Assignments

What Is It?

Adding activities and content into Canvas course.

Table of Contents

• Signing into Canvas
• Adding Content
• Assignments
• Forums
• Quizzes
• File Submissions
• External Tools
• Using Feedback / Comments
• Grading Assignments

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.

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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.

Step 3:

Upload Content:

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

select "choose files"

Step 4:

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

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.

Step 6:

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

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.

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

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

If you wish to publish select this icon

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Forums

Step 1: 

• Navigate to Canvas:

  • Use a web browser to visit: Canvas Homepage.

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.

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 

Step 6:

Discussion Icons:

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

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

-Graded Assignment 

-Peer Review

Dates display for graded and due dated assignments 

Subscribe Icon to sub. or unsub. from a discussion

Step 7: 

Search Discussions:

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

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 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

Select other format options in the Options menu

• 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Step 5:

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

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

 Step 4:

Select and Upload Files

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

Step 3:

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

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.

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