[ARCHIVED] Setting up cross class working groups and levels

[joel_williamso1]

What is the best way to set-up cross class working groups for students in same subject? ie. Allow English students in 8A to be in a working group with students in 8C? Also for setting of differentiated tasks and levels across a whole course?

[Bobby2 · Accepted solution]

Hi  @joel_williamso1 ‌, thanks for your question.

One way that comes to mind is using Sections. 

here are a few guides to explain these and to set them up if that's what you are after:

• How do I add a section to a course as an instructor?
• How do I change the start and end dates for a course section as an instructor?
• How do I change the name of a course section?
• How do I delete a course section?
• How do I view enrollments in a course section?
• How do I remove an enrollment from a course section?
• How do I cross-list a section in a course as an instructor?
• How do I de-cross-list a section in a course as an instructor?

As for differentiation Canvas offers so many options there. Assignments, discussions, quizzes, modules can all be assigned to small groups, individuals or the whole class.

There is also a magical thing called mastery paths that some teachers have found really helpful for differentiation. Here are a few guides for those too:

• How do I add conditional content to a MasteryPath source item?
• How do I allow a page to be a MasteryPath module item?
• How do I use MasteryPaths in course modules?
• How do I assign a conditional assignment for students to complete in MasteryPaths?
• How do I view the MasteryPaths range breakdown results for an assignment?

Sing out if you need a hand.