Assessing student learning

Collect student work

Canvas supports several ways of collecting work via the Canvas Assignments features. It is also integrated with several third-party tools, including Turnitin.

• Use Canvas Assignments to collect work via direct text entry, uploaded files, or Google Docs.
• Canvas is integrated with Turnitin to help ensure academic integrity in student work.
• Review information on accommodations (such as additional time) to support accessibility.

Assess student learning

Canvas provides several ways to assess student learning and activity, including Quizzes and Analytics.

• Use Canvas Quizzes to conduct quizzes and exams.
• Review information on accommodations using the Moderate Quizzes feature to provide extra time and/or additional attempts.
• Use Canvas Analytics to review course activity and grade statistics.

Use peer-reviewed assignments

Canvas enables students to provide feedback on their peers’ submissions using the Peer Review Assignments feature.

Facilitate group work

• Use Canvas Groups and Canvas Collaborations for facilitating group work.
• During a Zoom call, use Zoom Breakout Rooms to encourage small group discussion.

Conduct a monitored or proctored exam

Please review the Remote Exam Monitoring & Proctoring page to learn about conducting monitored or proctored exams.

Poll students during a class session