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About adding Columns:
Adding columns to a student database can be done when wanting to insert scores for graded activities not related to a specific WebCT tool. In order for students to view these columns with scores the MyGrades tool must be added to the course.
Adding a Score Column:
Select the button for "Control Panel" .
Select the button for “Manage Course”.
Under the header for "Manage Students", select the link for "Manage Columns".
Over on the right, scroll down to the header for "Organize" and select the button for "Add column" .
For "Label:" click and type in a title for the column, next use the pull down menu and select “Numeric” and click “Add” button .
Select the check box on top of the newly added column (may need to scroll horizontally), over on the right, under to the header for “Options”, scroll to "Release columns:" and use the pull down menu to select “Yes”, and click “Go” button.
Above the table, click text link for “Manage Students”.
Scroll to newly added column and select link for “Edit” (located at top of column, under column title).
Click and type an “Out of” score, proceed to click and type scores for individual students and select the "Update" button when done
Adding My Grades Tool:
In order for students to view newly added columns and scores the "My Grades" tool must be added to the course. To add "My Grades" return to the Homepage (click "Homepage" under the Course Menu), select "Add page or tool", click "My Grades", enter a title, select both checkboxes for link location and click "Add". Students now view their grades by selecting the icon.
