Assessment

Canvas New Analytics

Learn how to use Canvas New Analytics to see how students are doing in your course

The 10-year anniversary of OER at USask brings celebrations and opportunities!

The 2024-25 academic year marks an important milestone for USask.

Student Volunteer Experience to Credit-Earning Experiential Learning Course

Transform volunteer work into academic credit! Discover how USask is turning student experiences into valuable, credit-earning opportunities through innovative experiential learning course.

What is Formative Assessment?

Bringing Theory to Life Through International Experiential Learning

Discover how international experiential learning bridges theory and practice, offering students immersive experiences that enrich their education and global understanding. Dive into real-world learning!

Elevating mentorship in higher education: The key to effective preceptor development

Discover the transformative impact of mentorship in higher education. Learn how effective preceptor development is key to nurturing future leaders and fostering academic excellence.

The Life-Giving Role of Field Work in Biology Courses

Explore how hands-on fieldwork in biology courses breathes life into learning, fostering deeper understanding and engagement with the natural world. Discover the transformative power of outdoor education!

Gamifying Learning Experiences

Discover how gamification can transform your teaching! Learn strategies to engage students and enhance learning through game-like experiences.

Embedding Research, Artistic, and Scholarly Skills: A Step-by-Step Guide for Classroom Success

Elevate classroom success with this guide on embedding research, artistic, and scholarly skills. Gain practical steps to enhance student learning and engagement.

Adding Experiential Learning to an Introductory Course

Boost engagement and learning by integrating experiential activities into introductory courses. Learn how practical experiences enhance academic understanding.

Reflective Journaling: How instructor feedback helps students improve

Enhance student growth with instructor feedback in reflective journaling. Learn how targeted comments can improve student writing and critical thinking skills.

Inbox Assignment

Transform your teaching with Inbox Assignments! Engage students and boost learning outcomes through real-world email scenarios. Explore this innovative approach now.

Canvas New Quizzes: Frequently Asked Questions

If you are creating a quiz in Canvas, we recommend you use the New Quizzes engine instead of Classic Quizzes. Got questions? Take a look through this FAQ.

Differences between Canvas Classic and New Quizzes

This article offers a summary of the differences between New Quizzes (now available in Canvas) and Classic Quizzes.

8 Reasons to Be Excited About Canvas New Quizzes

Canvas has a new quiz engine. Here are 8 reasons why you might be excited about making the move to New Quizzes!

Relationship: Supporting Indigenous Student Success

Higher education has a responsibility to address the lived reality for Indigenous learners. Educators can look to build authentic relationships with learners and manage learning outcomes.

Indigenization and Assessment - Rethinking Traditional Practice

Examining assessment practices to determine the impact on Indigenous student success will provide opportunity for an enhancement of practice and improved outcomes.

Syllabus Generator Offers Ease and Support When Creating Your Syllabi

To assist you in writing or revising your syllabus, the USask Syllabus Generator Tool can be accessed directly through Canvas. This tool includes all required sections, the recommended sections and sample language.

Comparing two online quizzes: Formative Assessment

This post aims to compare the design of two online quizzes to determine how each design impacts student learning.

Assessing student participation and attendance

Learn what the research says about grading attendance and get tips for how to grade participation in your class.

An Outcomes-Based Practice Continuum

This article will discuss a continuum of outcomes-based practices including referencing outcomes, assessing outcomes, and reporting student achievement on outcomes.

Defining Authentic Assessment

Authentic assessment emphasizes real-world application of skills and knowledge. Learn how it enhances student engagement and aligns with meaningful learning outcomes.

Assessing Outcomes versus Grading Assignments

Shift your focus from grading tasks to assessing outcomes. Learn how this approach fosters deeper learning and provides a more meaningful evaluation of student progress.

Experiential Learning - Top 5 Resources

If you’re wondering how to enhance your experiential learning practices and make meaningful connections with learners’ knowledge and experiences, here are five valuable resources to support experiential learning. Discover rubrics, learning modules, reflection models, and prompting questions.

How do you know when you need Experiential Learning?

Identify when your teaching can benefit from experiential learning to boost student engagement with practical, real-world applications.

Give Efficient Feedback

Learn the most important things to give feedback about in your classes, and how to make feedback highly efficient.

Grading Reflection

Reflect on grading practices to enhance student learning and equity. Discover how thoughtful assessment can drive better educational outcomes. How can you determine if someone’s reflection is good enough, and how can you signal that to students so they reflect well and understand the feedback and grades they receive?

You May Have Too Much Content, But What Should You Take Out?

The key is thinking about the essential ideas of the course and what skills and knowledge students require to really learn them.

Administering Written Exams via Canvas

Canvas can be used for replicating a “take-home” style of exam in a digital setting. Learn when to use this approach, and how to set it up for a smooth launch at exam time.

Using Oral Assessments to Collect Evidence of Learning

Boost learning engagement with oral assessments! Discover how this dynamic approach can provide richer evidence of student understanding and mastery.

Using Authentic Assessment to Integrate Current Events Into Courses

Using authentic assessments to look at current events through the lens of your discipline can increase student engagement and reduce issues around academic integrity. Such assessments provide students opportunities to apply what they've learned in a context similar to how they'll use that knowledge beyond their university years.

Leveraging Peer Feedback in an Online Environment

This article explores how peer feedback enhances learning and provides learners with an opportunity to share their work and hear from peers the strengths and areas for improvement.

Land Acknowledgements: A reflection 5-years after the TRC Report

In April 2020, Stryker Calvez and Rose Roberts reflected on the practice of land acknowledgements and the intention behind it.

Student Voice and Choice: Co-Creating Choice Boards

Co-creating a list of potential assessments with students is a great opportunity to increase student voice and choice. Students who choose assessments that are personally relevant are more likely to be motivated, engaged, and take ownership of their learning.

Defining Competencies and Outcomes

Improve your course clarity with competencies and outcomes. Learn how to break down complex skills into measurable parts for better student understanding and success.

Getting More Active (and getting more learning)

Easy changes to make your course more active

It’s All About Your Outcomes

Clear, actionable outcomes are the backbone of effective teaching. Ensure your objectives drive student success and align with your educational goals.