Considerations

• Require only common software. 
  Students may not have access to specialty software located in on-campus computer labs. Unless students have the necessary permissions to load software onto a computer they can access, they may be unable to use these tools. Be ready with a backup plan for such students.
• Avoid emailed attachments. 
  It may be easy to collect assignments in small classes via email, but larger classes might swamp your email inbox. Consider using the tools below instead. Balance what is simplest for students with what is easiest for you to manage.
• State expectations, but be ready to allow extensions. 
  In the case of a campus closure or other crisis, some students will undoubtedly have difficulties meeting deadlines. Make expectations clear, but be ready to provide more flexibility than you normally would in your class.
• Require specific filenames. It may sound trivial, but anyone who collects papers electronically knows the pain of getting 20 files named Essay1.docx. Give your students a simple file naming convention, for example, FirstnameLastname-Essay1.docx.
• Facilitating exams and quizzes.
  You can use the Canvas Quiz feature to set up exams and quizzes, however, this can take some time depending on the type of exam you are wanting to produce online. You might consider frequent, low-stakes exams rather than one high-stakes exam.
• Providing grading and feedback. 
  The Canvas gradebook is a central location to easily provide grades and feedback to students. See the Resources section for more details on using this feature.