What are the Four Learning Design Pillars?

The Four Pillars are evidence-based principles focusing on clear structure, active learning, continuous feedback, and intuitive user experience to improve student outcomes.

Does this skill require a Canvas account?

You can use the skill to design content offline, but direct creation within the LMS requires the canvas-mcp tool and a valid Canvas API token.

How does it help with mobile accessibility?

The skill follows Pillar 4 (UX) guidelines to ensure descriptions use scannable headers and bullet points that work well on the Canvas mobile app.

Can I create quizzes and discussions with this skill?

Yes, the skill supports the design and creation of standard assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, and peer-review activities.

Canvas Assignment Designer

Name: Canvas Assignment Designer
Author: vishalsachdev

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Learning & Documentation

Designs and deploys pedagogically sound Canvas LMS assignments using evidence-based learning science principles.

About

This skill empowers educators to build high-quality learning experiences within Canvas LMS by applying the Four Learning Design Pillars framework. It guides users through defining clear objectives, structuring content for engagement, and establishing robust feedback loops through rubrics. With direct integration via canvas-mcp, it automates the creation of assignments, quizzes, and discussions, ensuring that every course element is learner-centered, mobile-friendly, and aligned with research-backed instructional design standards.

Key Features

Evidence-based assignment structuring using the Four Learning Design Pillars framework
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Automated generation of detailed assignment descriptions with action-oriented objectives
Direct integration with Canvas LMS for automated assignment and quiz creation
Creation of actionable, multi-level rubrics aligned with specific learning outcomes
Built-in checklists for mobile-friendliness, time estimation, and student engagement

Use Cases

Generating comprehensive rubrics and instructions for complex peer-review assignments
Developing a multi-stage research project with scaffolded milestones and checkpoints
Creating authentic, scenario-based discussion prompts for professional-track courses

About

Key Features

Evidence-based assignment structuring using the Four Learning Design Pillars framework
0 GitHub stars
Automated generation of detailed assignment descriptions with action-oriented objectives
Direct integration with Canvas LMS for automated assignment and quiz creation
Creation of actionable, multi-level rubrics aligned with specific learning outcomes
Built-in checklists for mobile-friendliness, time estimation, and student engagement

Use Cases

Generating comprehensive rubrics and instructions for complex peer-review assignments
Developing a multi-stage research project with scaffolded milestones and checkpoints
Creating authentic, scenario-based discussion prompts for professional-track courses