Accessible through Cardinal Apps, Canvas provides a robust set of tools to create engaging, organized, and effective learning experiences. From structuring course content to fostering collaboration, grading efficiently, and tracking progress, these core features empower instructors and students alike. , , and the take a deeper dive into all the features.
Assignments: Flexible Evaluation Tools
Assignments are essential for evaluating student progress and understanding. With Canvas, you can create a variety of assignments, including those with rubrics, peer reviews, and multiple submission types. This gives you the flexibility to assess learning in diverse ways and provide valuable feedback to students.
Discussion Boards: Collaborative Learning Spaces
Discussion boards can foster meaningful interactions between students, enhancing collaborative learning. They support threaded conversations, media attachments, and engagement in both synchronous and asynchronous formats, helping to create a dynamic classroom experience.
Quizzes: Flexible Assessment Options
Quizzes in Canvas are designed for timed assessments and automated grading, offering diverse question types. Choose between Classic Quizzes for simplicity or New Quizzes for advanced features like enhanced question types, elevated moderation settings, and analytics. Use quizzes for exams, knowledge checks, or interactive assessments tailored to your course.
Pages: Course Building Blocks
Pages in Canvas allow you to add detailed content, instructions, and multimedia to your course. These pages can be linked within modules to provide a cohesive and organized learning environment, offering students easy access to all necessary materials.
Modules: Structured Learning Paths
Modules are the backbone of a course, allowing you to organize content into clear, sequential learning experiences. They help you create a logical flow for students, with options to control content release, set prerequisites, and guide student progression through the course materials.
SpeedGrader: Efficient Grading Experience
SpeedGrader streamlines the grading process, offering a powerful tool to assess student work efficiently. You can provide inline comments, use rubrics for scoring, and give feedback across multiple submission types (documents, videos, audio) — all in one place.
New Analytics: Data-Driven Insights
With "New Analytics" in a Canvas course, you can access detailed data about student performance, engagement, and course activity. Use these insights to track progress, identify at-risk students, track online attendance, and make informed decisions that improve course design and student outcomes.
