How to record and upload audio/video without Kaltura
The Office of Digital Learning makes Kaltura available to all students and faculty for use with their coursework and design needs. However, you can also use Canvas's Rich Content Editor to record and upload audio or video practically anywhere in Canvas. Non-Kaltura Methods of Uploading Media in Canvas Follow the …
[NEW TURNITIN DIRECT] Students: How to submit Turnitin Direct assignments
To submit an assignment to Turnitin Direct: * Click into the assignment in Canvas. * Click the Submit Assignment icon in the upper right of the page. * Use the file upload option attach your file. Click the Browse/Choose File button. * Make sure you check the box to agree to the tool's End-User License Agr…
I want to streamline my personal calendar - can I import my course calendar into an external calendar tool, such as iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar?
Yes! You can subscribe to your course calendar using any external calendar tool that accepts the iCal format. This includes iCal, Outlook, and Google Calendar. Further resources: * Where can I find the Calendar iCal feed? * How do I subscribe to the Calendar feed using Outlook? * How do I subscribe to the Calen…
Best Practices for Student Video Production
To simplify video editing, the Office of Digital Learning has developed a tutorial series to help you produce quality videos for your class assignments. Using the iMovie software, you’ll learn best practices for the following: * Recording in the best light * Composing your shot * Ensuring loud and clear audio …
How to change your name in Canvas
The best way to change your name in Canvas is to adjust your preferred name in other FSU systems so that your desired name will be reflected consistently across FSU systems. Once you see the change reflected on your FSU MyProfile page , approximately 24-48 hours later your updated name should then display consistent…
How to publish audio/video to your course's Media Gallery
Once your media files have been uploaded to Kaltura and are in your My Media page , you can publish them to your course's Media Gallery. This is also known as the Course Media page. In addition to the directions below, you can also view Kaltura's How to use Course Media Gallery video tutorial for an overview of…
Students: How to join a Zoom meeting
You can use a laptop/desktop computer or a mobile device to join a Zoom meeting, however, please keep in mind that you may experience better quality on a laptop/desktop computer. If you do wish to use a mobile device to join a Zoom meeting, we recommend that you download and install the mobile app before trying to j…
FSU's Policy on Self-advertising through Canvas
FSU policy strictly prohibits solicitation for financial gain both in-person and online using a University account. FSU policy also strictly prohibits using IT resources for the propagation of spam. Therefore, FSU-owned resources like Canvas and Webmail should not be used to solicit others for the personal sale of cl…
How to add another email address to your Canvas account
Adding another email address to your Canvas account is crucial if you forward your FSU emails to another address, such as an @bio.fsu.edu address or a personal account like an @gmail.com address. These email addresses MUST be added to your Canvas account in order for you to successfully reply to a Canvas email notifi…
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