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…
Getting Started: Instructor Edition
In this article: * Things to keep in mind * How do I log in? * How do I navigate Canvas? * When do I see my courses in Canvas? * How do I get quick help with Canvas? * Further Resources Instructor Video Tutorials Things to keep in mind * Development sites available! All instructors and graduate studen…
Canvas Discussion Board FAQs
In this article: * Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) * How do I navigate Canvas's discussion board? * How do I create discussion forums? * Can I remove a discussion board thread or forum? * Can I make group discussion boards? * Can I make students post to a discussion board b…
What is the file size upload limit in Canvas?
In this article: * File Size Limits in Canvas * Further Resources File Size Limits in Canvas The file size limit for uploading and hosting an item in Canvas Files is 500 MB. For sharing videos we recommend that you use Kaltura to upload and host your video, and then embed it or link to it in your Canvas s…
How do I clear a student's attempt for a test?
In this article: * Clearing a Student's Test Attempt * Further Resources Clearing a Student's Test Attempt Unfortunately, there is no way to clear a student's attempt for a test. Canvas was considering adding this feature but ultimately chose not to. Canvas emphasizes a focus on retaining records and main…
How can I randomize questions in my quiz?
In this article: * Classic Quizzes * New Quizzes * Further Resources You can easily randomize the questions that your students are given on an exam. This is often accomplished by linking a Question Bank or an Item Bank. Question or Item Banks have a pool of questions which will randomly supply a quiz with a numbe…
How do I assign students different due dates for the same assignment?
In this article: * Assigning Different Due Dates in Canvas * Step-by-Step Instructions * Further Resources Assigning Different Due Dates in Canvas Canvas allows you to assign different due dates for an assignment to individual students or groups of students. This feature is helpful for facilitating make-ups, usi…
About FSU Canvas Technical Support (from FSU Office of Digital Learning)
In this article: * How to contact us * In-Person Appointments, Consultations, & Workshops * About FSU ODL Technical Support The Office of Digital Learning's Canvas Technical Support group is dedicated to helping FSU faculty, staff, and students with their online teaching and learning needs. More specifically, we …
I registered for my course, so why isn't it showing up?
In this article: * Has the semester started yet? * Did you add the course fewer than 24 hours ago? * Do you see the course listed in Courses > All Courses? * Is the course published? * Next Steps If you've registered for a course in myFSU Student Central but can't find it in Canvas, there are a few reasons that…
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