Step 4 discusses the variety of Assessment types that can be employed within Canvas. The following tools in Canvas can be used for the purpose of assessment:
- Assignments (the focus of this page)
- Quizzes
- Discussions
Assignments
Any Assignment created in the Assignments page will automatically show up in the Grades, Calendar, and Syllabus. The reverse is true. Any Assignments created in the Calendar will automatically show up in the Grades, Assignments, and Syllabus.
Please investigate the sections for Quizzes and Discussions to learn more about creating those assessment types.
Assignment Tutorials
- Create Assignment Shell
- Create Student Group Assignments
- Create Peer Review Assignment
- What is a Differentiated Assignment?
- Create a Differentiated Assignment
- Due Dates vs Availability Dates
- Edit Assignment Details
- Delete an Assignment
- All Assignment Tutorials
To discuss how Discussions could be used effectively in your course, feel free to contact the Geisel Instructional Technology Staff to schedule a one-on-one consultation.
Course building steps
Click on the buttons below to access information on building courses in Canvas.