you!

1. To open Snipping Tool, select the Start button.
2. Next, type "snipping tool" and then select it in the search results.
3. To choose the type of snip you want, select Mode.
4. Choose Free-form, Rectangular, Window, or Full-screen Snip.
5. Use your mouse to select the area that you want to capture for section snips.

6.  Use the Save and Copy buttons at the top of the snip to save or copy it to the

clipboard.

7. To take a new screenshot, using the same mode you used last, select New.

Want to Delay your Screenshot? Check this out!

Want to know how to take a screenshot on a Chromebook? 
Click here.

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027213/windows-10-open-snipping-tool-and-take-a-screenshot

Google Education

Want more Google support?

Check out this 8-week email series offered by Google Teacher Center.

We have had several teachers express interest in learning more about how to use Google and G Suite for Educators, but when is there time for us to assist you?  Below is a link to Getting Started with Google Education.  

Click here to register for the FREE 8-week email series with mini lessons that take 15 minutes or less to complete.

Looking for more intense training?

Login and check out the Teacher Training Center.  There are a variety of self-paced teacher training options available @ Google for Education Teacher Center if you click the Training Tab.

Please see your LCSC Educational Technology Trainers for additional questions or assistance.