December 2024

Fall ’24 Semester “Wrap-Up”

As the Fall 2024 semester comes to an end, we wanted to focus on two key aspects of end-of-semester planning: transferring final grades to LionPATH and evaluating end-of-course student feedback to drive intentional, student-centered improvements for future semesters.

The eLDIG team would also like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season! Here’s looking to an even better 2025!

SEEQ Feedback

The Student Educational Experience Questionnaire (SEEQ) is Penn State’s carefully designed feedback tool that moves beyond simple instructor ratings. Developed by the University Faculty Senate, the SEEQ focuses on students’ learning experiences by gathering targeted feedback on course elements like assignments, materials, instruction, and learning environment.

Where is SEEQ feedback posted?

Fall 2024 SEEQ surveys were open from 11/18 to 12/8. Prior to grade submission, only response rates will be visible to instructors. After final grades are posted to LionPATH, instructors will receive an email with a link to their complete SEEQ feedback. Mid-semester (MSEEQ) feedback is viewable now on the SEEQ Report website.

How can SEEQ feedback lead to course improvements?

• Reflect Critically and Objectively: Distinguish between subjective personal comments and constructive suggestions about course design, materials, and instructional methods.
• Develop Actionable Improvements: Create strategies for course improvements to address recurring student suggestions.
• Communicate Changes to Students: Build trust and encourage future students’ constructive feedback by communicating how you use it to inform course changes.
• Seek Additional Perspectives: Consult with colleagues and the eLDIG team to validate and refine improvement strategies.

When we view student insights as a collaborative tool for improvement, we widen the possibility of designing learning experiences that feel more engaging and meaningful. This approach can continually evolve teaching into a conversation that keeps everyone—students and professors alike—more interested, connected, and excited about learning.

Have more questions?

Check out the SEEQ FAQs here.

Follow These Steps for End-of-Semester Grading Success!

Transferring grades from Canvas to LionPATH saves time, reduces the risk of input error, and ensures that the final grades students see in Canvas match those in LionPATH.

The process outlined below is designed to:

• Create LionPATH-ready final grades in Canvas,
• Import final grades into the LionPATH Grade Roster, and
• Submit final grades to the the Office of the University Registrar for eventual posting as “official” course grades.

Steps to Follow in Canvas:

1. Step 1: Enable a PSU-compatible Grading Scheme so Canvas grades sent to LionPATH comply with PSU grading policy.
2. Step 2: Enter zeros for unsubmitted Canvas assignments so Canvas and LionPATH record scores of “0” for all unsubmitted student work.
3. Step 3: Post grades for hidden assignments so all assignments are scored in both Canvas and LionPATH.
4. Step 4: Export the Canvas gradebook to be sure the the “Current Grade” (visible to students in Canvas) and “Final Grade” (visible to students in LionPATH) columns match.

Steps to Follow in LionPATH:

1. Step 1: Locate your course in the Faculty Home Base and click its Grade Roster icon.
2. Step 2: Select “Canvas Final Grades” to import grades from Canvas.
3. Step 3: Review student grades for accuracy. The Grade Roster will only display the first 20 students, so to view your entire class select “View All.”
4. Step 4: Change the Approval Status field to “Approved” and click “Save” to submit final grades to the University Registrar.

NOTE: The University Registrar runs an automated process (usually at the top of every hour) to collect grades with an “Approved” status and mark them as official course grades.

Have more questions?

Check out these resources:

• Video Tech Tip: Using LionPATH to Import Final Grades from Canvas
• Canvas: Prepare Final Grades for LionPATH
• Use LionPATH to Pull Final Grades from Canvas