Calendar feature request: Mark as done

Feature request:

Clicking the "mark as done" button on an assignment page should also mark the relevant task "done" on the student's calendar.

AND/OR

There should be a "mark as done" option on the calendar item itself to cross items off the student's calendar.

I reported the lack of this function as a bug (10203286), and was told that it is expected behavior controlled by my teachers' settings for third-party integrations. Expected behavior or not, as a student I would appreciate the ability to control my own calendar tasks.

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Chris_Hofer

Hi there, @gilletas ...

Unfortunately, this is not the area to be submitting feature requests for new functionality in Canvas. Rather, you should be posting your ideas by following this link:

Canvas Ideas and Themes - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

Then, click on the blue button labeled "View and Submit Ideas". On the next screen, click on the blue button for "Submit an Idea".

You'll also want to review the links under the heading "Ideas and Themes" at this link:

Instructure Community Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

Hopefully this will help to get you started in the idea creation process. Good luck!

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Chris_Hofer

Hi there, @gilletas ...

Unfortunately, this is not the area to be submitting feature requests for new functionality in Canvas. Rather, you should be posting your ideas by following this link:

Canvas Ideas and Themes - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

Then, click on the blue button labeled "View and Submit Ideas". On the next screen, click on the blue button for "Submit an Idea".

You'll also want to review the links under the heading "Ideas and Themes" at this link:

Instructure Community Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

Hopefully this will help to get you started in the idea creation process. Good luck!

calebgilk

Your feature request makes total sense. Having the "mark as done" button on the assignment page sync up with the student's calendar tasks or having a dedicated "mark as done" option on the calendar itself would be super helpful. It gives students more control and makes staying organized a breeze. It's all about user-friendliness, so here's hoping your suggestion gets some attention and becomes a reality! 🗓️📚👏

calebgilk

Your feature request is spot on! Having the "mark as done" button on assignments sync up with your calendar tasks or offering a "mark as done" option on the calendar itself would be a game-changer for students. It's all about making things more user-friendly and giving you control over your schedule. Let's hope this idea gets some well-deserved attention and becomes a reality! 🗓️📚

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