Instructions for Exporting Files for Web Grade Entry
The following sections give instructions for exporting from the programs most
commonly used for in-progress grade management at UMD. The online tutorial (How
Do I Upload?) gives some very good general instructions.
General Tips to Ensure Success
- Please be aware of the "Last Date of Participation" requirement for students with a "F" or "N."
- Compare the student list in the program you use to manage grades against
the current official roster. Make corrections as necessary. Often
students will have dropped without informing you.
- Make sure everyone in your list has a student ID number and that it is correct.
- Make sure you upload the correct file.
- Make sure you type in grades that are acceptable to the Registrar (e.g., no A+ or D-).
eGradebook
To CREATE a gradebook:
- Go to eGradebook
- Enter your authentication information
- Click on "Create a Gradebook"
- pick from the list of classes you are teaching. If your class
is not listed please email egb_help@d.umn.edu with the Course Designator, Number and Section (e.g., ITSS 1000 001).
- click on "Create Gradebook"
- Create grade categories
- Create assignments
- If Trish is entering grades and you would like her to add/update
grades, please enter her as an "Owner-designate" in "Access Rights" (Internet ID: tcrace)
To EXPORT Final Grades:
- Select the appropriate gradebook
- Click on "Reports"
- Go to bottom of
the page
- Click on "Export Final Grades"
- Save the file
to your personal computer – pay attention to where you save the file
Submitting Grades to the Registrar
- Go to Online Grading Resources
- Click on "Submit final grades"
- Enter your authentication information
- Select Term
- Select Class
- Click on "Upload"
- Clcik on "Browse"
- Look for the class file you saved from eGradebook on your computer
- Choose the
file (click on OK in the information box that comes up)
- Click on "Upload"
- Verify the grades are correct. If you do not see any grades (this is a known issue with the twin cities Registrar):
- Click "Save"
- Click "Select a Different Class"
- Choose the same class you just uploaded
- Your grades should now appear
- For any "F" or "N" please enter the "Last Date of Participation"
- Scroll to bottom of page
- Click on "Submit to Registrar"
- Securely delete the eGradebook file from your computer
If you have questions or problems please contact:
Trish Crace (tcrace, 8843), Amanda Evans (amevans, 7680) or Bruce Reeves (breeves, 6831)
Excel
Before "exporting" from an Excel spreadsheet, you will need to have
created a file that has only the required information: student ID numbers and
corresponding letter grades.
To save that file in the proper format:
- From the "File" menu, choose "Save As..."
- Set the file format by choosing "Text (comma separated value)" from the
drop down menu in the "Format" field (Mac OS) or the "Save
as type" field (Windows)
- Name the file and save it in a location you can readily find later. You
might consider naming the file using the class alias and placing it on your
desktop to make it easy to locate the appropriate file during the upload
process