Anonymous wrote:I have alerts set up for every time a grade posts. If the alert shows a problem (very low grade, missing item, etc.) I show DC and have _DC_ figure it out and fix it, whether that means choosing a (permitted) resubmission, asking in class, or emailing a teacher. DC has ADHD and prefers to use Canvas as an everything checklist, which works some of the time but not always.

This is sensible. However, it puts the responsibility on the kid and parent so DCUM will reject it.

Do you have any suggestions where the teacher is labeled lazy, mean, incompetent, or insane? Those are very popular here.

I have alerts set up for every time a grade posts. If the alert shows a problem (very low grade, missing item, etc.) I show DC and have _DC_ figure it out and fix it, whether that means choosing a (permitted) resubmission, asking in class, or emailing a teacher. DC has ADHD and prefers to use Canvas as an everything checklist, which works some of the time but not always.

Anonymous wrote:And how do kids have no missing or late assignments but have zeroed for some assignments? I’m assuming it’s a sync mismatch between assignments entered and grades being entered ???

One of my kids has full credit on two assignments that they turned in on time but are listed as missing. I asked the teacher about it and they claim it's some system error and will have no impact but sure makes things confusing.

Anonymous wrote:This is one reason BTS night is really helpful — each teacher explains what they use and how you can find the homework. Have you looked at the modules? That’s often more accurate than the canvas calendar which often only shows assignments that can be completed in canvas. You should also check synergy (called parentvue). which is the official gradebook. It’s frustrating hut keep in mind those 6th grade grades don’t count for anything. The goal is to use these 3 years to get your kids in a place where they are able to track all this themselves.
Canvas is just one tool — it’s not the official gradebook and it can’t be used for all assignments. Teachers also can’t enter different dates for different class periods, I think. It’s not a great program and neither the kids nor teachers love it, but it is the market dominant program for a variety of reasons. I’m in my 7th year dealing with it as a parent and I’m finally coming to a place of peace with it. But don’t blame the teachers—they didn’t write the software.

You can, but it’s not as easy as checking or unchecking a box. When I need separate due dates for class periods or for students with extensions because of absences or accommodations, I have to go through three more steps for each variation.

This is one reason BTS night is really helpful — each teacher explains what they use and how you can find the homework. Have you looked at the modules? That’s often more accurate than the canvas calendar which often only shows assignments that can be completed in canvas. You should also check synergy (called parentvue). which is the official gradebook. It’s frustrating hut keep in mind those 6th grade grades don’t count for anything. The goal is to use these 3 years to get your kids in a place where they are able to track all this themselves.
Canvas is just one tool — it’s not the official gradebook and it can’t be used for all assignments. Teachers also can’t enter different dates for different class periods, I think. It’s not a great program and neither the kids nor teachers love it, but it is the market dominant program for a variety of reasons. I’m in my 7th year dealing with it as a parent and I’m finally coming to a place of peace with it. But don’t blame the teachers—they didn’t write the software.

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Anonymous wrote:Make sure they write it in their agenda book.

It still feels like being "gaslit" when Canvas doesn't match the agenda book and the kid does't know which is correct, and the kid is the one gets consequences for guessing wrong, while the teachers can make a hash of it with no consequences.

1) That isn’t what gaslighting means.
2) Have you tried emailing the teacher for clarification?
3) Just because your child doesn’t get the outcome you want, doesn’t mean the teacher didn’t face consequences.

Anonymous wrote:Make sure they write it in their agenda book.

It still feels like being "gaslit" when Canvas doesn't match the agenda book and the kid does't know which is correct, and the kid is the one gets consequences for guessing wrong, while the teachers can make a hash of it with no consequences.

Anonymous wrote:And how do kids have no missing or late assignments but have zeroed for some assignments? I’m assuming it’s a sync mismatch between assignments entered and grades being entered ???

Have you asked the teachers?

Anonymous wrote:Make sure they write it in their agenda book.

This is the way.

Make sure they write it in their agenda book.

And how do kids have no missing or late assignments but have zeroed for some assignments? I’m assuming it’s a sync mismatch between assignments entered and grades being entered ???

Making it harder is that not all teachers list HW on Canvas. Some of my kids’ teachers give out paper assignments (which I fully support! It is just that my ADHD kid needs support in figuring out what he has to do for HW so I would like to know the assignments to make sure he follows through.)

Anonymous wrote:How to you deal with Canvas in Middle School? I ask my kid if homework is done, and they have no idea because Canvas has a mix of homework, school work, and tests, and half the due dates are wrong because the teachers got off schedule, and half the assignments don't have instructions and just threaten to give out 0s for unsubmitted work.

Many teachers list homework as HW. Does your student not know what their assignments are and when they are due from class? Are the assignments showing as submitted?

How to you deal with Canvas in Middle School? I ask my kid if homework is done, and they have no idea because Canvas has a mix of homework, school work, and tests, and half the due dates are wrong because the teachers got off schedule, and half the assignments don't have instructions and just threaten to give out 0s for unsubmitted work.