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Background
UCI Canvas support two different course space models when creating a new course space in GrandCentral: Multi-Section (Combined) or Single-Section
Please read the following article carefully, as it contains important information about each of the two available models, as well as pros and cons to help you choose one model one over the other.
If you have any questions about which course space model is best for you, please feel free to contact us.
Combined (Multi-Section) Course Space
This model is used to combine multiple sections, such as a lecture and associated discussions and labs, into a single space that shares course content, assignments and a single unified Gradebook.
It can also be used to combine of two or more cross-listed courses (and their associated discussions and labs) into a single course space.
Example: Imagine that you are teaching History 1, including a lecture section and 3 discussions, each led by a TA. In this model, you would have a single course space, History 1, which would include all of your sections. Your 3 TAs would have access to view the students in their section as well as record grades for them. However, they would also have access to all course contents, including quizzes and other materials.
Advantages
- Only one course space to manage
- Students are provided with a single space to access all course related content
- If the course space contains a primary lecture section, the single Gradebook can easily be submitted directly to Webgrades
Disadvantages
- You can only have a one Gradebook for all associated sections
- If course work and content is radically different between each discussion or lab section, the assignments and Gradebook can become difficult to manage.
Single-Section Course Space
Single section course spaces sequester students, content and course activities for each section into an individual course space. Course materials can be copied between course spaces, but materials are not shared.
Example Imagine that you are teaching History 1, including a lecture section and 3 discussions, each led by a TA. In this model, you would have 4 course spaces – one for the lecture, and one for each of the three discussion sections. This would allow each of your TAs to create content, including quizzes, discussions, etc. for only their sections.
Advantages
- Each section is able to have it's own content and Gradebook
- Allows each associated instructor and TA the most flexibility
Disadvantages
- Grades cannot be submitted from a discussion or non-primary lab section course space
- Difficult to move grades from one course space to another
- Canvas be harder for students to know where to go for course related content if there's more that one course space for a single class