Using the Multi-Tool Due Date Modifier

Canvas Tutorials Using the Multi-Tool Due Date Modifier

Instructor Design Tools Module

What is the Due Date Modifier?

The Due Date Modifier is part of the Design Tools Multi Tool and allows you to adjust dates associated with assignments (including quizzes and discussions) and pages from one page. Please note the multi tool must be enabled in the course menu and assignments must already be created for the list populate in Due Date Modifier. You can create assignments from the assignment page or use the module builder to create assignment shells based on templates. See the following guides for details. 

Using the Assignment Due Date Modifier

All your assignments will be listed on the page and this will allow you to make adjustments to the due dates and availability dates. Click the Multi-Tool in the course menu. Select Due Date Modifier. Review the numbered item below. 

Warning: Assignments with Multiple Dates

 Assignments with multiple due dates must be edited individually to make adjustments to the Assign To options. See How to Create Assignments page for more information. 

Assignment due date modifier screen

  1. Set Blackout Dates - This option will allow to mark certain dates where you can't set due dates. For example, you may want to enter the dates for Thanksgiving break so you don't set a due date on Thanksgiving. 
  2. Set Default Times - This option will allow you to enter the desired time on the due date when assignments are due. For example, if you know that you want all assignments turned in by 11:30 pm on the due date, you can set the default time here so you don't have to set for each assignment. 
  3. Bulk Updates - This option will allow you to make updates to selected assignment and pages. Place a check mark next to each item in the list you wish to include in the bulk update. 
  4. Assignment Data - Each assignment will be listed in the assignment data list. 
    1. Filters Options - Use the filters to filter assignments by publish status or type. 
    2. Page Dates - You can now change page dates. This will be the date the page will display in the students' To Do list. See How to Add Content to Student List View. 
    3. Changing Dates - Enter the due date and availability dates for each assignment. Be sure to click Update as you enter the dates. 
    4. Current Quiz Show/Hide Correct Answers - You can now change the show/hide dates when correct answers display to students in quiz results. See How to Create Quizzes in the Current Quiz Tool.