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      Syncing Extensions via LMS

      Learn how to sync extensions from LMS for Cadmus assessments and exams

      Teachers can now manage extensions and special considerations in their LMS and sync them to Cadmus, eliminating the need to update information across multiple platforms.

      In this article, we'll cover how to:


      Sync extensions for Cadmus assessments

      To sync extensions to Cadmus assessments:

      1. Add the final due, feedback return due date, and extensions for a group of/individual students to the assessment settings page on your LMS.
      2. Open Cadmus from the link in the LMS and set up instructions for the assessment.
      3. Under the Assignment key dates option in the Set requirements, grading options and settings, find the Use LMS date button to sync the final due and feedback return dates entered in your LMS.
      4. After confirming the changes, navigate to the Progress tab and click on Sync Classlist.
      5. Under Extensions, click the Sync from LMS button.
      6. If extensions have already been granted in Cadmus, you can select between options - Sync without replacing existing extensions, and Override and replace.
      7. Click on the extensions smart filter to view the list of students who’ve been granted extensions.

       

      NOTE: For Moodle LMS, the extensions sync can be done both automatically when students launch Cadmus or via single click of the Sync from LMS button. For Canvas, the extensions can be synced with a single click of the Sync from LMS button.


      Sync special considerations for Cadmus exams

      To sync special considerations to Cadmus exams:

      1. Add the exam start and end dates, and alternate exam start date and time  for a group of/individual students to the exam settings page on your LMS.
      2. Open Cadmus from the link in the LMS and set instructions, requirements, grading options, and settings for the exam.
      3. After confirming the changes, go to the Progress tab. 
      4. Under Special considerations, click on the Sync from LMS button.
      5. Click Manage to view the list of students who’ve been given an alternate exam start date and time. Alternatively, click the special considerations smart filter in the Progress tab to view the list of students with an alternate exam start.

       

       

       

      NOTE:

      1. Since Cadmus exams can be delivered together at the same time or at the student’s preferred time within a window, the Use LMS dates feature won’t be available in the settings section.

      2. Most LMSs don’t allow the option of adding extra time. In such a case, you’d have to grant students additional time in Cadmus itself.

      3. Extensions and special considerations can only be synced from Canvas and Moodle LMS. This feature is not yet available for Blackboard or D2L Brightspace LMS users.