For Canvas students, it’s generally recommended to enable notifications for critical events like new announcements, grading updates, and changes to due dates. For less urgent items like course content updates, a daily or weekly summary might suffice to avoid overwhelming the student’s inbox. Students can customize these settings at the account level to suit their individual needs.
- Announcements
- Students should receive immediate notifications for new announcements to stay informed about important course information.
- Grading
- Students can monitor their progress by receiving immediate notifications for grading updates (e.g., when an assignment is graded).
- Due Dates
- Immediate notifications for changes to assignment due dates ensure students are aware of any modifications to deadlines.
- Submission Comments
- Students should receive immediate notifications for comments on their submissions to promptly address any instructor feedback.
- Course Content
- While immediate notifications for every content update might be overwhelming, a daily or weekly summary can keep students informed of new materials without overwhelming them.
- Invitations
- Immediate notifications for invitations to group or collaboration activities can help students promptly accept and engage in these opportunities.
- Conversations/Inbox
- Immediate notifications for new messages in the Conversations tool (Canvas Inbox) are recommended to ensure students quickly respond to inquiries or announcements.
- How to Customize Notification Settings:
- Go to your Canvas account settings by clicking on “Account” in the global navigation menu.
- Select “Notifications”.
- Review the list of notification types and their default settings.
- Click on the icon next to each notification type to choose your preferred delivery method: “Notify Immediately,” “Daily Summary,” “Weekly Summary,” or “Notifications Off”.
- Save your changes.