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Key Changes in Canvas
Last modified on 07 May 2024 09:39 AM
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This article contains known differences between eClass and Canvs that instructors should take note of when transitioning to the new LMS. It is a living document that will grow over time. Users are encouraged to contact eclass@ualberta.ca to suggest any additions to this page.
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Issue/Problem
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Summary
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Workarounds
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Variables in Formula questions may not be reused in other questions
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In Canvas, generated variables reside only with that question.
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None.
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Empty grades vs zero grades
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There is no setting to include or exclude empty grade items from calculations: these are ALWAYS excluded. Instructors will need to take note of this when reviewing assignment grades and calculating course total grades.
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Instructors can leverage the option to mass convert missing grades to zeros.
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Quiz Academic Dishonesty Statement
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There is no similar setting in Canvas.
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Instructors can add blanket academic honesty statements to their course details or in the descriptions of specific quizzes.
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Discussion forums consist of a single topic
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In Canvas it is not possible to have multiple, top-level topics within the same Discussion.
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Instructors will need to add separate Discussions for different topics with clear instructions for students about the intended function of the activity (focused vs threaded.)
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No visible groups in discussion forums
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In group forums, there is no functionality that allows students to see other group's discussions but not reply to them. |
The only alternative is to have separate discussions for groups and the entire class. |
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Content sections (Modules) cannot be limited to single sections within a combined section
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In Canvas, entire modules and pages of content cannot be limited to sections, groups, or specific users.
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But you can limit most individual activities (quizzes, assignments, discussions etc.) to specific sections.
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Grade weightings
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Grade aggregation is available as "Simple weighted mean of grades" where the maximum grade of an assignment is equal to its weight.
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For "Weighted mean of grades," add more assignment groups and weight the groups separately. Each assignment in the group can be out of any value, but the overall group itself can be weighted. See: How do I add an assignment group in a course?
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