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One of the most common questions I get is “how do I use these new question types within New Quizzes?”, and now, you have the answer in the latest Dear Danielle video! In this video, I take a look at how to build out the new question types and common use cases. New Quizzes Question Type Just as a reminder: these videos are…
Being able to create assessments that best fit your learners' needs is one of the many reasons I love the Instructure platform and the variety of products that are available for your institution to utilize. Video quizzes are becoming ever popular as institutions are continuously seeking ways to provide variety in…
One of the coolest parts of my job is working with the variety of institutions utilizing Canvas in such unique and different ways. A feature that comes up frequently in conversations is the recommendation of using the Groups feature. I like to call it the "hidden gem" inside of Canvas because it can be used in the…
The incredible thing about my role is I get the honor of working with different types of people ranging from seasoned admins to new institutions rolling out Canvas for the first time. This month's Dear Danielle came from a new client that wanted a quick overview of how to best utilize the Community, regardless of the…
As we head into another new term, instructors and admin are consistently asking if there are better ways to streamline course navigation and completion for students. Often times, when course navigation and completion are left on the back burner, it can lead to student confusion and takes away from the purpose of the…
As instructors progress through the year and their comfortability with Canvas, they often seek ways to better connect with students but sometimes do not know how. One of the hidden gems inside of Canvas is the Appointment Groups feature, which can help instructors set up things like office hours, presentation sign ups,…
Below you will find all of the Dear Danielle videos. Have an idea for a future video? Please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! Assignments * Differentiated Assignments Data & Reporting * LTI Monitors * New Analytics Features * Appointment Groups/Office Hours * Field Admin Console…
When working with admin or department chairs, I frequently get asked questions around rubrics and how to align them to department or institutional goals/outcomes/competencies/proficiencies. To help with this ask, this month's Dear Danielle video tackles the topic of account and/or department rubrics, along with best…
One of the most powerful tools inside of Canvas is SpeedGrader. Though it is one of the most robust and popular tools, I am always asked questions on SpeedGrader's functionality and how to best help instructors grade inside of Canvas. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a deep dive into how SpeedGrader works so you…
Recently, one of my more popular questions has been surrounding the topic of extra credit and how to make it work inside of Canvas. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I highlight some of the more prominent ways to make this a reality inside of your Canvas courses. My hope is by the end of this video you will be able to…
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