Designer permissions for New Quizzes to create, edit and delete

[Leslie-Dugger]

Updated May 30, 2024: Idea submitted here as suggested for solution: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Ideas/Designer-permissions-to-create-edit-and-delete-New-Q...

If this interests you, please go comment on the Idea above so that it gets considered by Canvas and maybe eventually gets added to the Roadmap. 

What is the timeline for Designers to be able to create, and edit New Quizzes? 

In the Designer role it currently says  a things that contradict each other

"In Canvas, the Designer role is used to enroll users responsible for course creation and management."

But A Designer cannot:

• Build New Quizzes

Designers are typically the ones who are creating quizzes to support instructors and this function should be available for New Quizzes as well. Not just Classic Quizzes. It is interesting that while the designer cannot create a New Quiz they can make the rubric for New Quizzes. 

It's a serious oversight that this functionality was not carried over from Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes. A designer cannot effectively manage a course if they do not have access to creation and access to all quiz types. Please adjust this permission, thanks! 

[DaniWerner]

I also have this question. We are relying on Designers to build courses ahead of getting faculty in to run courses (our faculty are not trained in design, nor do they have the capacity). It's shocking that Designers were not considered alongside Teachers and TAs.

[Leslie-Dugger]

@DaniWerner If you can, please also comment on my recently posted Idea, that way it gets some more visibility. Thanks!  Designer Permissions Idea 

[Lsheehy7]

This is a major issue! Designers support many instructors and seeing the stop image whenever I click Build (because I forget) is very challenging. I forget because it seems to be the only thing that I can't edit when it comes to assessments and content in Canvas. Please fix soon!!!!!

Thank you,
Laura

[JeffW · Accepted solution]

Hi @Leslie-Dugger 

I know that's frustrating for designers to not be able to build New Quizzes. I suppose it's something in the way the LTI is integrated/designed. I did find this for feature comparisons and role support. It doesn't look like it's on the road map so I would definitely recommend posting it as a suggestion so Instructure can see the community need for supporting that role in building New Quizzes.

[Leslie-Dugger]

Thanks Jeff, Idea posted and I hope it gains some traction as it is much needed especially with many schools mandating transitions to New Quizzes. 

[Lsheehy7]

I saw @Leslie-Dugger's new idea suggestion about this topic. I wish there was a way to mark the idea as critical and vital to the course design ecosystem. Thanks for creating the new idea @Leslie-Dugger! 

[Leslie-Dugger]

If you can go make a comment there too, that way it gets some more visibility. Thanks!  Designer Permissions Idea 

[Lsheehy7]

Hi @Leslie-Dugger,

I would love to make a comment, but currently there isn't a way to do it. I think it's because the idea is still "new". I've subscribed to the idea, so I'll make a comment as soon as it's available.

Thanks!

[Lsheehy7]

Hi @Leslie-Dugger,

The "new" idea still doesn't allow comments. I'm very concerned that this page shows as having a solution and on the idea page there isn't a way to comment, like, vote, or anything.

This is a super critical issue for anyone that is supporting faculty.

Thank you!
Laura