The is two types of training material for the Course Assessment Tool. The step by step video and text instruction are the same.

• Print a copy of the instructions
• Download MS Word version of the instructions

Step by Step Text Instructions

Step 1: Export student list from Canvas

For each course that has a signature assignment:

1. Open Canvas (canvas.iu.edu)
2. Open the course.
3. Click the Grades menu item on the left side menu.
4. Click Export under “Actions” on the upper left of screen.
5. The file will automatically be saved to your “Downloads” folder. Do not open or modify the exported file.

Step 2: Upload student list to portal

1. Open the school webpage (socialwork.iu.edu).
2. Click Tools in upper right corner, or within the menu if in a mobile view.
3. Click the Database Portal
4. Click Faculty Portal.
5. Click the Complete the Signature Assignment button for the course you are assessing.
6. Click Add Students.
7. Click Browse or Choose Files.
8. Locate and select the exported Canvas grade .csv file (from Step 1). Click Open.
9. Click Submit. The student list is uploaded and you are ready to complete the student assessments.

Note: If you try to upload a CSV file from a different course you will receive an error message.  

Step 3: Complete each student assessment for the course

1. Use the drop down menu and rate the student’s level of competency, as evidenced by the signature assignment.
   • As you complete each question for each student, the application automatically saves your progress.
   • View the grades for each student. Click Grades in right hand corner of student line item.
   • If a student does not need an assessment, click Remove Student. Click Delete.
   • As questions are completed, the progress bar will update.
   • You can filter for certain students or by incomplete assessments.
     1. “Search by last name, first name” shows only the names that match the text input. To remove the filter clear the text input.
     2. Filter Students that are Not Complete.

Click Submit Results when 100% of the student assessments are completed.

Returning to the portal.

1. Open the schools webpage  (socialwork.iu.edu)
2. Click Tools in upper right corner or within the menu if in a mobile view.
3. Click Database Portal.
4. Click Faculty Portal.
5. Find the same course as #2 with the signature assignment.   Click “Complete the Signature Assignment” button.
   • If all are completed no buttons under the listings will be present.