Providing feedback in Canvas efficiently while still maintaining a personalized touch requires a strategic approach. Here’s a breakdown of your options:

Approaching Feedback in Canvas

Use SpeedGrader
- Allows you to quickly navigate submissions, provide text, audio, or video comments, and use rubrics for grading.
- Enables inline comments on student submissions using DocViewer for file uploads.
Rubrics and Checklists for Structured Feedback
- Create and attach rubrics to assignments for consistent and clear grading.
- Pre-define expectations for students, reducing back-and-forth clarifications.
Audio & Video Feedback
- Adds a personal touch, which can be more engaging and supportive than text.
- Particularly useful for qualitative feedback or addressing complex issues.
Comment Libraries in SpeedGrader
- Save frequently used comments to streamline feedback while maintaining personalization.
- Modify saved comments slightly to tailor them to individual students.
Annotations & Inline Feedback
- Use annotation tools to highlight, underline, or add text comments directly to submitted documents.
Peer Review & Self-Assessment
- Enable students to review each other’s work using Canvas’s peer review feature.
- Helps distribute feedback responsibility and fosters student engagement.
Automated Feedback through Quizzes
- Use Canvas quizzes to provide instant, pre-written feedback based on student responses.