Competencies How does Canvas support Deeper Learning?
Supporting Research
1) Master core Personalization of content enables student-led learning. Students
choose how they learn and self-pace themselves through the
academic content
online content. They continue to build on their new knowledge.
2) Think critically and Students complete assignments and discussions that require them
to prove their new learning using specific evidence. Students think
solve complex problems
critically about the best way to show their knowledge. Content
can relate to real-world problems, thus building global-awareness.
Students can complete assignments and discussions with their
3) Work peers. Canvas Discussions enable students to use each others’
ideas to build upon, as well as get new ideas from. Students can
collaboratively
see each other’s work and provide feedback on that work.
Students are able to use differentiated information in ways that
work best for them. They learn how to communicate their new
4) Communicate
knowledge using this structure. They also provide feedback to
effectively each other’s thoughts, ideas, and products.
Students are required to monitor their comprehension as they
learn to ensure they are ready to apply their new knowledge.
5) Learn how to learn
Students can take pride in learning their style of learning and feel
motivated to put forth their best effort.
By knowing and picking the best tools and content, students trust
in their ability to learn. Since all content is hand-picked, students
6) Develop academic
see relevance in their learning and work to increase their
mindsets knowledge. Their comfortability with Canvas increases too.
“Recognize that students should have a say in classroom design
and, to a great degree, the learning itself” (McLeod & Shareski,
2018, p. 24).
“Have teachers continuously ask, ‘Could students do part or all
of this instead of me?’ (particularly in technology-infused
classrooms)” (McLeod & Shareski, 2018, p. 25).
“I can still have students collaborate through Google Docs from
within the Canvas system. If I do feel like adding in features, I
can do so through a well-organized, searchable catalogue of
add-ons” (Rhetor’sToolbox, 2017, para 12).
“Students can collaborate more effectively while being held
accountable for what they bring to the conversation”
(Rhetor’sToolbox, 2017, para 8).
“In addition, deeper learning expects students to be able to
meet shared goals with others as well as to engage in the self-
reflection necessary to continue learning throughout their
lives” (Deeper Learning Competencies, 2013, para 13).
“Deeper learning requires students to develop positive
attitudes and beliefs about themselves in relation to academic
work” (Deeper Learning Competencies, 2013, para 15).