{"id":7790,"date":"2026-02-04T10:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/academics\/2026\/02\/04\/introducing-differentiation-tags-in-canvas\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:04:28","slug":"introducing-differentiation-tags-in-canvas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/academics\/2026\/02\/04\/introducing-differentiation-tags-in-canvas\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Differentiation Tags in Canvas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Starting in <b>Spring 2026,<\/b> Canvas courses will have a new feature designed to support inclusive, flexible, and learner-centered teaching: <strong>Differentiation Tags<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to assign different versions of an activity, provide targeted practice, or support varied learning pathways without managing multiple course sections or duplicating content, Differentiation Tags are for you.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Differentiation Tags?<\/h2>\n<div>Differentiation Tags allow instructors to label and organize students within a course to assign, pace, and support learning without changing the course structure.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide targeted support and enrichment based on readiness or prior knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Assign different due dates, instructions, or resources.<\/li>\n<li>Scaffold learning as students move from novice to expert.<\/li>\n<li>Design flexible pathways within a single Canvas course. Offer choice in assignment formats or learning modalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Unlike Groups, students can have multiple Differentiation Tags, allowing instructors to respond dynamically as students&#8217; needs change over time.<\/div>\n<h2>Groups vs. Differentiation Tags: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n<p>Canvas already has several ways to organize students, and it\u2019s natural to wonder how Differentiation Tags fit in. Here\u2019s a practical breakdown.<\/p>\n<h3>Groups: Collaboration Spaces<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Groups<\/strong> are designed for <strong>student collaboration<\/strong>. When you create Groups, Canvas generates shared spaces with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Group discussions<\/li>\n<li>Group files<\/li>\n<li>Group assignments and submissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Group projects\/peer collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Shared digital workspaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Differentiation Tags: Instructional Flexibility<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Differentiation tags<\/strong> allow instructors to create custom sets of students within a course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Differentiated assignments, flexible pacing, and due dates<\/li>\n<li>Targeted practice, review, or assessment prep<\/li>\n<li>Flexible learning pathways (learning goals, readiness, or format choice)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Key advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students can have multiple tags<\/li>\n<li>Tags can change over time<\/li>\n<li>Tags remain <strong>hidden from students<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Getting Started for Spring 2026<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to redesign your entire course to begin; start with one activity or one week.<\/p>\n<p>&#x1f449; <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660970-how-do-i-create-and-manage-differentiation-tags-as-an-instructor-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How do I create and manage Differentiation Tags as an instructor?<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Start small<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>One assignment<\/li>\n<li>One week<\/li>\n<li>One targeted support strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Examples:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Revision Pathways<\/strong><br \/>\nTag students for resubmission opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Pacing<\/strong><br \/>\nAdjust due dates or content release for students who need more time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assignment Format Choice<\/strong><br \/>\nShare format\u2011specific instructions (paper, podcast, audio, video, presentation) based on student choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assessment Prep<\/strong><br \/>\nProvide study guides or practice quizzes to targeted students before exams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catch\u2011Up Support<\/strong><br \/>\nCreate a pathway for students who miss class or fall behind.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessibility &amp; Language Support<\/strong><br \/>\nOffer glossaries, visuals, or simplified instructions discreetly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Questions? 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