To unpublish a course in Canvas 2024, click the "Unpublish" button located within the Course Status section of your course homepage. Keep in mind that once a student has received an invitation to your course, unpublishing it will prevent them from accessing it. Additionally, a course cannot be unpublished if it contains graded submissions.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Locate Course Status: Once you are in the course you want to unpublish, look for the Course Status area, typically on the right-hand side of the course homepage.
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Find the "Unpublish" Button: Within the Course Status, you will find a button labeled "Unpublish" or something similar indicating the course's current publishing status.
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Click "Unpublish": Simply click the button. Canvas may prompt you with a confirmation message.
Important Considerations Before Unpublishing:
- Student Access: Unpublishing a course immediately revokes student access. Ensure this is your intended action.
- Graded Submissions: Once a student has submitted work that has been graded, you cannot unpublish the course. This is a safeguard to protect student records.
Alternatives to Unpublishing:
If you need to restrict student access but don't want to completely unpublish the course (perhaps because of graded submissions), consider these options:
- Course End Date: Set an end date for the course. After the end date, students will typically only be able to view the course in a read-only mode.
- Module Locking: Lock specific modules or content areas to prevent student access to specific materials.
- Individual Student Enrollment: Manually unenroll specific students from the course if only certain individuals need to be removed.
In summary, unpublishing a course in Canvas 2024 is a straightforward process using the "Unpublish" button in Course Status. However, be aware of the implications for student access and the restrictions related to graded submissions.
