OWL Brightspace: Adjusting Final Grades Using the Override Feature

This session will provide participants with a clear understanding of the Final Grade Override column in OWL Brightspace—what it is, when it should be used, and how to properly format and upload final grades using this feature if calculating grades externally. The session will include both conceptual explanations and practical, hands‑on demonstrations.

 

Session Objectives:

  • Differentiate between the Final Calculated Grade and the Final Grade Override feature
  • Prepare and format a CSV file specifically for Final Grade Override imports
  • Identify and resolve common errors related to using the Final Grade Override column