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===[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/c/23831 Assignments]===
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===Assignments===
=====Assignments include Quizzes, graded Discussions, and online submissions (i.e. files, images, text, URLs, etc.)=====
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[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-4131#jive_content_id_Assignments Assignments] include Quizzes, graded Discussions, and online submissions (i.e. files, images, text, URLs, etc.)
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====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/54365-what-are-the-different-assignment-types What are the different Assignment types?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2559 What are the different Assignment types?]====
*Assignments can be placed within different assignment types: Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, External Tools, and Not Graded.
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Assignments can be placed within different assignment types: Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, External Tools, and Not Graded.
  
====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/41291-how-do-i-add-assignment-groups How do I add Assignment Groups?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2623 How do I add Assignment Groups?]====
*Using Assignment Groups allows you to organize the assignments in your course.
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Using Assignment Groups allows you to organize the assignments in your course.
  
====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/67003-how-do-i-add-content-to-my-assignment How do I add content to my Assignment?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1797 How do I add content to my Assignment?]====
*You can add different types of content to Assignments, such as images, videos, documents, and links as part of your assignment description. You can also edit the assignment details.
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You can add different types of content to Assignments, such as images, videos, documents, and links as part of your assignment description. You can also edit the assignment details.
  
====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/49905-what-are-the-different-online-submission-types What are the different online submission types?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2637 What are the different online submission types?]====
*Instructors can enable a variety of different online submission types, including file uploads, rich content, website URLs, and media files.   
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Instructors can enable a variety of different online submission types, including file uploads, rich content, website URLs, and media files.   
  
====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/54249-how-do-i-create-a-peer-review-assignment How do I create a peer review assignment?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2663 How do I create a peer review assignment?]====
*A peer review assignment enables students to comment and provide feedback to other students in the course.
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A peer review assignment enables students to comment and provide feedback to other students in the course.
  
====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/73044-what-is-the-difference-between-due-dates-and-availability-dates What is the difference between due dates and availability dates?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2628 What is the difference between due dates and availability dates?]====
*In addition to setting a due date for an assignment, instructors can specify a specific date range that students can submit the assignment. These dates are called availability dates.  
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In addition to setting a due date for an assignment, instructors can specify a specific date range that students can submit the assignment. These dates are called availability dates.  
  
  
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===[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/c/23861 Quizzes and Surveys]===
 
=====The quiz tool in Canvas is used to create and administer online quizzes and surveys. You can also use quizzes to conduct and moderate exams and assessments, both graded and ungraded.=====
 
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====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/41473-what-are-the-different-types-of-quizzes What are the different types of Quizzes?]====
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===Quizzes and Surveys===
*The steps to create quiz content are the same for each quiz type.
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The [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-4131#jive_content_id_Quizzes quiz tool] in Canvas is used to create and administer online quizzes and surveys. You can also use quizzes to conduct and moderate exams and assessments, both graded and ungraded.
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====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/125612-how-do-i-create-a-file-upload-question How do I create a File Upload question?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2581 What are the different types of Quizzes?]====
*You can create a question for students that requires a file upload and can be used for PDFs, images, audio files, video files, etc. This question type requires manual grading.
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The steps to create quiz content are the same for each quiz type.
  
====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/50752-once-i-publish-my-quiz-how-do-i-make-additional-changes Once I publish my Quiz, how do I make additional changes?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2945 How do I create a File Upload question?]====
*Changes can be made to a quiz after it has been made available to students - '''however, students who have already opened or completed the quiz will not see any changes you make.'''
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You can create a question for students that requires a file upload and can be used for PDFs, images, audio files, video files, etc. This question type requires manual grading.
  
====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/50747-how-do-i-create-a-question-bank How do I create a Question Bank?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2977 Once I publish my Quiz, how do I make additional changes?]====
*Question Banks are a place to house questions that can be added to quizzes across courses or accounts.
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Changes can be made to a quiz after it has been made available to students - '''however, students who have already opened or completed the quiz will not see any changes you make.'''
  
====[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/50750-how-do-i-move-multiple-questions-from-one-bank-to-another How do I move multiple questions from one bank to another?]====
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2947 How do I create a Question Bank?]====
*Questions may be moved/copied one at a time or in a batch.
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Question Banks are a place to house questions that can be added to quizzes across courses or accounts.
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====[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2956 How do I move multiple questions from one bank to another?]====
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Use Assignments and Quizzes to challenge students' understanding and assess comprehension by using a variety of media.

Assignments

Assignments include Quizzes, graded Discussions, and online submissions (i.e. files, images, text, URLs, etc.)

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What are the different Assignment types?

Assignments can be placed within different assignment types: Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, External Tools, and Not Graded.

How do I add Assignment Groups?

Using Assignment Groups allows you to organize the assignments in your course.

How do I add content to my Assignment?

You can add different types of content to Assignments, such as images, videos, documents, and links as part of your assignment description. You can also edit the assignment details.

What are the different online submission types?

Instructors can enable a variety of different online submission types, including file uploads, rich content, website URLs, and media files.

How do I create a peer review assignment?

A peer review assignment enables students to comment and provide feedback to other students in the course.

What is the difference between due dates and availability dates?

In addition to setting a due date for an assignment, instructors can specify a specific date range that students can submit the assignment. These dates are called availability dates.


See also Instructure's videos: "Assignments Overview" and "Assignment Creation"


Quizzes and Surveys

The quiz tool in Canvas is used to create and administer online quizzes and surveys. You can also use quizzes to conduct and moderate exams and assessments, both graded and ungraded.

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What are the different types of Quizzes?

The steps to create quiz content are the same for each quiz type.

How do I create a File Upload question?

You can create a question for students that requires a file upload and can be used for PDFs, images, audio files, video files, etc. This question type requires manual grading.

Once I publish my Quiz, how do I make additional changes?

Changes can be made to a quiz after it has been made available to students - however, students who have already opened or completed the quiz will not see any changes you make.

How do I create a Question Bank?

Question Banks are a place to house questions that can be added to quizzes across courses or accounts.

How do I move multiple questions from one bank to another?

Questions may be moved/copied one at a time or in a batch.


See also Instructure's videos: "Quiz Creation - Settings" and "Quiz Creation - Questions"