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Construct Education's EzExtend assignment extention request tool
EZ Extend for Canvas

Your time-saving tool for effortlessly managing Canvas assignment extension requests.

A Canvas LMS assignment extension tool

EzExtend drastically reduces time spent on Canvas LMS assignment extension requests by automating the process with an easy-to-use and intuitive plugin.

Are you tired of dealing with decentralized assessment extension requests?

EzExtend is a seamless tool designed to centralize and simplify extension submissions within your Canvas LMS. With over 50,000 extension requests handled by EzExtend so far, this simple-to-use plugin has been helping faculty claim back valuable teaching time. EzExtend processes an average extension in less than two minutes, saving over 10 minutes vs. traditional methods. What sets EzExtend apart is its user-friendly interface, which requires minimal training for students and staff on implementation.

Why EzExtend?

Save time

Massively reduce time spent on low-value admin tasks by adopting our Canvas LMS assignment extension tool. Achieve an 85% reduction in time spent per student request, freeing up more time for high-value teaching activities.

Unearth actionable insights

Improve student experience and results in ways simply not possible before. Quantify volumes, request & approval behaviours, impacts on submission and pass rates, and identify scheduling issues.

Everyone plays by the same rules

Establish consistent standards for extension requests, ensuring equal opportunities for all students by setting clear guidelines for reasons, timeframes, and required documentation.

Student Impact

EzExtend has handled over 50,000 extension requests, with analysis showing that students who use the tool have higher submission rates and are linked to improved pass rates.

 

Curious about what the EzExtend interface looks like? Watch the product video below.

How it works

Installing and configuring EzExtend into your Canvas LMS is simple.

Set the assignment extension rules for your institution or faculty, choose the courses where you want EzExtend to apply, and you’re ready to go.

Students can easily submit and track their requests with online forms, extension options, and straightforward evidence uploads, all within the EzExtend.

Streamline the workflow by handling all extension requests in one dashboard, automatically updating due dates and extension records, and reducing administrative tasks, emails, and messages for staff.

Who it benefits

Canvas Assigment Extension for staff

Teaching Staff:

  • Save time: Reduce extension request reviews, approvals, and administration tasks.
  • Reduce mental load: Set a single criteria and process for all students and streamline all Canvas assignment extension requests in one place.
  • Approve or decline requests easily: EzExtend automates notifications, date changes, notes, and evidence storage
Management

Management:

  • Data capture: Gain key insights into the reasons for extension requests and the impact of extensions to improve the student experience. Easily identify assignment deadline conflicts and assignments students are having difficulty completing.
  • Manage consistency: Monitor and compare extension approval rates among teaching staff to detect significant outliers.
Students

Students: 

  • Easy request process: Submit extension requests, track outcomes, and stay informed about new deadlines with a simple and user-friendly interface.
  • Consistency and reliability: A consistent and reliable experience when requesting extensions at the point of need.

What users love about EzExtend

FAQ

For Administrators and Management

EzExtend is a built-in tool for managing assignment extension requests within your Learning Management System (LMS). It simplifies the process for students while reducing administrative workload for faculty and staff.

EzExtend processes an average extension request in less than two minutes, saving over 10 minutes compared to traditional methods. It automates repetitive tasks like updating due dates, notifying students, and tracking requests, significantly reducing admin time. For short-term extensions, you can fully automate the process while setting caps per student, eliminating manual work for these requests altogether!

Students can submit extension requests directly from the assignments page in the LMS. The user-friendly design makes it easy to request extensions and stay updated on approval status. Plus, the streamlined process helps boost pass rates and lower non-submission rates.

EzExtend automates key tasks in the extension process—sending notifications, updating due dates, and adding system notes—so faculty don’t have to handle these manually. This allows educators to focus more on teaching and less on admin work.

Costs depend on the number of student users and the length of your contract. Contact us for a custom quote.

After handling over 200,000 requests, our data shows no evidence of misuse. Students are strategic about which assignments they request extensions for, focusing on what matters most to them. Higher usage often correlates with “at-risk” students, who already face academic challenges. Instead of misuse, we’ve found that offering an easy-to-use tool empowers students to make better decisions about when they truly need an extension. EzExtend also offers controls like setting limits on automatic approvals and requiring human approval for long-term extensions, ensuring fair use.

Absolutely. EzExtend works seamlessly with various LMS platforms, including Canvas, without requiring students or staff to leave the system.

Yes, administrators can customize extension rules, permission levels, and messaging. You can set specific requirements, like reasons for the extension or supporting documentation.

Do you have more questions? View all our frequently asked questions in detail.

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