by Thomas Keith | Mar 24, 2025 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
When you’re setting up a new Canvas course site, you may want to reuse material from one or more courses you’ve already taught in Canvas. Fortunately, Canvas makes it easy to copy content from one course site to another, whether you want to copy an entire...
by Thomas Keith | Feb 17, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
Note: This post was guest-authored by Rebecca Starkey, Head of Research and Instruction Services at the UChicago Library. Would you like to link to assigned readings in your Canvas course? Most Library resources allow you to create links that go directly to a book or...
by Cheryl Walker | Jan 20, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
Using NameCoach to learn student names and correct pronunciations is a low-stakes way to foster community and inclusion. Using this simple tool can have a positive impact on the students’ experience in your classroom. NameCoach can help all students (especially those...
by Michael Hernandez | Dec 19, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions
Even with a well-prepared syllabus, it’s not uncommon to be concerned that the connection between your individual assignments and the overarching goals for your class is getting lost in communication with your students. Canvas Outcomes can not only help you remedy...
by Thomas Keith | Nov 11, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
Canvas now allows you to schedule when a Canvas Page will be published. This feature may be valuable to you if you wish to have fine-grained control over the pace at which students move through pages in your Canvas course. If, for example, you wish to create a page...
by Thomas Keith | Nov 7, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
Note 11/18/2022: The redesigned Canvas Discussions has been disabled as a default setting. If you would like to enable it in your course so as to have access to Anonymous Discussions, please follow these steps: Go to Settings in your Canvas course menu. Choose the...
by Michael Hernandez | Sep 16, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
If you’re looking for a way to make grading easier for you and help students better understand where they can improve their work, Canvas Rubrics can help you deliver more impactful feedback with a minimum amount of setup time. (You’ll also be able to repurpose these...
by Michael Hernandez | Sep 16, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
It can be challenging to effectively communicate expectations for student work and build a class community–whether in person or online–that promotes meaningful learning. However, Peer Review in Canvas can help you do both! How Peer Review can Support Your Teaching By...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Sep 16, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions
In the U.S. alone, 2.5 million students have learning disabilities – such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia – that can affect their learning and academic careers. As educational technology develops, more of these students are finding accommodations that can...
by Thomas Keith | Aug 26, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Pedagogy
Introduction Create an Assignment Group Weight Assignment Groups Use Weighted Assignment Groups to Calculate the Total Grade Drop a Low Score from an Assignment Group Further Resources and Getting Help Introduction It is good pedagogical practice to maintain a Canvas...
