In a recent Canvas update, instructors are given the option in Modules, ton bulk publish all modules or individual modules. Instructors also now have the option to publish all modules and items, publish all modules only, or unpublish all modules and items. Additionally, the publish icon on individual modules has been updated to include a Module status menu. This menu includes the options to publish module and all items, publish module only or unpublish module and all items for individual modules.

depiction of the publish and unpublish options available in Canvas Modules
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As the semester is coming to an end, don’t forget about the Canvas Course Extension form. This form was created to allow instructors the ability to request a course extension in Canvas for student(s) that need to finish an Incomplete. This will extend the course only for the students indicated on the form. Instructors will need to complete the form for each course in which there are students that require extended access to finish an Incomplete.

Once the student’s access has been extended, keep in mind that you may need to go through your course to set some accommodations for assignments so that the student can continue to participate in them. This will depend greatly on what you have used but the basics is that you are looking to assign to them an extension of the dates they have to complete the assignment. In the example below, we have only one student “Evan Kelly” access in March to complete something that closed for everyone else on Feb 15. 

Variable Assignment Due Dates and Availability