Can I distribute assignments that are personalized to each student in a class?

[meowth]

I have students respond to a survey at the beginning of the semester indicating things about themselves like favorite food, sports teams, etc. Then, during the semester, I use these responses to personalize the questions in my assignments using the survey responses. In other words, the assigned questions are the same, but they are written in a unique way that is personalized to each student.

Is there a way to post assignments in Canvas that are personalized to each student? For example, can I create a class assignment (e.g., Homework #2) that contains a prompt or attachment that is unique to each student in the class?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

[NoahBoswell · Accepted solution]

Hi, @meowth !

Coming within the month or so, Canvas I believe will be releasing an update which is currently available in Beta, where you can assign specific assignments, pages and files, and even entire modules, to specific students only.

While this isn't fully available yet, it will be soon. Do you think this would be a good solution for you when that time comes? I wouldn't mind hearing other people's ideas!

Here's a link covering the information I mentioned! 

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/The-Product-Blog/Releasing-Modules-to-Students-and-Sections/bc-p/... 

[meowth]

Thanks for the quick response! The new features look awesome! I can already think of many ways to use this. I will definitely be on the lookout for the updates.

Thanks again!

[NoahBoswell]

Of course, I'm glad to help! I'm glad the new features will help you out!

[paul_fynn]

Hi @meowth , as an alternative to survey you can set groups of one and then set a group discussion activity - staff will see all responses, students will only see their own responses. You could then drop a personalised question as a response to each student's thread.

[meowth]

I had not thought about this possibility. Many thanks for the idea!!

[HamsaRajagopala]

Hello Paul, 

I am in love with idea and want to learn more about. If you can guide me, where can I find the process. We are currently going through something, and this method will help us a lot.

[paul_fynn]

Here's the auto group creation:- https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-automatically-create-groups-in-a-group-...

and here's your group discussions https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-create-a-group-discussion-in-a-course/t... 

Have fun !!