Canvas is a web-based learning management system (LMS) that is designed to support teaching and learning in the 21st century. Online and blended course programs at Yale have been using Canvas for the last two years – and we’ve received positive feedback from faculty and students alike on their experience. It’s time to plan your Canvas at Yale.
Features
For those who used Classes*v2, you will notice that familiar features are also available in Canvas – along with exciting new functionality!
Things you’ve been doing: | Classes*v2 | Canvas |
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Send announcements and messages to students |
Announcements |
Conversations/Inbox |
Share files with students |
Files |
Resources |
Host online forums/discussions |
Forums |
Discussions |
Create online assignments and assessments |
Assignments Tests & Quizzes |
Assignments Quizzes |
Receive homework and other files from students |
Dropboxes |
Assignments |
Share grades with students |
Gradebook |
Grades |
Things you’ve wanted to do: | Classes*v2 | Canvas |
Create and deliver content in a more precise and logical way |
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Pages, Modules |
Create group spaces where students can share files and communicate freely |
Groups |
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Collaborate with students online using integrated Google Docs |
Collaborations |
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Quickly grade homework files and add comments online |
SpeedGrader |
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Create outcomes to map assignments and assessments to learning objectives Create and use rubrics for assignment grading |
Outcomes, |
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Keep track of course attendance by taking roll electronically |
Attendance |