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Assignments & Submissions

Successfully complete and submit assignments, quizzes and peer reviews

Assignment submission & management
Quiz
Peer Review

Where can I view my assignments?

You can view all your course assignments on the ‘Assignments’ page in the left-hand course menu.

The ‘Assignments’ link may be hidden in the course navigation. If the ‘Assignments’ link is not available, you can still access the assignments in the following locations:

Dashboard (list view)
Calendar
Gradebook
Modules (if they have been added there)

How do I submit my own file for an assignment?

You can upload your own files from your computer to an assignment if your lecturer has specified this as the submission type.

Open the assignment by clicking on its title.
To upload a file from your computer, you can either drag and drop the file into the window with the rocket icon or access your own files by left-clicking or clicking on the upload button and selecting the desired file. OR
You can also upload a file from your Microsoft OneDrive. To do this, click on the three dots and then on Microsoft OneDrive. Click on SignIn. You will automatically be logged in with your student account. Select the desired file.
Click on Submit to submit the assignment.

Once the file has been uploaded, you cannot delete it. Submitted files are stored in your user quota under Submissions.

How do I submit a video or audio file using the Planet eStream plug-in for an assignment with a text field?

With the Planet eStream plug-in, you can submit videos or audio files as assignment submissions.

For this assignment, click on the Planet eStream icon in the editor menu bar.
NOTE: If it is not displayed, it is the icon next to the plug.
Log in if necessary. To do this, click on the Start Login button.
In the pop-up window that opens, click on Upload New Content.
Select the desired video or audio file.
Enter information about the video.
Click on Confirm.
Select Start upload.

A placeholder (Coming soon) will be displayed on the page until the video/audio has been uploaded to Planet eStream. However, you can already click on Submit.

Where can I find my previously uploaded submissions?

In Canvas WU, you can see all your submissions at a glance.

Click on Account in the left-hand menu and then on Files.
Open the Submissions folder under My Files.

There you will find all your submissions sorted by course.

NOTE: You can also download your submissions as a single file. You will find this option under Account > Settings > Download submissions.

Can I save files as drafts in an assignment?

Yes, it is possible to upload a file to an assignment and submit it later. The draft will be saved automatically.

How can I resubmit a submission?

If the assignment is limited to a single attempt, please contact the responsible lecturer. Depending on the settings, you will have either an unlimited or limited number of attempts to submit your work.

Navigate to the assignment for which you would like to submit another submission.
Open the assignment by clicking on the assignment title.
Click on the New Attempt button at the bottom right.

You can now upload a new file. The previously uploaded file will be retained.

How do I disable the confetti animation that appears after submitting an assignment?

You can disable the confetti animation in Canvas WU.

Click on Account in the left side menu and then on Settings.
Scroll down to the Disable Celebration Animations option.
Select the green check mark to disable the animation.

The confetti animation is now disabled for your entire Canvas WU account.

Will my answers be saved if I leave the quiz?

Your answers will be saved if you leave the quiz and return to it at a later time.

ATTENTION: If you leave a timed quiz, the timer will continue to run and the quiz will be submitted automatically when the time expires.

Will my answers be submitted if I don't click Submit within the processing time?

If you do not submit a timed quiz before the time expires, the answers you have selected up to that point will be saved automatically.

Can lecturers see what I clicked on in a quiz and when?

Yes, lecturers can view a quiz log that documents the progress of each student for each quiz attempt.

Why can't I see my quiz results?

If you do not see any quiz results, the lecturer has not yet released them.

How can I work on sample exams from open courses?

If you would like to work on a quiz (sample exam) from an open course, it is important that you are enrolled in this course as a student.

Navigate to the course home page.
In the right-hand side menu, click on + Join this course.

You are now enrolled in the course as a student and can work on course content such as sample exams.

How do I complete a peer review assignment?

If you need to conduct a peer review for a submission from a colleague in your course, you will see a notification in the various dashboard views, in the to-do list, and in the course next to the assignment.

Navigate to the assignment (you can also access assignments via the dashboard, gradebook, calendar, or modules).
Select the peer review assignment.
OR: Click on the assignments below the assignment to go directly to your colleagues' submissions.
In the assignment, you can use the Required peer reviews button to switch to the submissions of your assigned colleagues.
You can now leave your feedback on the submission. You have the option of providing text-only feedback or uploading media files. At least one comment must be written for the feedback to be considered complete.
Click on Send comment.

You can now navigate to the next assigned submission and conduct the peer review.

How do I edit a peer review assignment in discussions?

You must first write a contribution to the discussion yourself before you can perform a peer review. If you need to give a peer review for a discussion contribution by a colleague from your course, you will see a notification in the various dashboard views, in the to-do list and in the course next to the assignment.

Navigate to the peer review discussion:
1. Option: Click on Discussions in the left-hand side menu and select the relevant discussion.
2. Option: Click on Assignments in the left-hand side menu and select the discussion with peer review.
Peer reviews assigned to you are displayed at the top of the discussion. Click on Review now to go to the feedback window. Alternatively, click on Required peer review 1 to go to your colleague's discussion post.
You can now submit your feedback on the discussion post. You can provide feedback in text form or by uploading media files. At least one comment must be submitted for the feedback to be considered complete. By clicking on ‘View entire discussion’, you can switch to the entire discussion to understand the context of the comment.

Where can I see feedback from colleagues on a peer review assignment?

You can view feedback from colleagues even though the grades for the assignment are still hidden. Comments from teachers can only be viewed after the grades have been published. You can find feedback from your colleagues in several places:

Option 1: In the gradebook

In the gradebook (left side menu > Grades), click on the comment icon next to the corresponding assignment to view feedback from your colleagues. New comments are marked with a blue dot:

Option 2: Under Recent feedback

In the menu bar on the right side of your Canvas course home page, you can view the latest comments on an assignment under Recent feedback. Click on the assignment title to view all comments.

Option 3: Directly in the assignment

You can also view your colleagues' feedback directly in the assignment. All comments can be accessed via the View feedback button.

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