Create a New Harmonize Discussion Assignment in Canvas

Learn how to integrate the Harmonize platform into your Canvas course to foster student collaboration. This guide covers configuring assignment settings, setting up AI-generated instructions, and establishing peer discussion requirements.

Joanna Simone

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Navigate to a new Canvas assignment.

Update the assignment point value.

Select the "External Tool" option.

Click "Find"

Click "Harmonize Assignment"

💬 Discussion

Click "Discussion"

Click "Select"

Set assignment due date.

Click "Save"

Click "Load Example Harmonize Discussion in a new window"

Requirements

Specify the number of initial posts, the days before the due date for the initial post, and the number of comments required by the due date.

Don't worry if you set up these settings wrong! You can always fix them later in Post Settings and Milestone Due Dates & Auto-Grading

Click this checkbox for Auto-grading. For manual grading, keep it unchecked.

**Auto-grading** will be similar to YellowDig; students will receive full points for participating and meeting assignment requirements. **Manual grading** will be similar to Canvas discussions; instructors will grade students according to the attached rubric.

Click "Write Instructions"

Use an Existing Discussion Prompt

Click this button field.

Paste assignment directions from Canvas assignment.

Bring your Own Rubric

Click "Skip Rubric & AI Coach"

Click "Configure Additional Settings"

Click "Generate Focus Areas"

Click the "Focus Area Name" field.

Add your rubric criteria.

Don't worry about the criteria descriptions. You will fix that when you generate the full rubric.

Click "Next"

Harmonize will generate a rubric based on your criteria titles. - You can fix the **Edit Ratings Labels** by clicking on the pencil next to Focus Areas. - You can fix the **Rating Description** by selecting the pencil icon next to each of the **Focus Areas**

Once one, click "Save Rubric"

Click "Publish"

Generate a Brand New Discussion

Click the "What should the AI include in your activity?" field.

Add assignment directions/discussion prompt.

Click "Generate Instructions"

Review the AI generated assignments and make refinements by clicking "Review and Edit This"

When you are satisfied with the prompt, click "Setup Rubric & AI Coach"

Review the rubric and make changes. When done, click "Next"

Review the rubric and make changes. When done, click "Save Rubric"

Yay! Your assignment is made! Click "Configure Additional Settings"

Post Settings

Click "Post Settings"

There are many post settings available for students. If you want students to post before they see other posts, toggle on Post Settings.

You can set Visibility Settings to: - Visible to Everyone (Default) - Students in Same Section - Students in Same Group - Private Between Student and Instructor

If you select "Students in Same Group", select the Group Set.

You can also set a Video & Audio and Screen Capture Duration Limit

If you want students to submit only videos, there **cannot** be Minimum Word Count for Posts or Comments. Students **will not** receive credit if they post only a video without any accompanying text.

Milestone Due Dates & Auto-Grading

Click "Milestone Due Dates & Auto-Grading"

If you are using Auto-grading, toggle "Turn on Participation Auto-Grading".

If students are allowed to earn full credit for late posts, toggle on "Give Credit for Late Participation".

If you toggle on "Give Credit for Late Participation", students will get full credit for late posts. If you leave it toggled off, it will follow Canvas gradebook settings.

Set Minimum Word Count for Posts and Comments, if applicable.

Check Initial Post and Comment due dates.

Click "Publish"

Create a New Harmonize Discussion Assignment in Canvas

Joanna Simone

Asu

42Lines

Navigate to a new Canvas assignment.

Update the assignment point value.

Select the "External Tool" option.

Click "Find"

Click "Harmonize Assignment"

💬 Discussion

Click "Discussion"

Click "Select"

Set assignment due date.

Click "Save"

Click "Load Example Harmonize Discussion in a new window"

Requirements

Specify the number of initial posts, the days before the due date for the initial post, and the number of comments required by the due date.

Don't worry if you set up these settings wrong! You can always fix them later in Post Settings and Milestone Due Dates & Auto-Grading

Click this checkbox for Auto-grading. For manual grading, keep it unchecked.

Click "Write Instructions"

Use an Existing Discussion Prompt

Click this button field.

Paste assignment directions from Canvas assignment.

Bring your Own Rubric

Click "Skip Rubric & AI Coach"

Click "Configure Additional Settings"

Click "Generate Focus Areas"

Click the "Focus Area Name" field.

Add your rubric criteria.

Don't worry about the criteria descriptions. You will fix that when you generate the full rubric.

Click "Next"

Once one, click "Save Rubric"

Click "Publish"

Generate a Brand New Discussion

Click the "What should the AI include in your activity?" field.

Add assignment directions/discussion prompt.

Click "Generate Instructions"

Review the AI generated assignments and make refinements by clicking "Review and Edit This"

When you are satisfied with the prompt, click "Setup Rubric & AI Coach"

Review the rubric and make changes. When done, click "Next"

Review the rubric and make changes. When done, click "Save Rubric"

Yay! Your assignment is made! Click "Configure Additional Settings"

Post Settings

Click "Post Settings"

There are many post settings available for students. If you want students to post before they see other posts, toggle on Post Settings.

You can set Visibility Settings to: - Visible to Everyone (Default) - Students in Same Section - Students in Same Group - Private Between Student and Instructor

If you select "Students in Same Group", select the Group Set.

You can also set a Video & Audio and Screen Capture Duration Limit

If you want students to submit only videos, there **cannot** be Minimum Word Count for Posts or Comments. Students **will not** receive credit if they post only a video without any accompanying text.

Milestone Due Dates & Auto-Grading

Click "Milestone Due Dates & Auto-Grading"

If you are using Auto-grading, toggle "Turn on Participation Auto-Grading".

If students are allowed to earn full credit for late posts, toggle on "Give Credit for Late Participation".

If you toggle on "Give Credit for Late Participation", students will get full credit for late posts. If you leave it toggled off, it will follow Canvas gradebook settings.

Set Minimum Word Count for Posts and Comments, if applicable.

Check Initial Post and Comment due dates.

Click "Publish"