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Couldn't agree with you more. I just don't understand why it would be so difficult to at a minimum, provide the option to exclude the assignment list when using the syllabus tool. Sometimes I wonder how many Canvas employees have actually taught at the college level. ... View more

Hi Donna. Like you, we would like to publish section syllabi before classes begin. By giving students a clear view of what they can expect prior to registration, we feel we could reduce the drop rate significantly. Every PSC course has a "course syllabus" that is always publicaly available, providing very general information about each course offered at the college. However, each section of a given course (e.g., ENC 1101) can vary in terms of assessment methods, reading lists, assignments, etc., depending on who is teaching the class. We view the Syllabus tool in Canvas as a "Section syllabus," and as we can't publish courses prior to the first day of the semester we would like to make each section syllabus a public document for anyone to see prior to registration. However, as assignments are usually in flux in the days leading up to the first day of class, and are tied to the syllabus, we cant' use the syllabus tool. It's very frustrating. ... View more

Renee, if I understand your comment below (in quotes) please consider this: "W hat would happen with a toggle like this if instructors used it on a substantial amount of assignments and students were blindsided by assignments that were listed later and they weren't prepared for them?"  I see this as one more reason to exclude assignments from the syllabus. While minor changes to the syllabus can be made when necessary, I think most instructors try to avoid doing so after their course begins. ... View more

Hi Annette. The solution is simple. Don't place any assignments in the syllabus, ever. I just don't follow the logic in including assignments in a course syllabus. Here's an idea: Create a page called "Assignments" and list them there. Or, how about using the Assignments feature provided in Canvas (for the purpose of listing assignments). I certainly understand that some instructors might want to use this feature. However, since it's obvious others would rather not, it seems to me the compromise is to make the feature optional. ... View more

I can't believe this feature has not been added by now. We have been using Canvas since 2013 and have wished for this to happen from day one. It's as if the Instructure has no idea as to the real function of a class syllabus, particularly a section syllabus which is how I suspect most users would utilize the syllabus tool. Come on Instructure, get with the program. Just include a toggle with the default option set to not include assignments.  ... View more

A feature that is long overdue! ... View more

Yes, please add the HTML editor to global Announcements.I'm surprised it's not there already. ... View more

This is something that needs to happen sooner than later. ... View more