Shifting to Canvas
December 6, 2023
Preparing for Parent Access in Canvas Timetable
Preparing Your Canvas Grades for Parent Access
Hiding Final Grade Average in Canvas
While Canvas grades will be accessible to students and parent observers, TAC is still the gradebook of record. To avoid confusion, teachers should hide their final grade average in Canvas. Follow the directions below to hide your final average in your course.
Changing Grade Posting
Teachers may choose to change the posting policy of grades in Canvas to manual. This gives teachers the ability to control the visibility of all graded assignments. Follow the directions below to change grade posting policy in your Canvas Course.
Innovation in Learning Webinars
Canvas Gradebook: Insights before Observers
What can you do with your gradebook to control what observers see? Join this webinar to learn how to:
- turn off the final average in Canvas.
- change visibility in your course navigation to allow/disallow students from seeing all grades.
- organize Canvas Assignments and Grades to help with future grade passback.
- change from automatic to manual posting of grades in Canvas.
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
For Whom: All Certified Teachers
Teachers will be compensated at the negotiated rate ($25/hour) upon completion of the webinar.
Canvas Updates
Adding Edit History to Discussion Redesign
"This feature enables instructors to view the different versions of discussion responses when students edit their posts. With this feature, instructors can now track the evolution of a student's response. Whether it's a minor typo correction, a rephrased statement for clarity, or a substantial modification of the entire post, instructors can see it all. This transparency not only promotes better communication but also encourages critical thinking and self-improvement among students."
Embarking on a Journey of Transformation: Upcoming Rubrics Redesign
"In the symphony of education, your voices have been the guiding notes. The Rubrics functionality within Canvas LMS has been a conversation close to our hearts, stirred by your valuable insights. Delighted to announce that we are currently making progress on a transformative endeavor, reimagining the rubric experience.
A Vision of Seamlessness
A Canvas where interacting with rubrics will be intuitive and user-friendly. We will soon bid farewell to the current rubrics interface, ushering in an era where assessing student work is seamless.
Empowering Assessments
Our journey will extend beyond aesthetics. We will soon be introducing a palette of features, each of them intended to add depth to your assessments. More than just a facelift, this will be about amplifying the impact of your feedback, nurturing growth.
Efficiency at its Core
In the heart of this redesign lies a commitment to efficiency. A grading process that flows effortlessly, allowing you to focus on the essence - the growth of your students.
A Community-Driven Transformation
This overhaul is not solitary; it's a culmination of your relentless feedback. We won't keep you waiting indefinitely; the redesign will unfold in phases, absorbing your input for future iterations. Together, we're shaping Canvas Rubrics into a platform with additional features and an even better user experience for students and instructors."
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