Creating an Assignment - Canvas Users

1. Open the course workspace

Navigate to the assignment area

• From the Canvas dashboard, select the course where you want to add an assignment.

• Choose Assignments in the left navigation menu.

• Select + Assignment to create a new item.

2. Configure basic assignment details

Set core information

• Enter the assignment name and description.

• Specify points, choose an assignment group, and select the grade display format.

• Decide whether to exclude the assignment from the final grade.

3. Select Breakout Learning as the submission type

Link an external tool

• Under Submission Type, choose External Tool.

• Select Find, then choose Breakout Learning from the list.

• Browse or search the catalog by title or keyword to locate an experience.

4. Review the experience overview

Examine instructional details

• Confirm the estimated time, description, and learning objectives.

• Review rubrics, instructor materials, pre-work materials, and downloadable PDFs.

• Check the quiz section with marked correct answers.

• Use Preview Experience to see the student view.

5. Set assignment delivery options

Choose grouping and grading preferences

• Decide whether students select groups or the instructor assigns them, and set the maximum group size.

• Choose whether the assignment is graded or ungraded.

• If graded, define the grading criteria.

6. Finalize assignment settings

Prepare for course release

• Confirm the assignment source is Breakout Learning.

• Set the allowed number of attempts.

• Use the Assign box to choose recipients: all students, specific sections, or individual students.

• Add a due date, availability dates, and any date ranges.

7. Save and publish

Complete or pause setup

• Select Save to return later or Save & Publish to release the assignment.

• Review the configuration summary and confirm.