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Hide Grade Distribution Graphs from Students in Canvas

Hide Grade Distribution Graphs from Students in Canvas

by Thomas Keith | Dec 13, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos

By default, students enrolled in a Canvas course are able to view a grade distribution graph (GDG) for an assignment once five or more students have submitted that assignment. The GDG, which shows mean, high, and low scores for the assignment, is displayed when the...
Leave Engaging, Accessible Feedback for Students with Canvas Media Comments

Leave Engaging, Accessible Feedback for Students with Canvas Media Comments

by Thomas Keith | Oct 31, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Updates

The author wishes to thank ATS instructional designer Joe Olivier for helpful suggestions and advice in the writing of this article. He also wishes to thank Instructional Technology Assistant Kinley LaBerge for assistance with screenshots. Earlier this year, Canvas...
Getting Started with New Quizzes in Canvas

Getting Started with New Quizzes in Canvas

by Cheryl Walker | Sep 12, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Updates

What is it? New Quizzes is a redesign of Classic Quizzes for instructors seeking enhanced assessment tools. If you are familiar with Classic Quizzes features, then the transition to New Quizzes will be smooth and intuitive. New Quizzes offers a refreshed interface,...
Make Your Canvas Course Sites More Accessible with Pope Tech

Make Your Canvas Course Sites More Accessible with Pope Tech

by Thomas Keith | Aug 26, 2024 | Accessibility, Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, Digital Accessibility, Services, Universal Design for Learning

As you prepare your Canvas sites for upcoming courses, it is important to keep digital accessibility in mind. The more accessible the materials you share in Canvas, the easier it will be for all students to use your course sites with success, which in turn can promote...
Implement Student Accommodations in Canvas

Implement Student Accommodations in Canvas

by Yue Deng | Jul 2, 2024 | Accessibility, Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, Digital Accessibility, How-tos

Introduction The academic accommodations students can receive from Student Disability Services include course flexibility, exam accommodations, note-taking assistance, alternative format conversions, and interpreting and captioning services. Thankfully, Canvas offers...
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