Which tools should I use?

 Which tools should I use?

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Think "What do my students and I need to accomplish, and which tool will be best to achieve that goal?"

 

Intent Suggested Canvas Tool & Guide Link
Replicating a classroom discussion (face-to-face) Discussions Links to an external site.
Alternative to students turning (handing in) in paper assignments Assignments Links to an external site. 
Notifying students of changes: due dates, instructions, etc. Announcements Links to an external site.
Having a private conversation with a student about a grade or other matter Inbox  Links to an external site.

 


Commonly used tools include:

  • Modules
  • Files
  • Attendance
  • Course Syllabus
  • Gradebook
  • SpeedGrader
  • Announcements
  • Assignments
  • Inbox messaging
  • Discussions
  • Quizzes
  • Groups

 

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