Canvas Assignments and Imperial Learning Analytics
Ensure your Canvas assignments are set up correctly so that assignment and gradebook data can be surfaced accurately in Imperial Learning Analytics (ILA) dashboards. This guidance explains how to structure assignment groups, apply the correct naming conventions, and configure summative, formative, and exam assessments to support reporting and student engagement insights.
Whether you're creating coursework, quizzes, discussions, or assessments using integrated tools such as Turnitin, Feedback Fruits, or Möbius, this page will help you align your Canvas setup with ILA requirements and avoid common configuration issues.
Canvas assignments
Creating assignments
- How do I use the Assignments Index Page?
- What assignment types can I create in a course?
- What is the difference between a Canvas Assignment and activity?
- What is the difference between due dates and availability dates?
- How do I create an assignment?
- How do I create an online assignment?
- How do I add an assignment using an external app?
- Can a student resubmit Canvas assignments?
Advanced assignment features
- How do I limit submission attempts for an assignment?
- How do I exclude an assignment from the course's final grades?
- How do I add an assignment that includes anonymous grading?
- How do I enable anonymous instructor annotations in submissions?
- Moderating assignments to be graded by multiple staff
- How do I add a grading scheme to an assignment?
Managing assignments
- How do I move or reorder an assignment?
- How do I delete an assignment?
- How do I duplicate an assignment?
- How do I copy an assignment to another course?
- How do I assign an assignment to everyone or specific people?
- How do I assign an assignment to a course group?
- Viewing differentiated assignments with different due dates
- How do I download all student submissions for an assignment?
- How do I upload all student submissions for an assignment?