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If you teach writing or assign essays, you will likely be using Canvas' annotation features in SpeedGrader. I know I do! However, the vast majority of students have no idea how to find these marginal notes. Most of my colleagues didn't know students couldn't see it! When students go to view their feedback through Grades, …
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Students like modules, if not just as the homepage (Fox 2021). Think of the module as a chunk of your class. This post will show you how to set up a clear module list, so that students can access the content easily without you having to link to a lot of individual pages and assignments. …
What do you want your students to see upon logging into your course? You need to think about this, and carefully. Do you want them to know what the readings and assignments are per the syllabus? Consider using a modules list for your home page. Do you want students to have clear access to, say, …
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Students value clarity above many other things, especially when taking an online course. Your Canvas site is their portal to your course, and to the work they must complete to satisfy the objectives. It is important to think of your Canvas course from the student's perspective, and if you've never taken an online course, yourself, …
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