Canvas Knowledge Clips

Have you been wondering how to use Peer Review, Rubrics or Modules, but couldn't find the time to figure it out? Do you want to get inspired to use new functionalities in your course? The videos below will teach you the ins and outs of the functionality in just 15 minutes. Take a look at the videos below and get to know Canvas (even better)!

Please note: the clips are spoken in Dutch. We are working on English subtitles.

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Assignments and Speedgrader

SpeedGrader makes it easy to evaluate individual student assignments and group assignments quickly (without a plagiarism check!). Check this video to see how you can use the speedgrader in a useful and quick way. Safe yourself some time!

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Course Navigation

Attention will be paid to setting up a menu structure that is logical and convenient for your students. A concise navigation makes the course experience for students many times more positive. Which buttons / functionalities should you open for students and which ones do you want to hide? Where are students actually looking for information? Improve the learning experience of students with some simple facts!

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Rubrics

A Rubric is an assesment tool, but can also be used as a tool to communicate expectations about quality of work to students. Rubrics are typically comprised of rows and columns. Rows are used to define the various criteria being used to assess an assignment. Columns are used to define levels of performance for each criterion. Save time, be consistent and clear to your students about your expectations.

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Modules

Modules are used to organize course content by weeks, units, or a different organizational structure. Modules essentially create a one-directional linear flow of what students should do in a course. Each module can contain files, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and other learning materials. How do you set up your modules? And which structure do you choose? Help your students by structuring your course in a logical way!

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Peer Review

A peer review assignment enables students to provide feedback on another student's assignment submission. Peer reviews are a tool that allows communication between students and can help students master the concepts of a course and learn from each other. Allow students to learn from each other!

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Prerequisites and Requirements

Provide your students with more insight into their learning process; test prior knowledge about a specific subject; make sure they have gathered basic expertise before moving on; these are the things you can do by using Prerequisites and Requirements in Canvas Modules.

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Turnitin (deprecated per 1 sept 2020)

Turnitin is integrated in Canvas and enables teachers to provide systematic feedback to submitted assignments, including plagiarism detection (originality check). You can enable Turnitin as part of a new Canvas assignment. Do you want to know the possibilties? Check this video.

Please note: Turnitin will no longer be available at the VU after 31 august.

Missing certain topics? Please let us know which Canvas Knowledge Clips you need at onderwijswerkplaats@vu.nl. We will do our best!

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