Enabling and Using the Notes Column in the Gradebook
Summary
Instructors can enable a Notes column in the Gradebook to keep track of extra information and general notes. The Notes column is not visible to students.
Instructions
In the Course Navigation Menu, click the Grades link.
Click the Settings icon in the top right corner.
Click the View Options tab and click the Notes checkbox. Click the Apply Settings button.
To make a comment, click the note field for the appropriate student and enter your note in the text area, then click the Save button.
Notes: The note field allows up to 255 characters. Hiding the Notes column does not discard the notes.