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...
by Joe Olivier | Nov 22, 2024 | Canvas, How-tos
It’s no secret that college is expensive. Tuition, room and board, fees: these costs add up. So, too, do the costs of textbooks. For example, one popular chemistry textbook sells between $185 and $350 brand new. All told, the average cost of books and supplies for...
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...
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,...
by Joe Olivier | Sep 11, 2024 | Accessibility, Canvas Features/Functions
It’s now easier than ever to improve the accessibility of learning materials in your Canvas courses with SensusAccess Inside Canvas. This new integration brings SensusAccess, previously only available via the web, inside your Canvas courses. This tool can help you and...