Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What can I do with my Canvas site?
2. How do I organize my course content?
3. Can I edit or customize the course menu in my Canvas course site?
4. Can I customize my course site in Canvas?
5. How do I add a syllabus to my site? (Simple Syllabus Overview)
6. I want to make certain items available after a particular date. Can I do this in Canvas?
7. I like to use adaptive release settings. Can I do this in Canvas?
8. How do I upload video files to Kaltura?
9. How do I add YouTube videos in Canvas?
10. I'm teaching remotely - how do I hold office hours with my distance students?
11. What file types are compatible with Canvas?
12. Can I use rubrics in Canvas?
13. How do I copy content from an old Canvas course site or a Canvas development site into my new Canvas site for this semester?
14. Can I easily reuse directions across several graded items within a single course in Canvas?
15. How do I publish my Canvas site and the content in it?
16. How do I get a Canvas dev site?
17. What is Canvas Commons and how do I use it?
18. What is the Rich Content Editor (RCE) in Canvas?