Canvas Organization Best Practices

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Professional Development
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Professional Development
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Michelle Krill
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can instructors effectively structure weekly content in Canvas?
Back
Organize content into weekly modules with relevant assignments, quizzes, and materials
Answer explanation
Organizing content into weekly modules allows instructors to present relevant assignments, quizzes, and materials in a structured manner, enhancing student engagement and clarity, unlike the other options which lack organization.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can assignment groups in Canvas be weighted to reflect grading categories (e.g., Homework = 20%, Quizzes = 30%)?
Back
True
Answer explanation
True. In Canvas, assignment groups can indeed be weighted to represent different grading categories, allowing for a more accurate reflection of a student's performance across various types of assessments.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to organize content into modules instead of relying on individual pages or links?
Back
It is important to organize content into modules to enhance structure, navigation, and learning efficiency.
Answer explanation
Organizing content into modules enhances structure, making it easier to navigate and find information. This approach improves learning efficiency by grouping related topics, unlike relying on individual pages or links.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A student is unable to locate the materials for “Week 3.” What could be the reason?
Back
All of the above
Answer explanation
The student may not find the materials for Week 3 because the module is not published, the materials could be miscategorized, or the module title might be misleading. Therefore, all these reasons are valid.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the benefit of using the 'Pages' feature in Canvas for course content?
Back
Pages allow for embedding multimedia content easily.
Answer explanation
The 'Pages' feature in Canvas allows instructors to easily embed multimedia content, enhancing the learning experience. This capability supports diverse teaching methods and engages students more effectively.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can instructors ensure students receive notifications about new assignments in Canvas?
Back
By setting up due dates and publishing the assignment.
Answer explanation
Instructors can ensure students receive notifications about new assignments by setting up due dates and publishing the assignment. This triggers automatic notifications to students, keeping them informed.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which feature in Canvas allows instructors to provide feedback directly on student submissions?
Back
SpeedGrader
Answer explanation
SpeedGrader is the feature in Canvas that allows instructors to provide direct feedback on student submissions, making it easy to annotate and grade assignments efficiently.
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