Assignments & Rubrics
Assignments include Quizzes, graded Discussions, and online submissions (i.e. files, images, text, URLs, etc.). 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.
When would I use Assignments?
Assignments can be used to:
- Assess how well students are achieving course Outcomes
- Set up online submissions that can be quickly graded in the SpeedGrader
- Grade online as well as student work submitted "on-paper"
- Create differentiated assignments for sections
- Set up peer reviews
- Grade Discussions, either by the whole class or student groups
- Open Quizzes for a limited amount of time
- Record attendance
- Create ungraded activities that align with course Outcomes
- Assess submissions with moderated grading and multiple reviewers
The following video provides a detailed overview of Assignments in Canvas:
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Using Rubrics
A rubric is a highly effective measurement tool that positions your assessment criteria against a performance level, behaviour, or product. Rubrics can be used for a wide range of assignments such as oral presentations, essays, group projects, etc.
View the CIE Resource 'What are Rubrics?' to learn about the different types of rubrics, benefits of their use, and challenges to their application.
The following video provides a detailed overview of Rubrics in Canvas:
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