Important Update! Classic Quiz Sunset Timeline and Using New Quizzes
The Classic Quiz function in Canvas will be going away and you will not be able to create Classic Quiz after Summer of 2022. In order to help us prepare for the transition to New Quizzes, we wanted to share some details and resources. Classic Quizzes can be added to or “migrated” into New Quizzes. You can also migrate a survey from Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes. However, the survey will be migrated as a standard quiz as the Canvas New Quizzes do not include a survey feature.
Here is a step-by-step guide that shows you how to migrate a Classic Quiz to a New Quiz. If you watch this training video starting at 16:30, it will walk you through the process as well.
While New Quizzes migration supports all question types, you should still review your quizzes before assigning them to students.
Notes:
After migration to New Quizzes, multiple dropdown questions display as matching questions.
Question banks cannot be imported into New Quizzes as item banks. However, you can import questions manually into an item bank by exporting a Canvas quiz.
When a classic quiz is migrated to New Quizzes, question groups import as item bank questions. However, the questions in the question groups are stored in the quiz and are not added as an item bank. All quiz questions in the group are displayed in the quiz preview.
Technology Tips and Tricks
Having issues with Benchmark?
- Double check that your internet is connected to "Wireless 2." Teachers have reported that this switch helps to resolve some of the common issues. If problems persist, please feel free to fill out a help request with Benchmark.
Having issues with Canvas Studio Screen Capture?
- You need to uninstall or delete any Screencast-O-Matic or screen recorder that you have on your computer and then restart your computer. Then login to Canvas Studio and click “record.” Canvas should then prompt you to allow for screen capture and you should be ready to record. Please check out this video that walks you through the necessary steps and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or issues! ~ kirstenturner@vistausd.org
Pear Deck Canvas Integration Training Coming in January/February
The first training being held on January 19th from 3:30-4:30 and is Pear Deck 101 for the people who are new to Pear Deck and need to learn the basics.
The second training session, Pear Deck 201, will be held on February 2nd from 3:30-4:30 and it will be a deeper dive into Pear Deck, its many features, and how Pear Deck can be integrated within Canvas to maximize student engagement and participation.
If you are interested in attending these paid training sessions, please be sure to RSVP via this Google Form and we will send you a calendar invite. The max number of participants is 30 people so please RSVP as soon as possible if you want to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Technology Advisory Group 2021/2022
Our VUSD Technology Advisory Group (TAG) had our 2021/2022 kick off meeting in the month of December and we are so excited to support our sites with their technology and Canvas needs! The bulk of our work this year will be focused on a district wide Digital Citizenship Curriculum pathway for our students. We are centering our work around the five Digital Citizenship Competencies that were developed by The Digital Citizenship Coalition: Inclusive, Informed, Engaged, Balanced, and Alert.
If you are interested in learning more and exploring some Digital Citizenship resources yourself, please check out DigCitCommit.org for more details! We look forward to updating you on our work in the new year!
Attention High School Teachers: Turn It In Draft Coach Google Add-on
With our purchase of TurnItIn for the comprehensive high schools, we have access to an additional Google add-on called Draft Coach. In order to access it, all you need to do is open a new Google Doc and check out the new entry in the Add-ons menu. When you select Turnitin Draft Coach, the toolset will activate and you can simply follow the prompts to utilize the tool.
Here are resources for teachers and students to help everyone get the most out of Draft Coach's instant formative feedback.
This Draft Coach add-on is currently being offered as an Open Beta program. The more that we use Draft Coach and provide feedback on our experience via the Draft Coach interface now, the more that they’ll shape the future of this breakthrough formative learning tool.
The Gift of Literacy: MyON through Renaissance
Renaissance is providing unlimited, 24/7 access to thousands of myON digital books and daily news articles through a special statewide shared account from December 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022.
This opportunity is for all students who are not already reading with myON through their own personalized accounts. It provides a simple and immediate way for these students to access unlimited reading opportunities at home, at school, and in the community. Please check it out!
VUSD Teacher Resource Course
IT Work Order vs. Technology Help Form
If you have checked with your Canvas Site Expert and still need support, you can fill out our Technology Help Form and we will assist you! The technology help form is meant for help with Canvas. The IT Work order can help with technology set up (printers, monitors, etc), account supports (Aeries, Cloud Connect, etc). If you need support with Lexia or AR, these are site based and your administrator should be able to support you. If further support is needed, you can put in a work order under accounts. If you don’t have an account yet, register NOW! IT Work Order - password: 4680NorthAve
Contact Us!
Canvas Support Teachers
Taresa McSpadden (Elementary)
Kirsten (Kurdy) Turner (Secondary)
Contact: VUSD Technology Help Form
Email: edtech@vistausd.org