Choosing between Canvas New Quizzes and Classic Quizzes depends on your specific needs and preferences. Here are some key differences and advantages of using New Quizzes:
Advantages of Canvas New Quizzes:
- More Question Types: Additional question types like Categorization, Hot Spot, Ordering, and Stimulus can enhance the variety and interactivity of your assessments
- Modern Interface: More user-friendly and modern interface, making it easier to create and manage quizzes
- Enhanced Features: Changes include bulk accommodation settings, improved student viewing options, and more auto-gradable question types
- Ongoing Updates: New Quizzes is actively being developed and updated, ensuring you have access to the latest features and improvements
Limitations of Canvas New Quizzes:
- Accessibility Issues: Some question types, like hot-spot and matching, have accessibility issues
- Survey Options: No direct option to create survey-type quizzes, though you can configure settings to mimic this functionality
- Editing Restrictions: People enrolled as Designers in a course cannot edit New Quizzes
- Assignment points vs Total Available Points: No matter how many points are available in the quiz, the point value entered in Assignment Details determines the value in the Gradebook
Transition Considerations:
- Phasing Out Classic Quizzes: Classic Quizzes will be phased out (no end-of-life date set yet), but all instructors will need to switch to New Quizzes eventually
- Feature Parity: While New Quizzes is catching up, some features from Classic Quizzes may not yet be available in New Quizzes
New Quizzes and Classic Quizzes Feature Comparison.
