Add an Assignment

Assignments are used to measure students' understanding. Assignments in Canvas can be graded or ungraded. For Assignments, students can submit files, type their answers directly in Canvas, or upload media.

 

  • Click Assignments in the course menu.

  • Click on the three dots to the right of the assignment name and select Edit.

  • In the Assignment Group section, select the group that the assignment belongs to.

  • Select how you would like the grade to be displayed to students.

  • To have students submit an assignment through Canvas, select Online as the Submission Type.

  • Click next to File Uploads to allow students to submit documents like a Word or PowerPoint file.

  • In the Due field, enter the date the assignment is due.

  • Click Save & Publish.

  • The details of the assignment will appear.

 


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