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• Submit an assignment in Canvas

Updated on May 15, 2024

1. In your course navigation click Assignments.

2. Click on the assignment you want to submit.

3. Click Start Assignment or Submit Assignment in the top right corner.

4. Read the instructions given by your instructor. For a file upload assignment, click Choose File.

5. Choose the attachment from you browser that you would like to upload and click Open.

6. Once your file appears, click Submit Assignment.

7. You will receive confirmation of you submission in the top right corner.

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Modified on: Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 at 9:13 PM

The integration with Google Drive works if you have fewer than 500 items on your Google Drive. If you have 500 or more, you'll need to download the file from Google Drive, then upload using the File tab in the Canvas assignment as explained in the "How do I submit an assignment in Canvas" tutorial.

When adding Google drive as a web service , be sure to authenticate with your MPC account, not a personal gmail account!

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Getting Started with Canvas Assignments

• Last modification date Updated On July 26, 2024
• Categories: Assignments , Canvas , Uncategorized
• Categories: assessment , Getting Started , Grading

Canvas  Assignments  are a way for instructors to provide students opportunities to practice using the knowledge and skills they have gained or to assess student performance related to such knowledge and skills. (Creating an Assignment is the  only  way to create a new column in the Gradebook.)

In Canvas there are four basic  Submission Types  for assignments. The submission types include:

• No Submission : For assignments for which you are not collecting any content from the students.
• Text Entry : For students to enter text directly into a text box on Canvas.
• Website URL : For students to enter a URL (usually to a blog, video, podcast, etc.).
• Media Recordings : For students to upload or record media for submission.
• File Uploads : For students to upload files for submission ( Restrict Upload File Types  will allow you to limit which types of files may be submitted).
• On Paper : For assignments students will submit in person.
• External Tool : For assignments which students will submit through a third-party tool (such as Turnitin, Panopto Video Quiz, and PlayPosit).

Managing an Assignment

Managing assignment groups.

When getting started with Assignments, learn to

• Create an assignment shell with the Canvas guide  How do I create an assignment? 

If you select  Peer Reviews Appear Anonymously , annotation tools in  SpeedGrader  will become unavailable.

If you change the  Assign To  area from  Everyone  to select students after submissions have already begun, and do not have a second set of Assign To dates, submissions from unassigned students will disappear.

• Published assignments are visible as existing outside of availability dates, but students cannot see the details.
• If looking to update the due and/or availability dates on multiple assignments, see   How do I bulk update due dates and availability dates as an instructor?
• If choosing the option to make an assignment a  Group Assignment : If only assigning to specific groups, make sure to click the  X  on the  Everyone Else  choice under  Assign to .

Media Recording  Assignments are not recommended due to technical reasons. Instead, have students submit media by embedding it in a  Text Entry  assignment through Panopto .

Clearly express expectations and criteria for grading by using a  Rubric .

Be cautious limiting submission attempts, as students often make mistakes loading documents and need multiple attempts to ensure you have the correct submission.

• Delete an assignment with the Canvas guide  How do I delete an assignment?
• This duplication process will not work for Quizzes.
• Attach a rubric to an assignment for grading or to communicate expectations to students with the Canvas guide  How do I add a rubric to an assignment?

Accessibility Tips

• Use descriptive text for links, instead of long URLs or ‘click here’. 
• Make instructions brief and to-the-point. Avoid long paragraphs and sentences.
• Consider allowing multiple submission types to accommodate technical limitations students may face.

Assignment Groups  are a way to categorize different graded items in Canvas. For example, you may have journals, blogs, and essays which your students create in your course. Assignment Groups allow you to label and group different types of assignments separately in order to better organize and for ease when applying weighting (see  How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups? ). When getting started with Assignment Groups, learn to

• Add and delete assignment groups with the Canvas guide  How do I add an assignment group in a course?
• Move or reorder an assignment group with the Canvas guide  How do I move or reorder an assignment group?
• Make rules governing grading expectations within assignment groups with the Canvas guide  How do I create rules for an assignment group?

Additional Resources

• CTI Resource: What is the Assignments Index Page?
• How do I bulk update due dates and availability dates as an instructor?
• How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups?
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• How do I submit an assignment using Google Docs?

1. In Course Navigation, click the  Assignments  link.

2. Click the assignment title to open the assignment.

3. Click the  Submit Assignment  link to open the submission window.

4. To upload a Google Doc to your assignment, select the file you wish to upload by clicking on the title.  Note : Before you can submit assignments from Google Docs, you need to  authorize Canvas to access your Google Docs account .

5. Click the  Submit Assignment  button to submit your assignment.

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University Center for Teaching and Learning

New canvas feature: submit assignment on behalf of student.

Scheduled to be released March 18, Instructure is adding another much-requested feature to Canvas: Submit Assignment on Behalf of Student. This will allow a teacher in a course to submit a student upload to an assignment. The teacher can upload a document that their student has given them in some other way while retaining the ability to annotate and retain submission history in Canvas.

This new feature is part of the March 2023 Canvas release. You can read more below, or you can go to the Canvas release notes page .

Feature Video

Submit Assignment on Behalf of Student

Recommended Use

We do recommend, when possible, that the teacher use the existing standard in Canvas for student submissions. That would be to assign missing assignment to the student individually (as one would for an accommodation or extension) and then ask them to submit it through the standard process.

Additionally, a teacher can only submit on behalf of a student for a file upload assignment (not text entry, quizzes, or discussions).

Related directions: How do I assign an assignment to an individual student?

To submit on behalf of a student:

• Go to the grade book
• Find the assignment and student (use the student and assignment search filters above the gradebook to find it quickly!)

• Follow the prompts to select the file and upload from your computer

Details and Limitations

• Canvas will track who submitted on behalf of a student. It will display this in the same sidecar as above, as well as in in SpeedGrader.
• If you use late policies, you can manually set (override) the late from the same part of the gradebook. Directions: How do I apply a Late Submission Policy?
• This is only for assignments in Canvas. This does not work for external tools. Some integrations have their own ability to submit on behalf of a student while others do not.
• If using Canvas assignments in conjunction with Turnitin framework plagiarism detection, you can go to SpeedGrader after the above to ask for a resubmit. Note, however, that doing so bypasses the student’s consent to accept the terms and conditions of the submission and database retention.
• This feature also works with group assignments and peer review assignments, as if the student you selected had submitted. When viewing the submission, other students will see that it was submitted by the teacher on behalf of the student.
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Course Materials Coordinator

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A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations.

Job Summary

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through our powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we empower business leaders to improve the world. Learn more about Ross HERE .  

This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI 3 days per week. For a full job description, see link here . For questions about this role, email [email protected] .  

Purpose: As the Course Materials Coordinator you will support Ross School of Business Faculty by organizing and integrating digital and print course materials into Canvas, ensuring copyright compliance. You will maintain detailed records, including vendor contacts and payments, and provide specialized reference services. You will work with faculty, staff, and vendors to make materials accessible to students. You will update internal training documents and deliver responsive customer service to address inquiries and resolve issues. You will report directly to Kresge Support Assistant Manager.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

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• Flexible Work Program
• Ross Onsite Fitness Center

Responsibilities*

Course Materials Coordinator (40%)

• Review and process course materials from faculty (around 150 per term).
• Maintain and manage digital integration of course materials in Canvas.
• Search Library databases for articles, handle copyright issues, and obtain permissions.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and vendors to ensure accurate processing of requests.
• Provide technical support for course materials and Canvas.  

Copyright and Vendor/Order Specialist (20%)

• Maintain vendor records and ensure copyright compliance.
• Keep team updated with important contacts and negotiated costs.
• Help update copyright workflows and vendor agreements.
• Review and process invoices, reconcile PCard payments, and follow procurement policies.  

Team Collaboration (20%)

• Manage and respond to daily TeamDynamix tickets.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to agendas.
• Recommend improvements and help resolve issues.
• Compile and share statistics each term.  

Course Materials Distribution Desk (10%)

• Lead staff covering the front desk for assignment/exam distribution.
• Assist students with course material distribution observing guidelines.
• Provide backup for daily operations and notify the team of discrepancies.
• Help train staff and update training materials.  

Special Projects (10%)

• Ensure compliance with library policies and safety programs.
• Deliver course materials to faculty and handle special projects.

Required Qualifications*

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in the field.
• 2+ years of experience working with the public in an academic customer service setting.
• Working knowledge of library policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience conducting online research or using business information resources.
• Working knowledge of current copyright issues.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

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The posting range for this position is $45,100 to $53,000. This posting range reflects multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. At Ross, it is not common for new hires to be offered a salary at the upper end of the range . Compensation decisions are based on the details of each situation.

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