Ready to Assess Your Course?

Follow these simple steps to begin the assessment process

Choose the Right Institutional Learning Outcome

Let's start by finding which institutional learning outcome (ILO) best aligns with your area:

Review the five Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) in the document below
Identify which one best connects with your discipline or subject area
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Tip: For easier reference, you might want to download or print the document to keep handy as you work through the next steps

PC Institutional Learning Outcomes list for Webpage

Learn how to bring the Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) into your Canvas course

Watch the training video to see how to import the ILO into Canvas
We've also created a printable Step-by-Step Guide you can keep at your desk for reference
Tip: Having the printed guide nearby makes it easier to follow along with both the video and when you're working in your own Canvas course

If you're new to assessment in Canvas, don't worry—we've got you covered. First, let's figure out where you're starting from:

Already using an assignment rubric?

- Watch: How to align an Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) with your existing assignment rubric

Don't use rubrics yet, or do you need to create a new one?

- Watch: How to build an assignment rubric & align it with your Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO)

Congratulations—you've finished the assessment process!

You've successfully completed all the necessary steps
No additional submissions are required
Your assessment data will be automatically collected from Canvas and incorporated into our institutional dashboard
The dashboard will help us understand student achievement across programs and activities

Thank you for your contribution to our assessment efforts! Your participation helps us improve student learning experiences across the institution.

Additional Assessment Options (if applicable)

If discussions or quizzes are part of your assessment strategy, we have additional resources to help!

Using Graded Discussions or Quizzes for Assessment?

Not using these methods?

Have a unique situation that doesn't quite fit the steps above?

Visit our Assessment FAQs page for answers to common questions

Find solutions for special circumstances and unique assessment scenarios
Learn about alternative approaches if the standard process doesn't work for your area
Contact the Assessment Team directly if you still have questions

Remember: Every area is different, and we're here to help you find the best assessment approach for your specific needs.

Using ILOs in Canvas - Step-by-step guide: Importing ILOs into Canvas and aligning them with assignments.

ILO Crosswalk - Select a previously implemented ILO and identify a current ILO for your assessment.

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