The Gradebook > Uploading / Downloading

The Blackboard gradebook allows you to export and import a snapshot of your on-line gradebook at any time via the "Download Grades" and "Upload Grades" buttons.

The export feature will export the columns, rows, and values of your gradebook into a CSV file that can be easily opened and edited in a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel. It is strongly recommended that you take exports of your gradebook at regular intervals during the semester.

The import feature allows you to input grades into a CSV file and then re-upload that file into the on-line gradebook. The best way to accomplish this is to first create an "Item" for the column that you wish to update outside of Blackboard by using the "Add Item" button. Once you have created the item take an export of the gradebook and then open that CSV file on your local machine. Edit the new Item column that you just added in your spreadsheet program and save it when you are done. Once you have saved the file log back in to the Blackboard gradebook and click the "Import" button. Browse to the file that you just saved and then re-upload it into the system.

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Related FAQ's

Q: Students claim they can't see a content item I just added - what's wrong?

A common cause of this problem is that the item availability has been set incorrectly. Log back in and click "Control Panel>Manage Items". Find the item you just added to the gradebook and click the button labeled "modify". Be sure that the item you added is set to "available".

Q: Is the Gradebook secure?

Yes. Students can only access their own grades in the on-line gradebook.

Q: Can students see anyone else's grades in the on-line gradebook?

No. Students can only access their own grades in the on-line gradebook.

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