Create an assignment / Canvas

Problem

• How do I create an assignment in Canvas? 
• What are the different ways students can submit assignments? 
• What grading options do I have for an assignment?

Resolution

• Review the Canvas Guide for creating an assignment
  • Review the Canvas Guide for creating an online assignment that can be submitted via text entry, file uploads, media recordings (audio, video), URLs, or Canvas pages
  • Review the Canvas Guide to add an assignment using an external app or tool
• Assignments can be graded as a percentage, complete/incomplete, points, letter grade, GPA scale, or set as not graded. Refer to the Canvas Guide for adding or editing details in an assignment to learn more
  • Assignments can be graded but not count toward the final grade as outlined in the following Canvas Guide:
    • How do I exclude an assignment from the course's final grades?

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas support
  • Office hours are offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas
  • Resources for using technology, guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online site
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide

User

• Canvas Instructor

System

• 10185: Canvas