Mastery Paths Overview

Module Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of this module is to acclimate you to Canvas’ Mastery PathsUtilizing the Mastery Paths tool in your course will allow you to differentiate your course content, ideally having each student follow their own learning path based on the instructor’s pre-requisite scores. You will learn how to organize your course content for students to complete based on their skill level, as well as provide additional support where needed.  

See an overview of Mastery Paths below. 

Canvas Mastery Paths Overview Video, 5m 11s 

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This module includes: 

  • Identifying differentiated learning 
  • Designing and assigning Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes to Mastery Paths 
  • Creating Range Breakdowns for Mastery Paths 

 

By the end of this module, you should be able to... 

Integrate Mastery Paths into your course curriculum and differentiate your students’ learning. 

Important Consideration:

Mastery Paths is a tool within Canvas to develop and implement differentiated learning experiences for students. This resource is intended to instruct users how to use this feature. We recommend researching the equitable use of differentiated learning strategies and contacting your College or Department for guidance before implementing Mastery Paths in your course.