Bulk Edit Due Dates
After importing assignments into a new course, updating the due dates for the upcoming year can be time consuming if done one at a time.
After importing assignments into a new course, updating the due dates for the upcoming year can be time consuming if done one at a time.
[See the "Edit Due Dates" page for a refresher of assignment dates!]
[See the "Edit Due Dates" page for a refresher of assignment dates!]
Instructors have the option to update dates for multiple assignments at one time, including differentiated due dates for specific student groups. This feature enables instructors to review and modify multiple due dates in one screen. Steps are below.
Instructors have the option to update dates for multiple assignments at one time, including differentiated due dates for specific student groups. This feature enables instructors to review and modify multiple due dates in one screen. Steps are below.
#1: VIEW dates for all Assignments in a course
#1: VIEW dates for all Assignments in a course
Course Home Page >> Assignments >> Edit Assignment Dates
Course Home Page >> Assignments >> Edit Assignment Dates
All three types of dates for each assignment, quiz, and discussion can be seen in one view:
Reminder of date types:
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DUE DATE
DUE DATE
when students should submit the Assignment
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AVAILABILITY DATE
AVAILABILITY DATE
when the Assignment becomes available to students
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UNTIL DATE
UNTIL DATE
when late Assignment submissions will be accepted
#2: UPDATE dates for multiple Assignments
#2: UPDATE dates for multiple Assignments
#3: VIEW updated due dates in Modules & Calendar
#3: VIEW updated due dates in Modules & Calendar
A due date in a Canvas activity (assignment, quiz, graded discussion) automatically populates in the course calendar, as well as underneath the name of the activity when viewed in its module. Availability date and Until date do not populate in these locations; rather, they are visible to students in the individual activity page and control the window of time when students will have access to engage with the activity.
A due date in a Canvas activity (assignment, quiz, graded discussion) automatically populates in the course calendar, as well as underneath the name of the activity when viewed in its module. Availability date and Until date do not populate in these locations; rather, they are visible to students in the individual activity page and control the window of time when students will have access to engage with the activity.
Viewing an assignment DUE DATE in a course module:
Viewing an assignment DUE DATE in a course calendar:
#4: VERIFY Assignment availability in Student View
#4: VERIFY Assignment availability in Student View
Note: Other course settings can impact activities being displayed, such as its Publish status and Module Prerequisites and Requirements.
Need additional support? Contact your Instructional Technologist!
Need additional support? Contact your Instructional Technologist!