Differentiation Tags Streamline Assignment & Module Management

Canvas has released a powerful new tool for instructors: Differentiation Tags. This feature makes it easier to manage and assign content—like assignments, discussions, quizzes, and even entire modules—to specific students, groups, or sections within a course.

With Differentiation Tags, instructors can:

• Create custom tags to organize content by section, group, or instructional need
• Quickly apply tags when creating or editing assignments
• Assign entire modules to specific sections or students using the same tagging system
• Reduce the complexity of managing multiple due dates or accommodations

This is especially helpful for courses with merged sections, differentiated pacing, or tailored instructional paths.

New to Differentiation Tags? The FAQ answers common questions and clarifies how tagging interacts with course sections and student visibility.

Learn more:

• Create and manage Differentiation Tags
• Assign modules using Differentiation Tags
• Differentiation Tags FAQ

We encourage instructors to explore these tools to simplify course customization and improve the learning experience for all students.