How does file storage work in Canvas?
There are three types of Files you can access in Canvas: User Files , Course Files , and Group Files . User Files function like a flash drive and are a handy spot to keep your own personal files. This feature is available to instructors, TAs, and students. Course Files are the files that are added to your cou…
How to disable syllabus in navigation and upload syllabus file to module
We highly recommend that you use the Syllabus page provided within your Canvas course to house your syllabus. It may seem convenient to bypass the Syllabus page altogether, but using it creates a much more intuitive experience for your students. If you are looking to upload a syllabus file to your course, we recommen…
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…
Can I use rubrics in Canvas?
Yes. Canvas has fairly extensive rubric options, allowing you to attach a rubric to an assignment, graded discussion items, and quizzes. Rubrics can be used both for grading purposes or for feedback only. You can also create rubrics in Microsoft Excel and then import those rubrics into Canvas. Further resources: …
Can I create a sign-up list?
Yes, you will need to use the Scheduler Calendar tool to create a sign-up list/schedule appointment time slots in Canvas. Scheduler can be used to create office hours, schedule TA sessions, assign presentation times, and other appointments. You can choose to create time slots that only allow one student to sign up fo…
Can I use random blocks of questions?
You can easily randomize the questions that your students are given on an exam. In Classic Quizzes use a question group or a question group linked to a question bank. For detailed steps please see: * How do I create a quiz with a question group to randomize quiz questions? * How do I create a quiz with a question…
How do I hide my Canvas "course files" area from students?
Canvas's default setting is to automatically allow your students to have access to ALL the items that you put into your Course Files. Our FSU course templates automatically hide the Course Files link on the course navigation menu from your students as we do not recommend allowing students access to the Course Files a…
Can I email students from within the Gradebook interface?
You can email students from the Gradebook interface in Canvas, but you cannot send messages on an individual basis and instead must choose from categories of students. You can send messages to your students based on the following assignment categories: Haven't submitted yet, Haven't been graded, Scored less than X nu…
How do I message my students in a course before the semester starts?
There are two ways you can communicate with students in your course before the semester start date: * Use the Faculty Center email roster tool in myFSU. * Publish your course and move up the course start date in Canvas. How to publish your Canvas course * In the Home page, select to Publish the course. …
How to request a Canvas organization site
Please read through our Canvas organizations information. A link to the Organization Request Form can be found on this page.
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