Getting Started with Canvas Basics
Course AccessTo access your PSU Canvas account, go to canvas.pdx.edu. You will be prompted to authenticate with your PSU Odin name and password. This…
Assignments in Canvas
Assignments in Canvas is both a specific kind of assessment and any Canvas activity associated with a grade. This video provides a basic overview:……
Grading in Canvas
The Gradebook stores all information about student progress in the course, measuring both letter grades and course outcomes. This video provides a…
Quizzes in Canvas
Though you and your students may use the terms “test” and “quiz” interchangeably, Canvas calls this type of assessment a…
Encouraging Student Agency through Alternative Assessments
Research shows that the more we give students qualitative feedback and withhold quantitative grades, the more students are able to absorb that…
Understanding Assessment Methods
Assessment is discovering students’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, competencies, and habits of mind, and comparing them to what’s expected…