What is the difference between text submissions and file upload submissions?
In this article: * What is the difference between text submissions and file upload submissions? Text Submissions File Upload Submissions * Restricting File Types for Upload Notes * Further Resources What is the difference between text submissions and file upload submissions? Canvas offers a variety…
What is the Rich Content Editor (RCE) in Canvas?
In this article: * Overview of Canvas's Rich Content Editor (RCE) * Further Resources Overview of Canvas's Rich Content Editor (RCE) Canvas has a simple and streamlined approach to entering content anywhere the Rich Content Editor (RCE) is available. This includes Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Page…
Does Canvas have a grade history feature?
In this article: * Grading History in Canvas * Further Resources Grading History in Canvas Yes, Canvas's grading history feature allows you to see who graded each item and revert grades for students if needed. The Gradebook offers this feature for instructors to use. Further Resources * How do I view the histo…
Access to Canvas in China
In this article: * Particular Considerations * Can I Use Canvas in China? * Solution Florida State University faculty, staff, students, and alumni have an international presence. Regardless of their location, they require stable and timely access to FSU's Canvas learning management system (LMS). China , in pa…
Students: How to send messages in Canvas
In this article: * Messaging in Canvas * FSU Information Security Policy Messaging in Canvas Sending messages to instructors and other students within a course can be a very critical feature for students. Canvas has the option to send messages to your classmates without the need of email addresses. To get star…
Can I make surveys in Canvas?
In this article: * Creating a Survey * Further Resources Creating a Survey Yes. To create a survey, go to the Quizzes menu item and create a quiz. In the Quiz Type section, you can make the quiz a graded or ungraded survey. Further Resources * How do I create a survey in my course?
What question types are available in Canvas?
In this article: * Overview of Canvas Question Types * Further Resources Overview of Canvas Question Types Canvas offers many types of questions including traditional multiple choice, true/false, multiple answer, fill-in-the-blank, and file upload questions. Additionally, Canvas offers more complex question typ…
Is there a way to quickly delete all the content in my site?
In this article: * Resetting Course Content in Canvas * Further Resources Resetting Course Content in Canvas Warning: Once you have reset your course content, all of that content has been permanently removed and cannot be recovered. We do not recommend that you use this option unless absolutely necessary. If…
How do I cross-list a section in my course?
In this article: * A few important points to keep in mind FERPA Compliance * How to Cross-list * Further Resources Cross-listing is Canvas's way of combining multiple sections into one course site. This is great for instructors who want to teach all of their sections using one site. A few important poin…
Accessibility and Usability Overview
In this article: * Why do I need to pay attention to accessibility? * Guidelines Overall Course Site Design General Principles Navigation Links Use of Color Course Multimedia Audio Video Images * General Text Recommendations in Canvas * File Format Accessibility Resources * Commu…
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