Use Email to Finalize Incomplete Grade

Last updated on October 19, 2021

Working with a student who has an incomplete grade in a Canvas course creates some complications. One of the simplest methods of enabling a student to complete their incomplete grade is through email.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to send relevant files and resources to the student through either Canvas or email. The student would then submit all assignments to you through email to complete their course outside of Canvas.

Directions

1. Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub.
2. Click Canvas in the Teaching & Learning section.
3. Log in to your Canvas Account.
4. Select the Course you’d like to work in.

Send Video Files

1. Click on Yuja in the course navigation menu on the left.
2. Navigate to the File or Files you want to send.
3. Hover over the Video until you see the menu appear.
4. Click on More….
5. Click on Links from the menu on the right.
6. Copy the Text under Direct Link.
7. Paste the Copied Text into your email to the student.

Send Course Content through Canvas

1. Select Assignments from the course navigation menu on the left.
2. Find the Specific Assignment you would like to send to your student.
3. Click on the More Options Menu (three dots) to the right of the specific assignment.
4. Click Send To.
5. Type Student Name or Email Address.
6. Click Send.
7. Repeat this Process for all content you wish to send the student.

Send Content through Email

1. Select Assignments from the course navigation menu on the left.
2. Click on the Specific Assignment you would like to send to your student.
3. Select the Text you wish to send to your student.
4. Copy the Text.
5. Paste the Copied Text into your email to the student.
6. Repeat this Process for all content you wish to send the student.

Receive Outstanding Assignment Submissions and Grade

1. Advise Student to submit outstanding assignments through email.
2. Grade Assignment outside of Canvas.
3. Add New Assignment Grades to the Gradebook in the student’s original Canvas course.
4. Submit Final Grade to Banner.