Types of Assessment in Canvas
Canvas has several different features for assessment, which include Quizzes, graded Discussions, and Assignments with online submissions (i.e. files, images, text, URLs, etc.). All the three types are known as Assignments.
Canvas Assignments can be added to Assignment list and Modules.
- How do I use the Assignments Index Page?
- How do I publish or unpublish an assignment as an instructor?
- What is the difference between a Canvas Assignment and a Canvas Activity?
- What assignment types can I create in a course?
- What is the difference between assignment due dates and availability dates?
- How do I bulk update due dates and availability dates as an instructor?
- How do I create an assignment?
Assignments
Assignments in Canvas can be used to challenge students' understanding and help assess competency by using a variety of media. The Assignments page shows students all of the Assignments that will be expected of them and how many points each is worth.
Assignments can be assigned to everyone in the course or differentiated by section or user.
Discussions
Canvas provides an integrated system for class discussions, allowing both instructors and students to start and contribute to as many discussion topics as desired. Discussions allows for interactive communication between two or more people; users can participate in a conversation with an entire class or group.
Discussions can also be created as an assignment for grading purposes (and seamlessly integrated with the Canvas Gradebook), or simply serve as a forum for topical and current events. Discussions can also be created within student groups.
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