The Tale of the Canvasitic University: A Story of Administration and Rituals in Education

Once upon a time in a University far, far away, Canvas was the religion that governed the administration. Professors and students alike followed the Canvasitic doctrine in preparing courses and assessments, with rituals and incantations guiding their every move.

One of the central practices in this Canvasitic faith was the creation of assessments using Question Banks stored in the professor’s office. Questions would be carefully selected and organized, ready to be distributed to students for completion.

The process of distributing assessments was unique in this world. The professor would make photocopies of the questions, one for each student, and post them in sheaves on the wall of the classroom. Students would then collect their assessment, complete it, and have their scores magically tallied and stored in the professor’s ledger.

However, problems arose when errors or typos were discovered in the questions. While the professor could amend the questions in the Question Bank, the photocopies on the wall had already been distributed to students. This meant that only those who had not yet collected their assessment could benefit from the corrected questions.

As time went on, the professor sought to reuse course materials from the previous year, only to discover that the magic of Canvas had its limitations. Amended problems on the wall did not appear in the Question Banks, creating confusion and frustration for the professor.

Despite efforts to amend the Question Banks, the challenges persisted. Phantom duplicates and uneditable images further complicated the process, leaving the professor and their assistants at a loss for how to proceed.

In the midst of this chaos, the professor sought guidance from their local priest, only to find that even higher authorities were unable to provide a solution. As hundreds of eager students awaited instruction, the professor grappled with the limitations and complexities of the Canvasitic faith.

While this tale may seem fantastical, it is a reflection of the real-world challenges that educators face in navigating learning management systems like Canvas. As technology continues to shape the landscape of education, it is crucial for institutions to provide support and training to ensure that professors and students can effectively harness the power of these tools.

And so, the saga of the Canvasitic University serves as a reminder of the importance of adaptability, patience, and innovation in overcoming obstacles and embracing the ever-evolving world of education technology. May we all learn from the trials and tribulations of the professor and emerge stronger and wiser in our quest for knowledge.