Canvas / Edit the dates and access details of an assignment

Objective

• To provide links to the Canvas Guide article on editing the date details of an assignment when
  • You want to add dates to an assignment in Canvas
  • You want to edit dates on a Canvas assignment
  • You want to add an available date to an assignment
  • You want to add specific dates to an assignment for an individual student or section

User

• Canvas Instructor

Environment

• 10185: Canvas

Resolution

• Assignment access can be managed using the Assign To feature in Canvas. You can add a due date, a date when the assignment becomes available for students to submit, and a date for when students can no longer submit the assignment (availability dates) 
  • Refer to the Canvas Guide for more information on the difference between assignment due dates and availability dates
• To add additional access for an individual student or different access dates by section, use the + Add button in the Assign To feature to create more than one entry. For example, if you are extending access for just one student, the original "Everyone" entry will change to "Everyone Else" when you add the additional entry, ensuring the assignment access and submissions remain for the rest of the students
  • Refer to the Canvas Guide for instructions on assigning access to everyone, individual students, or sections

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas training
  • Office hours and support will be offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas and an email to all faculty
  • Resources for using technology, guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
• 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