Canvas Assignments

Assignments

• Creating an Assignment – Learn how to set up assignments for students in your course.
• Publishing an Assignment – Make your assignments visible to students when they are ready.
• Using the “Assign To” Feature to Set Multiple Due Dates or Students – Customize who sees assignments and when, and adjust due dates for different students or groups.
• Add a Rubric to an Assignment – Attach rubrics to help guide grading and communicate expectations to students.
• How do I download assignment submissions? – Download student submissions for offline grading or record-keeping.
• Add a grading scheme to your assignment – Use grade schemes to define letter grades, categories, or scoring rules for assignments.
• Adjusting Due Dates in Bulk – Change the due dates in your course all at once.

Rich Content Editor

• Embed Elements Using the Rich Content Editor (RCE) – Insert text, images, media, and other content directly into assignments or pages. 
• Embed Images–Use images in your activities to increase engagement for your learners. 
• Embed hyperlinks for internal resources–Use hyperlinks within your course to increase engagement for your learners. 
• Embed hyperlinks for external resources–Use external links in your activities to increase engagement for your learners. 
• Adding Hyperlinks in the RCE – Create links to pages, files, and external websites within your course content.

Still Need Help?

You can use the Canvas Instructor Guides or email us at ecat@montana.edu for questions.