User Management
Setting up marking groups in Cadmus
For larger cohorts of students, it can be helpful to set up marking groups, making your marking and moderation processes smoother. For Cadmus assignments, marking groups are set up in Cadmus, rather than in Canvas. You can also add students to groups by uploading a spreadsheet into Cadmus. Guidance on how to do this can be […]
Canvas Groups vs Differentiation Tags: Which Tool to Use and When
Understand the difference between Groups and Differentiation Tags in Canvas. Use Groups for student teamwork and group projects. Use Differentiation Tags to discreetly customise content, deadlines, and communication. This quick guide helps you choose the right tool for your teaching needs.
Managing Groups in Canvas
Canvas Groups are designed to support student collaboration within a course. Each group gets its own dedicated space where students can post announcements, share files, take part in discussions, and work together on collaborative tasks. Instructors can also set up group assignments, allowing each team to submit a collaborative piece of work.
Differentiation Tags
Differentiation tags are a brand new Canvas function that are now available across Canvas courses. These tags allow you to categorise students within your course without their knowledge, whether that be for differentiating assignments between students, or for identifying students who are eligible for automatic assignment extensions. Importantly, you can also use these tags to Assign To – meaning that you can use tags to grant those extensions, and assign different assignments to different cohorts.