Module 7.2 - ANALYST Option 2: Assessing with Canvas

 Assessing with Canvas

In this module, participants learn how to use assessment tools in Canvas to create formative and summative assessments that guide instruction and indicate student mastery of core concepts.

ISTE Standard: Analyst

To meet this standard, educators understand and use data to drive their instruction and support students in achieving their learning goals. Educators:

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Teachers who effectively use assessment tools in Canvas are Analysts because they are able to use varied tools to "provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technology." They also "use technology to design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessments that accommodate learner needs, provide timely feedback to students and inform instruction." Finally, they are able to access scores in Canvas and "use assessment data to guide progress and communicate with students, parents and education stakeholders to build student self-direction."

Learning Intentions

• I can create a variety of Canvas assignments and add them to Canvas course modules.
• I can use rubrics to grade Canvas assignments.
• I can create a Canvas quiz with a variety of question types and add it to a Canvas course module.
• I can create a Canvas discussion and add it to a Canvas course module.
• I can grade Canvas assignments, quizzes, and discussions using SpeedGrader.

Success Criteria

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• Complete assignments, quizzes, discussions, and reflections:
  • Canvas Assignment
  • Canvas Rubric
  • Canvas Quiz
  • Canvas Discussion
  • SpeedGrader Assignment