Jun 14, 2023
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.
Jun 14, 2023
Canvas New Quizzes – Adding Accommodations
If you need to provide students with quiz accommodations, it's important to know that adding accommodations in New Quizzes looks quite different than Classic Quizzes.
Jun 1, 2023
Differences between Canvas Classic and New Quizzes
Summary of the differences between New Quizzes (now available in Canvas) and Classic Quizzes.
Jun 1, 2023
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!
Sep 19, 2022
Creating Efficiencies: Grading Discussions in Canvas
Strategies to assist you and your students to have a better experience using Canvas Discussions for learning.
Jun 1, 2022
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.
Nov 18, 2021
Collaboration technical tools
Tips for how to have students work together using technology.
Sep 21, 2021
Using Zoom meetings in Canvas
Learn how to set up Zoom in Canvas and use some of the features of this software
Aug 4, 2021
Keep recording when you present content
The shift to remote instruction during the pandemic proved that there is value to recording your lectures. This article dives into why this practice still holds value and how to do it.
Mar 11, 2021
Canvas Integrations Bring New Opportunities For Student Projects
Canvas has options for students to access tools and software with a single sign-on. Learn more about how that works in this article.
Feb 10, 2021
How Students Interact With Your Online Course Predicts Their Success
Understanding how students engage with online materials can help you predict student success.
Feb 1, 2021
Create Groups for Collaborative Learning Spaces in Canvas
How to create and use Groups on Canvas to encourage collaboration, social connections, and active learning.
Nov 8, 2020
How Canvas Supports Learner-Centred Assessment
Explore using Canvas to integrate the Learning Technology Ecosystem Principles. In this one, we look at the "Inclusive of learning-centred assessment" principle.
Nov 8, 2020
How Canvas Tools Can Enable Connection
Using Canvas to help create authentic connections through asynchronous and synchronous activities such as discussions and live collaborations.
Nov 5, 2020
Managing and Facilitating Discussions in Canvas
Once you’ve settled on the why and how of discussions in your course and have set up the initial discussion and guidelines for posting, let students know your plan for how you will be moderating the posts.
Oct 9, 2020
Posting Feedback and Grades in Canvas
Learn how to post grades and feedback for students in Canvas.
Oct 8, 2020
The Canvas Inbox
A two-way messaging tool used to communicate with a course, a group, or an individual user in a course.
Oct 6, 2020
Understanding Timer, Availability, and Accommodation Settings for Canvas Classic Quizzes
Tips and help for Classic Quizzes in Canvas
Oct 1, 2020
How Does Canvas Make Learning Accessible?
Using Canvas' built in Accessibility Checker to ensure fair assessments for all students
Sep 23, 2020
What Does a Well-Designed Canvas Course Look Like?
Designing a new course in Canvas? This article will help you create a well-designed course and avoid making mistakes.
Sep 22, 2020
Utilizing Peer Feedback in Canvas
Encouraging students to do peer-reviews on Canvas for higher quality work.