EdgeEX — Setting default course options for a district

Use this article to set the default course options for a district. 

EdgeEX course options can be customized at the district level for all courses. Once you have customized the course options for a district, the options are applied to every course that is added to the District Catalog. Course options can then be further customized at the course, section, and enrollment levels.

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I set default grade weights for the district?

Grade weights vary significantly by course depending on the activity types and therefore cannot be set by subject and version.

Can I return to the default EdgeEX settings once I've edited them for the district?

Yes. To return to the "factory settings," access an option and at the bottom, under Additional Information, click Reset.

Accessing the Default Course Options manager

1. Access the District Catalog.
2. At the top of the page, click the gear icon.
   
3. The Default Course Options manager displays. Review the page:
   
   

   Feature	Description
   Default Course Options	On the left side of the page, click the name of a course option group to display that section on the right side of the page.
   Edit	On the right side of the page, next to the title of the option group, click the pencil icon to edit that option.
   Additional Information	On the right side of the page, click Additional Information to view details about the course option. This section also shows what course options are currently set: EdgeEX default options or customized options.

Editing the district's default course options

1. On the the left side of the Default Course Options page, click the option that you want to edit.
   
2. On the right side of the page, details of the option display. Click the pencil icon next to the title of the option group.
   
3. The page defaults to allow you to edit each option in the section for all courses. Do one of the following:
   

   If you want to...	Then...
   Edit options for all courses	Confirm that you're on the All Courses tab, and make your edits  to each option.
   Edit options by subject and course version	Click the By Subject and Version tab. Then make your edits to each option.  Note The first time you make an edit on the By Subject and Version tab, you'll receive the following pop-up message: To confirm that you intend for the defaults to be set by each subject and version and not for all courses, click Switch.

4. The page indicates what options have been updated with a yellow flag on the left and a note at the bottom.
   
5. You can edit a single option or multiple options. Once you are finished making your selections, click Review Changes.
   
6. On the Apply Changes screen, review your changes and click Next.
   
7. Confirm that you're making changes to new courses. If you want to apply the changes to current courses and active sections and enrollments, select the applicable checkboxes. Then click Next.
   
8. Review the summary of changes, then click Apply Changes.
   
9. You are returned to the main Default Course Options page. Review the section you updated to verify your changes.