assignments
Accessing and marking submissions
Contents How do I mark using SpeedGrader? SpeedGrader allows you to annotate/add inline comments to written submissions, complete a marking rubric (if appropriate) and also add feedback in a variety of other ways (eg. speech to text recognition, record/upload media, add a file attachment). Go to the Marking and feedback guidance if you need further […]
Student Guide: How to submit a video assignment
Contents This guide looks at how to submit a video file for an assessment using Canvas Studio. Video files for assessment should always be uploaded to a University system (e.g Canvas Studio or the University Video Portal). Submitting links to Videos on YouTube and Vimeo is not permitted. IMPORTANT: If you are required to submit […]
Canvas Essentials: Rubrics
This article takes a look at some frequently asked questions concerning using rubrics in Canvas. Contents What’s different about rubrics in Canvas? Below are general differences about working with rubrics in Canvas. What rubrics will be imported and how do I review them? Blackboard rubrics will be imported. However, Turnitin Rubrics will not be imported […]
Canvas Rubrics: Key Differences and Tips
The rubric feature in Canvas is a powerful tool for assessment and marking, but there are a few key differences compared to how rubrics worked in Blackboard. This short guide highlights some of those differences and offers practical tips to help you get the most out of using rubrics in Canvas. Contents Transitioning from TurnItIn […]
How Do I Add Feedback to Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Canvas Quizzes?
The Canvas Quiz tool offers several ways to provide feedback to students on MCQs. These feedback options can be tailored to individual answer choices, overall question performance (correct/incorrect), or the quiz as a whole. Below is a detailed overview of each method, including how to update quiz settings to manage feedback visibility. Contents 1. Feedback […]
Using ‘Assign To’ – What Do Students See?
If you’ve used the Assign To feature to differentiate due dates or availability for individual students or sections, you might be wondering how that appears from the student perspective. Read on to find out exactly what students can (and can’t) see when this setting is in use. Contents Introduction By default, all assignments in a […]
Canvas Assignments – How to Restrict File Types
To limit the types of files students submit, use the Restrict Upload File Types option in the assignment settings. Recommendation To utilise SpeedGrader in Canvas for reviewing student submissions and providing inline comments, it is advisable to use .doc .docx or .pdf file formats. Follow these steps to restrict file types when setting up your […]
How do I set up a STACK Assignment in Canvas?
Contents New Users STACK is an online assessment package for mathematics. It consists of a custom question type which works on the moodle VLE platform. The information presented here is applicable if you have an account on this platform and wish to link from your Canvas course space to a moodle-STACK quiz that you have already […]
How to Preview Quizzes
Previewing quizzes in Canvas allows you to review how students will experience the quiz, ensuring everything functions as intended before it is published. Below are the steps to preview quizzes in Canvas. DO NOT use Student View to preview quizzes. Opening a quiz in Student View immediately counts as a student attempt, which then prevents […]
How do I set up Piazza in Canvas?
Contents What is Piazza? Piazza is a web based discussion tool that facilitates interaction among instructors and students. You can create a Piazza class within your Canvas course and use the class as a single space to manage communications for your unit. How is setting up Piazza different in Canvas? In Canvas, Piazza is created […]