June 5, 2026
Effective rubrics are important for both students and instructors. Drawing on best practices in online teaching, we will look at multiple approaches to consider when designing rubrics for various assignments. We will also cover important tips and considerations for creating your rubric and attaching it to an assignment. Pedagogical Benefits of Rubrics Types of Rubric […]
March 15, 2024
Using Canvas rubrics is a easy way to communicate expectations for assignments throughout the course.
March 13, 2023
Using online rubrics in Canvas enhances communication regarding submitted work for both teachers and learners. Benefits for students When rubrics are available online, learners can clearly see the expectations for the assignment before starting it. This allows them to focus their efforts more constructively. They can then evaluate their own work to clean it up […]
February 17, 2023
Keep an eye on your learner’s progress with analytics and let them know how they are doing through rubrics. From the Archives: Using Analytics to Support Learners How do you know when to offer support to your learners? We pick up on behaviors that indicate a learner is “dropping off” in the course. These might […]
February 3, 2023
Revisit formative assessments as ways to gather information about your learners’ progress. From the Archives: Assessments are your primary means of gathering information about your learners’ progression as they master the knowledge and skills you aim to teach. While there is a range of types of assessments, we are going to focus on the difference […]
June 10, 2022
Follow Up Friday: from the archives & upcoming events From the Archives This month, we are focusing on support: learner support, and support for you! Supporting your learners’ mastery of course material comes in many forms. One of the best means of supporting them is providing a concrete model of expectations they can follow when […]
