How to add participants to Canvas organizations
You may add participants to your organization manually , send participants a secret URL join code , or contact ODL to set up batch enrollments for very large groups. Option 1: Add participants manually * Click People on the navigation menu. * Click the + People button to add people. * Add users by email …
Allow Students to Finish Incomplete
When a semester concludes in Canvas, students are unable to go back in and submit future work. You can bypass this restriction for students who received an incomplete by completing the Manual Student Enrollment Form ( odl.fsu.edu/canvasenroll when prompted to login, make sure to use your [email protected] email address)…
How do I export/import quizzes in Canvas?
You can export and import quizzes in Canvas from the Settings menu on the left-hand side of your course site. Further resources * How do I import quizzes from QTI packages? * How do I export quiz content from a course? * How do I copy a quiz to another course? * How do I send a quiz to another instructor?
Can I divide my students into groups for assignments, discussions, etc.?
Making and using student groups within Canvas Yes, you can divide your students into groups in your Canvas site. You must first create your group set and then create the individual student groups. You have the following options for creating a group set in Canvas: * Allow self sign-up * Require that group members …
Canvas Assignments FAQs
FAQs * How do I use/navigate Assignments in Canvas? * How do I create assignment weights? * What types of Assignments are available in Canvas? * What file types are supported in Canvas Assignments? * How do I create an assignment in Canvas? * How do I assign students different due dates for the same assignment…
Canvas Assessments FAQs
FAQs * What are the best practices for Canvas Assessments (Quizzes)? * How do I make a test/quiz in Canvas? * What test/quiz settings are available in Canvas? * How to allow extra time for student(s) on a Canvas assessment * Can I make surveys in Canvas? * Can I make an assessment so that students only see one…
How can I exempt a student's grades?
Canvas calls exempted grades "excused." Excused assignments are not factored into the student's total grade, and the student will not be able to submit the excused assignments. You can excuse a grade by selecting the specific student's cell in the gradebook and typing "EX." Alternatively, you can follow the steps i…
Can I make students post to a discussion board before they can see other students' posts?
Yes, you can select this option in your Canvas discussions. However, please note that students may occasionally circumvent this requirement by deleting their posts. To prevent students from using this workaround, you can change your course settings to disable students' ability to delete their posts. Further Resour…
Can I remove a discussion board thread or forum?
Yes, you can remove a discussion, and you can remove a thread from a discussion. You can also allow your students to edit and delete their own posts. Further resources: * How do I delete a discussion in a course? * How do I edit or delete student discussion posts in a course? * How do I allow students to edit an…
Technology Recommendations for Learning Online at FSU
For the best online learning experience, please keep the technical recommendations in this article in mind. To skip down to the specific information you are looking for, use the following links: * General Technology Recommendations * Canvas Recommendations * Zoom Recommendations General Technology Recommenda…
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