When managing a student with an incomplete grade, we will create a dedicated section in your course specifically for that student. To request a New Section for your Student to Complete their work, click on the Request Service button on the right-hand side of the screen and fill out the form. When filling out the form, ensure the following information is included:
- End Date: Specify the deadline by which the student must complete their work. This deadline can be extended by the instructor if requested.
- Course Link: Provide the URL to the course.
- Student Information: Include the student’s name and their ctcLink ID number.
This setup will guarantee that only the student with the incomplete grade will have access to the course content.
Once we process your request, you will receive confirmation that the student has been added to the new section of your course. At this point, you will need to update the assignment due dates within the new Incomplete Section, ensuring the student has the necessary extended timeframe to complete their work.
How to Assign Due Dates for Incomplete Assignments
- Create a new “Assign To” block in each assignment by clicking the “+Add” button in the Assign To section and adjust the due dates for the incomplete student.
- Please make sure to assign the new due date to the new Incomplete Section rather than the individual student.
NOTE: Please do not delete or alter the original assignment due dates in the main course section. Modifying the original due dates could prevent you from accessing submissions from other students.
Why We Create a Separate Section
- This approach allows us to maintain the integrity of the original course start and end dates.
- It prevents the course from reappearing on the dashboards of students who have already completed it.
- It ensures that each course has an appropriate end date to avoid exceeding storage limits in Canvas, which can prevent students from uploading assignments in future courses.