Currently, our instructors utilize a feature in Canvas to add pages to the student to-do list, enhancing student awareness of upcoming assignments and events. However, this functionality is not supported in the Canvas mobile app, which the majority of our students use on school-issued iPads. This lack of support poses a challenge as teachers expect students to see the assigned pages on their to-do lists in the app, leading to potential confusion and missed deadlines.
To address this issue and ensure consistency between the Canvas browser and mobile experiences, we propose enhancing the mobile app to support the inclusion of pages in the student to-do list. Specifically, when a teacher selects the assignment option to include a page in the student's to-do list, these pages should automatically populate in the to-do list section of the mobile app. By implementing this solution, we can improve student awareness of course requirements and facilitate smoother navigation of assignments and events across both platforms.
Benefits:
- Improved student awareness: Students will have a comprehensive view of upcoming assignments and events, promoting better time management and organization.
- Consistency across platforms: Ensuring feature parity between the Canvas browser and mobile app enhances usability and reduces confusion for both instructors and students.
- Enhanced student success: By providing students with clear visibility of course requirements, we can support their academic success and overall learning experience. We believe that implementing this solution will address a critical functionality gap in the Canvas mobile app and contribute to the overall effectiveness of our online learning environment.
