Some things to know about Assignments include:

• Graded Assignments add columns to the Canvas Gradebook

• All about the Settings: Edit the assignment settings to meet your needs

  • You can use the "On Paper" or "No Submission" to enter grades for classroom work

  • You can have students submit work online

  • Students can submit work to external tools such as Turnitin

• Populates Calendar/sends Notifications: If you enter a due dates to assignments, this due date will automatically show up in the Syllabus, Calendar and on the "To-Do" list on the Home Page

You can also do the following when creating Assignments:

• Restrict file types in online submissions

• Easily accept multimedia assignments  

• Add a rubric for clear student expectations and easy grading 

• GoogleDrive/OneDrive assignments are easily submitted if enabled by your institution

• Easily duplicate Assignments from the selector in Module view

• Engage students in expectations with Peer Review

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