This page gives teachers a breakdown of the different assignment types in Canvas. Screenshots are included as a visual of how to assign each type.
Text Entry Assignments
Website URL Assignments
Media & Audio Recording Assignments
File Upload Assignment Types
File Upload types on iPad:
Camera: Take a picture within Canvas to submitPDF Assignment Types
Assigning an iWork Assignment (Keynote, Pages, Numbers Template)
Student Created Assignment submission
If a student has created a document inside the iWorks apps from a blank new page the teacher can assign an assignment page for them to upload that document from that app.A Collaborative Assignment using iWorks
To Collaborate iWork apps with students they must be signed into the Managed Apple ID accounts. Each student Managed ID account must be entered in the Collaboration settings. The link can be copied into Canvas for students to open.A Google Assignment Template
Assign a digital template saved in the Google Drive
A non-template Assignment submission
If a student has created a document inside their G-suite from a blank new page the teacher can assign an assignment page for them to upload that document from their drive. Considerations: Students may need to familiarize themselves with the G-Suite tools prior to being assigned this type of submission.A Collaborative Assignment using G-Suite
A teacher can assign a document for students to work collaboratively. The shared URL link and Student's ID# may be needed. Considerations: Students may need to familiarize themselves with the G-Suite tools and best practices for collaborative document sharing prior to being assigned this type of submission.