Importing the MCS Template
Part of the 60ish Second Series on importing Content in Canvas For more: Importing Existing Content from a Canvas Course Importing a Resource from Canvas Commons Hints and Tips
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Navigation Smart Search
The Smart Search feature grasps the context of queries, delivering more accurate and relevant results without the need for complex search operators or tools Smart Search is a new feature preview available in Canvas using advanced AI and semantic algorithms. The Smart Search feature understands the context of queries, providing more accurate and relevant results …
Add Auto Response to Messages
This feature streamlines communication and enhances the effectiveness and professional appeal of inbox messages When the Enable Inbox Signature Block is enabled, lecturers have the option to configure a signature when composing a message. Additionally, admins have the option to disable the Inbox Signature Block for students. Note: The Enable Inbox Auto Response setting is …
Add a Signature to Messages
This feature streamlines communication and enhances the effectiveness and professional appeal of inbox messages. When the Enable Inbox Signature Block is enabled, lecturers have the option to configure a signature when composing a message. Additionally, admins have the option to disable the Inbox Signature Block for students. Note: The Enable Inbox Signature Block setting is disabled …
Discussion Summaries
Discussion Summary is a new feature preview available in Canvas. Discussion Summarisation uses a Generative AI model to give lecturers summaries of the main points, questions, and ideas in a discussion thread.
File Availability Times
In Files, when setting availability dates, lecturers can also set availability times. This feature gives lecturers greater flexibility in setting file availability for students. Example
New Quizzes Custom Results Feedback
In New Quizzes, lecturers can customise the feedback displayed to all students after they complete a quiz (emojis etc). Change Benefit This feature allows lecturers to reinforce key concepts, guide students on the next steps, provide additional information and enhance their overall understanding of the material. How it works After completing a quiz, the custom …
Downloading the You Said, We Did page from Commons
Commons is a learning object repository located in the lefthand Menu on your Canvas window that enables Canvas users to find or locate specific resources in Commons. In this case, we will download a Canvas page called “You Said, We Did”, and make it available to staff and learners assigned to a course. Let’s get …
Module and Assignment Differentiation
On the Modules page, lecturers can assign students to an entire module and individual module items from the Modules page. Additionally, the Add Module and Edit Module Settings pages are redesigned as trays. Change Benefit This feature improves the differentiation of Modules to create a more dynamic and adaptive learning environment. Notes: If a student is …
Assign To Interface Update for Assignments
This update streamlines lecturers workflow and improves the ability to differentiate instruction of assignments and discussions. In Assignments and Discussions, an Assign To button is available. In Assignments, Discussions and Quizzes, the Assign To user interface is redesigned in a tray. Additionally, student IDs are displayed alongside student names when available. Note: This update is not available …
Ungraded Discussions Assign To
In Discussions, you can now assign ungraded discussions to students and sections. Section restricted enrolments, allowing students to post discussions to a specific section is now removed. You can still create groups, and students within those groups can initiate discussions visible only to their group members. Change Benefit This feature streamlines your workflow and will …
Pages Assign To Feature
Lecturers can assign pages to students and set availability dates. Additionally, lecturers can assign Pages to Mastery Paths. Benefit This update streamlines lecturers workflow and improves the ability to differentiate instructions. Note: Pages cannot be assigned due dates.
Rich Content Editor Features Available in SpeedGrader
In SpeedGrader, lecturers can utilise Rich Content Editor features, such as formatting options and hyperlinks, when drafting comments to provide detailed feedback. This enhancement improves communication by allowing lecturers to emphasize key points and organise information more clearly, making it easier for students to understand and act on the feedback. In SpeedGrader, certain Rich Content …
Course Status Update
On the Home page and Course Settings page, the Publish and Unpublish buttons are redesigned as a drop-down menu. Change Benefit This update change improves the user experience by enhancing clarity around a course’s current status. Example On the Home page and Course Settings page, instructors can manage the Course Status using the drop-down menu.
Cleaning Up Canvas File Storage Space
By organising your files into folders and following these tips, you can maintain a well-managed storage area and ensure a smooth experience for your learners. Did you know that there is 210 GB of storage space available for each course in Canvas? While this might seem like plenty of room, it can easily fill up with …