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Overview of Assignment Types
Canvas provides a versatile range of assignment types designed to meet various instructional needs, whether you are collecting digital files, hosting discussions, or conducting assessments. Standard Assignments allow for online file uploads or text entries, while Quizzes and Discussions facilitate automated assessments and collaborative peer interactions directly within the platform. For specialized workflows, such as plagiarism detection via Turnitin, External Tool assignments integrate third-party applications seamlessly into your course modules.
Beyond digital submissions, instructors can manage traditional classroom activities by utilizing No Submission and On Paper assignment types. These are particularly useful for recording grades in the Canvas Gradebook for manual tasks like in-class participation, oral presentations, or physical pop quizzes. By selecting the appropriate submission type, you ensure that students have clear instructions on how to turn in their work while maintaining an organized and transparent grading system.
To further customize the learning experience, Canvas supports advanced features such as peer reviews, differentiated due dates for specific sections or students, and the ability to exclude specific assignments from the final grade calculation. If a student needs to improve their work, the platform also allows for resubmissions, provided the instructor has enabled multiple attempts in the assignment settings. Utilizing these tools effectively helps create a more flexible and responsive digital classroom environment.
Further Resources
Getting Started
- Assignments resources by Instructure (Canvas)
- How do I create an assignment?
- What assignment types can I create in a course?
- How do I add or edit details in an assignment?
Managing Assignments
- What is the difference between assignment due dates and availability dates?
- How do I limit submission attempts for an assignment?
- How do I exclude an assignment from the course's final grades?
