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Item Banks are the modernised replacement for Question Banks used in Classic Quizzes. Item Banks offer superior functionality, especially for sharing and management across courses. An Item Bank is a centralised, digital library used to store questions (or “items”) for use in any New Quiz. They combine the storage and randomisation functions that previously required …
Announcements are a primary communication tool in Canvas used to formally inform your students about what is coming up in the course. They function as a course-wide “heads up” for students, letting them know what to expect in the course or the next class. Unlike direct emails, Announcements are displayed prominently within the Canvas course …
Hot Spot questions are excellent for visual assessments, such as identifying parts of a diagram, country on a map, or features in an image. However, this question type is not accessible to users who rely on keyboard-only access or screen readers. Use this type sparingly or provide an equivalent alternative text-based question. Upload the image …
Classic Quizzes is a legacy tool. For all new assessments, you are strongly encouraged to use New Quizzes. New Quizzes offers better accessibility, security, advanced question types, and essential features like Item Banks. Create the Classic Quiz Shell Configure Settings: Scroll down to set the grading type, assignment group, shuffle answers, time limit, and restrict …
This question type is highly engaging and is perfect for assessing a student’s ability to sort, group, and classify information, such as grouping historical figures by era, identifying biological concepts by domain, or classifying different types of material. Access the Builder and Add the Question All question configuration occurs within the New Quizzes editor (the …
The Canvas Calendar is your main hub for communicating essential dates like deadlines, class times, and important reminders to your students. This guide provides all the steps you need, from creating a basic one-time event to setting up complex recurring class schedules. Use the following steps to schedule both one-time events and repeating series. Hints …
The Classic Quiz environment uses a specific interface that offers four distinct quiz types. Understanding the difference between a Quiz and a Survey is key: a Survey is primarily for information gathering and does not support automatic right/wrong answers. Quiz Type Purpose and Grading Key Feature Marked Quiz Used for formal assessment. Canvas automatically creates …
Knowing how to frame yourself on camera is an important part of online teaching. Good framing helps students focus on your message, feel more connected to you, and stay engaged during videos or live sessions. This video explains simple ways to set up your camera so your teaching looks clear and professional. Start with camera …
A strong online course is not just about uploading content. To create a quality learning experience, aim for your course to be Complete, Diverse, and Human. Complete Make sure your course includes everything ākonga (students) need to succeed – not just the basics. Include: Example: Instead of just uploading an assessment brief, include a short paragraph: “In this task, you’ll apply what you’ve learned about …
This Canvas Knowledge Base article is a helpful guide on how to extract student marks, rubrics and comments from Canvas for moderation for an individual student.
This Canvas Knowledge Base article is a helpful guide on how to remove identities from an assessment for external post-moderation using Foxit. In preparation for external post moderation, you need to remove your identity and that of your students from the PDF document. You must have Foxit PDF Editor on your computer to do this task. If you do not …
‘Canvas Help’ is here to help you help yourself (before you ask a colleague or the Academic Partners) Let’s look at your canvas help menu. What’s in the Canvas Help There are four help options for when and if you need help with canvas. Hints and Tips
You have an important message for your students and you want to use Canvas to communicate it. You can do that by posting in Announcements. This video will guide you through the steps.
The content emphasizes the importance of giving constructive feedback to support student growth in a Canvas course. Effective feedback should be clear, actionable, and balanced, focusing on behaviors rather than personal traits. Timely and respectful delivery is crucial, and visual cues like downloadable stickers can enhance engagement and motivation.
This guide teaches you how to create a podcast, covering planning, recording, editing, and sharing on platforms like Canvas or Spotify. Start with a focused topic, script, and setup a quiet recording environment. Use accessible tools like Audacity for editing and keep episodes concise to engage students effectively.
