Tasks for Canvas™

A better to-do list sidebar for Canvas.

Tasks for Canvas™ - Chrome Extension

Tasks for Canvas™ is a Chrome browser extension that enhances Canvas by providing a convenient todo list, colorful progress rings for weekly assignments, course announcements, and more. It allows users to filter assignments, customize task items, and sync Gradescope assignments. The extension is unofficial and unaffiliated with Instructure's Canvas LMS, and it does not collect or share user data.

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By: https://tasksforcanvas.info

Users: 700,000+

-100,000

Rating: 4.81

(188)

2 new ratings

Version: 1.3.10 (Last updated: 2024-04-02)

Creation date: 2021-02-20

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Size: 174.08K

Email: jt*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 783 ▼ 84

Other rankings

#57 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1

#3 in task keyword 40

#11 in complete keyword 12 ▲ 1

#18 in google tasks keyword 40 ▲ 1

#18 in section keyword 3 ▲ 1

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Other platforms

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4.50

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Tasks for Canvas™ (v1.3.11)

5.00

(12) 6,387+

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Extension summary

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RELOAD CANVAS AFTER INSTALLING

NEW: Sync your Gradescope assignments directly to Tasks for Canvas!

Ever had trouble finding your weekly assignments? Wish you had a nice progress bar to motivate you to complete everything? Then this extension is for you! The Tasks browser extension for Canvas™ updates the Canvas dashboard sidebar with a convenient todo list to show all of your weekly assignments and track your progress throughout the week.

The sidebar includes:

A colorful chart with various rings color coded by course. As you complete your assignments throughout the week, the rings will show your progress!
A better to-do list of all active assignments that are counted in the rings. Each task item has the name, course, type, due date, point value, and link for the assignment.
A list of recent class announcements
The option to create custom task items
The option to filter assignments by course
The option to view rings and assignments from past and future weeks
The option to view completed or incomplete assignments -The option to manually mark assignments as complete

User reviews

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Pros

Helps users stay organized and keep track of assignments
Increases productivity and motivation to complete tasks
User-friendly design that integrates well with Canvas
Excitement and positive feelings associated with using the extension

Cons

Limited to Canvas; users desire a version for other platforms like Blackboard
Some users want additional features, such as semester-wide assignment tracking

Most mentioned

Game changer for managing assignments
Keeps users on top of their work
Very helpful and enhances organizational skills

User reviews

Ik ben super blij met deze extensie. De originele Canvas takenlijst leest vervelend en niet alle opdrachten zijn af te vinken. Met de Better Canvas extensie kun je wél taken afvinken en de voortgang zien. Zeker aan te raden!