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Creating and assigning content

This table illustrates which Canvas content can be created by teachers and students.
Content created by teachers Content created by students
Homepage Yes No
Syllabus page Yes No
Announcements Yes Yes (in Group area)
Modules Yes No
Pages Yes Yes (in Group area)
Files Yes Yes (in Group area)
Recordings Yes No
Outcomes Yes No
This table illustrates which Canvas components can be assigned specifically to Canvas Groups, Sections, and to individual students.
  Assign to all students Assign to Sections Assign to Groups Assign to Individual students

Homepage

 Yes No Yes (Group area) No
Syllabus page Yes No No No
Announcements Yes Yes Yes (Group area) No
Modules Yes No No No
Pages Yes No Yes (Group area) No
Files Yes No Yes (Group area) No
Recordings Yes Yes No No
Outcomes Yes No No No
Assignments Yes Yes Yes (Group assignment) Yes
Quizzes Yes Yes No Yes
Discussions Yes Yes Yes (Group Discussion, Group area) Yes (Graded Discussion)
Collaboration (Google Doc) Yes No Yes Yes
Conference (BigBlueButton) Yes No Yes (Group area) Yes
Appointment groups in Calendar Yes Yes No No