Introducing Differentiation Tags: Personalizing Learning in Canvas

SamGarza1
Instructure
Instructure
‎04-08-2025 08:42 AM
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Meeting the diverse needs of students can be challenging. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Differentiation Tags, a new feature designed to simplify personalized learning. With these tags, you can easily label students or groups based on learning needs, styles, or interests—then use the "Assign To" feature to deliver targeted resources, assignments, and activities effortlessly.

Why Differentiation Tags?

Educators told us that managing differentiated instruction is time-consuming. Our research confirmed the need for a seamless way to identify student needs and assign relevant content. Differentiation Tags make this process intuitive and efficient, ensuring every student gets the right level of support or challenge.

How It Works:

  • Create & Apply Tags (e.g., "Needs Extra Support - Math," "Visual Learner," "Interested in Robotics").

  • Assign Targeted Content using the "Assign To" feature—only students with the selected tag receive the resource.

  • Example: Tag students who need extra help with fractions and assign them foundational exercises, while advanced learners get enrichment activities.

Thanks for joining our early adopter program for Differentiation Tags. By participating, you'll help shape Differentiation Tags to ensure they meet real classroom needs.

 

- The Canvas Engage Team

 

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