Submission Types

When creating an assignment, the Submission Type section allows you to define and/or limit how the assignment can be submitted.

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Online: Selecting this option means students must submit the assignment via Canvas.  You may select more than one of the Online Entry Options (Text Entry, Website URL, Media Recordings and File Uploads), however keep in mind that these are either/or choices.  In other words, selecting both Text Entry and File Upload means you are giving students the choice of either method: it does not mean that they must submit both in order to complete the assignment.  

Online Entry Options:

  • Text Entry:  Selecting this options means that a student will be able to add text.
  • Website URL: Selecting this option will allow students to upload material from a website. 
  • Media Recordings: Selecting this option allows students to submit via media recordings. 
  • Student Annotations: Selecting this tool will allow student to annotate on documents. 
  • File Uploads: Selecting this tool will allow students to upload files from their device. Learn more about using External Tools in your course. Links to an external site.

 

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