When teaching online courses where students are in different time zones, the time that we set assignments and quizzes to be due are automatically adjusted by Canvas to correlate with the student's time zone. For example, our Canvas courses are automatically set to Eastern Time. So, if we set a quiz to close at 11:59pm on Tuesday (Eastern Time), it shows up as being due at 8:59pm for a student who is in Pacific Time.

Consequently, here's what we need to be aware of when teaching an online class when students are in different time zones:

Refrain from telling students (or writing on assignments or quiz descriptions) what 'time' something is due, as this will cause confusion (and problems) when students are in different time zones. Direct students to consult their "Syllabus" page on Canvas to determine the time that assignments/quizzes are due as the times will vary depending upon the time zone the student is in.
Students need to be instructed to double-check that their time-zone on Canvas (under "Settings") is indeed reflective of the time zone they are in. Instructions to give to students:

- Open Canvas
- Click on "Account"
- Click on "Settings"
- On the “Settings” page, look at the time zone. If the time zone reflects the time zone you are in, then you don’t have to do anything. If the time zone does NOT reflect the time zone you are in, click on “Edit Settings” (on the right-hand side of the page). Then use the drop-down menu to choose your correct time zone and then click on “Update Settings.