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Sections in Canvas are used to segment the people users in a class, typically based on their teaching fellows or meeting times. Sections can also be utilized for Lab courses and students Completing an Incomplete. Examples of where Sections can support teaching are:
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Enrollment Changes AlertStudents enrolled in manually created sections in Canvas will not be dropped from a course in Canvas even if they drop in PeopleSoft. Contact the Boise State Help Desk / LTS to make students inactive after dropping if you are using manually created sectionsrequest the students be made “inactive” after dropping the course. |
Instructions
Step 1: Get “Section Teacher” Super Powers
The standard “Teacher” role does not allow for Section Creation.
Fill out the Section Teacher Request Form to request a small permission change that will then allow you to create Sections.
While we are often able to get back to you quicker, we do ask that you allow for 24 business hours for this role adjustment to be completed.
Step 2: Create a Section
Help Article from Canvas Guides: How do I add a section to a course as an instructor?
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Select People from the Course Layout Menu
Locate the student who is Completing the Incomplete.Select the , and select the ellipses next to the student’s name.
Select Edit Sections.
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A new screen will pop up, type in Incomplete the name of the Section in the search available box.
Select the Incomplete Section Name from the drop-down menu.
Select Update.
You don't need to remove the student from his or her original section to have them enrolled
in the section.
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A green checkmark will show on top of the screen with a Success message.
Repeat this process with your own username (Instructor who will be grading the student who is Completing the Incomplete needs to also be added to the new Incomplete Section).
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