Presentation Learning Improvement and Alternative Grading

Using the Canvas Learning Mastery Gradebook

Many of us are frustrated that Canvas is not well suited to alternative grading strategies, but the Canvas Learning Mastery Gradebook is designed as an alternative to point-based systems. Using practical examples, this session will review the basics of the outcomes-based system and discuss its implications for learning improvement and alternative grading strategies. The data collected by the learning mastery gradebook can illuminate equity gaps, and alternative grading systems can support inclusive strategies like asset-based andragogy.

Presentation Recording

This presentation was recorded at Washington's Annual Canvas Conference 2023.

Slideshow

Resources

Canvas Learning Mastery Gradebook

Creating and Importing Outcomes

Alternative Grading Strategies

Canvas Strategies for Alternative Grading Systems

Backwards Design and Outcomes Alignment

Rubrics and Assessment