In our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS and any updates to academic technology/software that are integrated into Canvas. In this edition, we’ll discuss Canvas Features and Integrations.
Canvas Features
- New Quizzes Student Analysis Report
- Enhanced Rubrics:
- Rubric CSV Export and Import
- Manage Rubrics in Assignment Details Page (beta – not live yet)
- Rubric Assessments Imports and Exports (beta – not live yet)
Integrations
Canvas Features
New Quizzes Student Analysis Report
In New Quizzes, a Student Analysis Report is available that shows a range of student data in an exported CSV file. The data include:
- Time Elapsed
- Submission Attempts
- Item Type
- Student Response
- Points Earned
- Number of Correct
- Number of Incorrect
- No Response
- Overall Score
Note: Currently, only the most recent attempt by a student is displayed, with previous attempts hidden.
To generate a Student Analysis report, click the Generate Report button, then click the Export CSV button.
Enhanced Rubrics: Rubric CVS Export and Import
On the Rubrics page, instructors can export individual rubrics in CSV or XML formats and import them in the same formats directly into the Rubrics page. This allows instructors to create or reuse rubrics across courses, with a validation process in place to ensure data integrity and correct rubric mapping during upload.
Enhanced Rubrics: Manage Rubrics in Assignment Details Page
In the Assignments page, instructors can select, edit, or create rubrics directly from the assignment details. They can access active rubrics, modify existing ones, and create new rubrics.
Enhanced Rubrics: Rubrics Assessments Imports and Exports
In the Gradebook, instructors can bulk download rubric assessments for all students, only students with incomplete grading, or only students with completed grading. Instructors can also upload updated rubric assessments to the Gradebook to reflect changes in grading and feedback.
Integrations
Turnitin to Copyleaks Transition
SMU will be concluding our licensing with Turnitin services at the end of May 2025. In preparation for this transition, you are encouraged to consider using Copyleaks Plagiarism Detection for your January and Spring 2025 courses. Copyleaks is currently integrated into Canvas and has a very similar look and feel to Turnitin with additional features, such as multi-language plagiarism detection and programming code plagiarism detection. If you missed the most recent workshop, you can watch the recording of the Introduction to Copyleaks.
