Assignments

What Is It?

Adding activities and content into Canvas course.

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Signing into Canvas

 

Navigate to Canvas:

  • Use a web browser to visit: Canvas Link
  • Ensure text alternatives are available for any non-text content.

 

Step 2:

Enter Credentials:

  • Input your username and password in accessible fields.
  • Select SIGN IN.
  • Note: If you cannot log in, contact the IT Help Center via accessible means (e.g., phone or email).

 

 


 

Step 3:

Select Course:

  • Use clear headings to find and select the relevant course from the homepage list.

Course tab open with mouse hovering over the desired course.

 

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Adding Content

Step 1:

Navigate to Canvas:

  • Use a web browser to visit: ​​​​Canvas homepage

Canvas Link

 


 

Step 2:

 

  • Select Modules:

    • Click on Modules from the course navigation menu.

 The modules tab in the selected course with the "+ Modules"  being highlighted.

 


Step 3:

Upload Content:

  • Select Choose files to upload content, ensuring the button is accessible via keyboard navigation.

The newly created module with the three vertical dots being selected

select "choose files"

 


 

Step 4:

   Use the option to add blank content, ensuring all interactive elements are labeled appropriately.

The Add item tab open with Select Type box highlighted
 

Note: Canvas accepts most media files, but ensure all media has accessible alternatives (e.g., captions for videos).

 


 

Step 5:

Upload File 

  • Choose a destination folder for your uploaded file using a labeled dropdown menu.


Same screen as shown previously with Step 1. Create Files Step. Choose files Step 3. choose file location


 

Step 6:

  • Click the name of the item and select Add Item.
  • Ensure to save your changes, using a clear confirmation message.


The Add Item screen with the assignment selected 

Save and  make sure it is there after exit out

 

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Assignments

 

Step 1:

Navigate to Canvas

   On your web browser, navigate to your Canvas homepage using the following link:

Canvas Link

 


 

Step 2:

Open Assignments:

Click on Assignments from the course tab.

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

From Assignments page you have permissions to add an assignment to a quiz, a discussion, or to have an add on to an existing assignment
The add assignments screen under the assignments page

Change the type of assignment with the dropdown


 

 

Step 3:

Add Assignment:

  • Add an assignment using a clearly labeled button.

 

Step 4:

    If saved as a draft it will post with an icon like this

Publish with an arrow pointing towards a circle with a line through it.

If you wish to publish select this icon

 

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Forums

 

Step 1: 

Canvas Link


 

Step 2:

Locate Discussions:

  • Click on Discussions from the course tab.

 


 

Step 3:

View Discussions:

  • View discussions and use filters at the top of the page, ensuring all elements are accessible.

The Discussions tab with "All" and "Search by title or author" highlighted

 


 

Step 4:

 

Adjust Settings:

  • Click the gear icon to adjust settings, with all options clearly labeled:
    • Mark posts as read
    • Allow students to create topics
    • Allow editing/deleting of posts
    • Allow attachments
      Remember to save settings with clear feedback.

 

 


 

Step 5 : Note:

"Pinned Discussions" = at the top of the page placed by the instructor. 

"Discussions" = most recently listed

"Closed comments" = expired availability 

Discussion Types:

  • Use accessible text to describe different discussion types (e.g., "Pinned Discussions").

Note:

To place a discussion into a different category, drag and drop it by this symbol into category 

The 8 dots highlighted under the discussion category section.


 

Step 6:

Discussion Icons:

  • Use accessible labels for each icon (e.g., Open/Close Commenting, Pin/Unpin).

 

Discussion tab with 3 dots highlighted and dropdown hgihlighted

  • Open or close commenting
  • Pin or Unpin
  • Duplicate
  • Send to another instructor
  • Or copy discussion
  • Delete discussion
  • etc.

 

-Graded Assignment 

Pinned discussion with discussion logo highlighted

 

-Peer ReviewUploaded Image (Thumbnail)

 

Dates display for graded and due dated assignments Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

Subscribe Icon to sub. or unsub. from a discussion

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)


 

Step 7: 

   

Search Discussions:

  • Provide a labeled search field for finding discussions by title, author, or keyword.

Discussion search with "Search entries or author" highlighted

 


 

Step 8: 

Create a New Discussion:

  • Use a rich content editor with clear labels for title and content.
  • Assign discussions to specific sections with an accessible dropdown.

 

Add Discussion Title ( to title bar), and Content using the Rich Content Editor boxThe Discussion creation page with the title box and text box

  • Assign Ungraded Discussion:

    • To assign an ungraded discussion to a specific section in the course, use the labeled "Post To" dropdown menu. Type the name of the section or select it from the list of options that appear, ensuring that all selections are accessible via keyboard navigation.
  • Add Attachment:

    • To add an attachment, click the labeled "Choose File" toggle. Select a file from your device using an accessible file selection dialog that is navigable with keyboard controls

The post to screen with the desired sections selected with the choose file option below

Select other format options in the Options menu

Discussion options screen

  • Group Discussions Grading:

    • Group discussions can be marked as graded by accessing the labeled "Options" menu. Select the "Graded" checkbox to enable grading for this discussion. Ensure that all controls are clearly labeled for accessibility.
  • Saving Options:

    • After making your selections, choose to Save as a draft to keep it for later editing, or select Save and Publish to make the discussion available to participants. Both options should be clearly distinguished and accessible via keyboard navigation.

 

Step 9: 

   Once discussion is saved

   View Details of discussion and publish or unpublish, edit, view discussion options, search and filter replies of discussion, collaps and expand, subscribe or unsubscribe and lastly, reply to the discussion.

The discussion details with "Publish", "Edit", The search field and other options selected

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Quizzes

 

Step 1:

Access Canvas

  • Open your web browser and navigate to your Canvas homepage using the following link: Canvas Link.

 

Step 2:

 Locate Files Tab

  • In the Course Navigation, find and click on the "Files" tab.

 

The quizzes page


Step 3:

  

Upload Files
You can choose to:

  • Select "+ Folder" to create a new folder,
  • Click "Upload" to submit files directly,
  • Use the search feature to find existing files.

The choose a quiz engine screen with the options New quizzes and Classic Quizzes and remember my choice for this course


 

Step 4:

Step 4: Select and Upload Files
Choose the file you wish to upload. You can drag and drop your files into the designated area for submission.

 

The quiz description edit screen


 

Step 5:

   Add questions to your quiz in the "questions" tab at the top of the page. 

The Questions tab at the top of the quiz page

 


 

Step 6:

   Save: if you want to review/edit the quiz further 

   Save and Publish: if the quiz is ready for the students

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File Submissions

 

Step 1:

Access Canvas

  • Open your web browser and navigate to your Canvas homepage using the following link: Canvas Link.

 

Step 2:

Locate Files Tab

  • In the Course Navigation, find and click on the "Files" tab.

The files tab in canvas withing the desired course


 

Step 3:

  

Upload Files

  • You can select "+ Folder" to create a new folder, or click "Upload" to submit files directly. Alternatively, use the search feature to locate existing files

The files tab with the search bar, folder and upload highlighted.


 

 Step 4:

Select and Upload Files

  • Choose your new file for upload. Drag and drop your files into the designated area for submission.

The file tab with the uploaded desired file highlighted

And Drop your Uploads (Files)

Note: Your submission will be saved automatically. Please ensure that the file is uploaded correctly before navigating away from the page.

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External Tools

 

Step 1:

 Access Canvas
Open your web browser and navigate to your Canvas homepage using the following link: Canvas Link.


 

Step 2:

Navigate to Modules
In the Courses tab, locate and select the module in which you will be adding an external tool. Click the "+" button to begin adding.

The desired module with the plus tab highlighted.

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

 

   

Important Note:
An external tool cannot be saved without a valid URL. Ensure that you have the necessary URL before proceeding.

 


Using Feedback / Comments

Step 1:

 Open your web browser and navigate to your Canvas homepage using the following link: Canvas Link.


 

Step 2:

Navigate to Courses
In the Courses tab, click on "Grades" or "Quizzes," depending on where you wish to leave feedback or comments. This example assumes you are viewing the assignment from a student’s perspective.

An assignments submission details screen with the add comment section highlighted


 

Step 3:

Navigate to Courses
In the Courses tab, click on "Grades" or "Quizzes," depending on where you wish to leave feedback or comments. This example assumes you are viewing the assignment from a student’s perspective.

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)


 

Step 4:

  Using Rubrics for Feedback
If you choose to provide feedback using a rubric, note that this option allows for point value feedback only.

A screen shot of the rubric screen

 

 


 

Step 5:

Save Your Feedback
After writing your feedback and entering a grade, click "Save changes" to ensure your comments are recorded.

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Grading Assignments

 

   Canvas Community Source

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Step 1:

Access Canvas
Open your web browser and navigate to your Canvas homepage using the following link: Canvas Link.


Step 2:

Open Grades
In the Courses tab, select "Grades." Once the grades page opens, you will see options to filter your objectives.

 

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)


 


 

Step 3:

  Input Grades
Enter a grade in the designated field next to the relevant assignment.

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

 

 


 

Step 4:

   Review Submissions
Navigate back to the submissions page to view the grades you have entered.


 

Step 5:

View Student Grades
To view a specific grade, select the student’s name from the list.

 

The Grade tab with the desired student selected and "Grades" is highlighted

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