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Hi Pat, I asked a similar question back in the summer for a creative writing class. I wish there was a better "workshop" feature. Instead I used the discussion board. It's a bit tricky when you have students submitting on Day X, then they have a week (or however long to read), then critiquing on Day Y. I'd love to know if there's a workshop feature that's been added, or that's in the works. Best wishes, J. ... View more

Hi Kona: I mean I would do what you suggested. Tell students they are in a group (via the syllabus/announcement) without formally placing them in a group. This would be to avoid Canvas' pro forma notion of groups with pages and identities. Thanks for your additional help on different due dates. Certainly, all the students will need access to the assignment. Regardless of group. One group (informal) is writing the stories. The other group (informal) is reading the stories and offering critique. The first group needs an earlier deadline than the second group (to give them time to read). But both groups need access to the discussion forum. And they need overlapping access (for the reading time). Please tell me if you see any potential obstacles to this approach. Thanks, Jillian ... View more

Hi Kona, Thanks so much for clarifying. I like your suggestions about the informal use of groups. I could see that working. If I don't name groups, can I still give assignments out on alternating days to specific students? Or will the schedule/calendar lose some of its functionality? Thanks, Jillian ... View more