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Have you ever had students skip important content and go straight to the assessment? Module requirements can help. They let you guide students through your course in the order you choose, making it clear what they need to complete before moving on. Why use module requirements? Module requirements can help students: How to add module …
Students should spend their time learning, not trying to work out where to click next. A clear module structure helps students stay on track, reduces repeat questions, and makes your course feel organised. Here are five simple improvements you can make today. Quick Check:Open one of your modules and ask yourself:Can students tell what this …
Stimulus content in New Quizzes allows you to provide students with information such as a case study, article, image, video, scenario, or data set before they answer related questions. This feature is useful when multiple questions are based on the same content, helping students easily refer back to the information as they complete the quiz. …
Canvas LMS Gradebook (Marks) allows you to download data as a CSV file, providing a simple way to back up records or share results with administrators. Exporting grades makes it easier to organise, review, and report student progress outside the platform using Excel. Follow these steps to download your Markbook:
Using Microsoft Forms provides a secure and easy way for ākonga to privately submit assessments directly to kaiako. This process can be used when assessment submissions cannot be collected through Canvas LMS or when an alternative secure submission method is required. Why use Microsoft Forms for assessment submissions? This workflow also reduces the risks associated …
Programme design is the process of planning a full course of study so all parts work together. This video explains how good programme design creates a clear learning journey for students, from the first module to the final outcome. Programme design starts with the end in mind. First, decide what a graduate should know, do, …
This tool helps you quickly turn content into interactive practise. It supports revision, catch-up, and extension. It also works well for blended and online learning in Aotearoa. You can: Review and edit Check everything carefully: You can share it through: What is the Benefit? Students can access the activity anytime. This helps them revisit material …
Creating engaging content is easier when students can interact with it. This video shows how to use Microsoft Learning Activities to create interactive learning activities that turn simple content into active learning experiences. Microsoft Learning Activities is an AI-powered tool in Microsoft 365. It allows you to take existing content, such as notes, slides, or …
Editing your podcast is an important step in creating clear and engaging audio. This video shows how to edit podcast audio with Clipchamp using simple tools that help you clean up sound, remove mistakes, and improve flow. Start by opening Clipchamp and creating a new project. Then import your podcast audio file using the Import …
You can update the due dates and availability dates for many assignments at the same time using the Edit Assignment Dates tool. This helps when course dates change or when you copy a course to a new semester. Note: You can only shift dates forward, not backward. If dates move too far, you must edit …
This guide provides a workaround to move your existing questions from Classic Quizzes into the modern Item Banks without manual re-creation. Item Banks are the standard for reusing, sharing, and standardising your assessment content in Canvas. If your courses still rely on Classic Quizzes, you’re missing out on key benefits like: While there isn’t a …
Creating a New Quiz involves three steps: establishing the assignment settings in Canvas, launching the Quiz Builder, and finally adding your questions and content. New Quizzes is the recommended tool for assessment, offering advanced question types, greater security, and powerful Item Banks for managing your content. Follow this step-by-step guide to quickly set up your …
This question type is highly effective for testing knowledge of chronological events, operational procedures (steps in a process), or hierarchical ranking. When setting up the question, you simply define the items in their correct final order; the quiz will automatically shuffle them for the students. All question configuration occurs within the New Quizzes editor (the …
Announcements are the most effective way to broadcast important information, updates, or reminders to all students of your course. This guide shows you how to write your message and schedule it for a future date. Hints and Tips
To keep your students informed without overwhelming them, you can configure your course to display a set number of your most recent announcements directly on the Home page. Hints and Tips
