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Mastery Paths on Canvas

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This Open Educational Resource (OER) provides a clear, step-by-step infographic explaining how to set up Mastery Paths in Canvas LMS to support personalised learning. Designed for educators and instructional designers, it includes practical setup instructions, examples of differentiated learning pathways, and a QR code linking to a video demonstrat

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This resource provides educators, academic developers, and instructional designers with a practical guide to implementing Mastery Paths in Canvas LMS to support personalised and differentiated learning. The infographic simplifies the setup process, while the QR-linked video demonstrates how students experience different learning pathways.

Educators can use the resource to create adaptive learning activities based on students’ performance in diagnostic assessments. For example, students who demonstrate a strong understanding of a topic can access extension activities, while those requiring additional support can receive targeted resources and guided practice.

Academic developers can incorporate the infographic into staff training sessions or workshops to demonstrate how Mastery Paths can support formative assessment and student engagement. Instructional designers can use it as a reference when developing or redesigning Canvas modules, adapting the suggested score ranges and learning activities to suit different disciplines and learning outcomes.

The resource can also be shared as a quick-reference guide, helping staff confidently explore and implement Mastery Paths in their teaching practice.

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Yvonne O'Connor

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