How do I clear a student's attempt for a test?
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 (see Delete Quiz Attempts for more information). Canvas emphasizes a focus on retaining records and maintaining historical data just in case those records are required for…
How can I randomize questions in my quiz?
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 number of questions you specify. The specified number must be less than or equ…
How do I view / download documents in Canvas
Canvas's inline DocViewer allows you to auto preview all files in a course without downloading them to your device. You can also use auto preview when grading assignment submissions. The inline file preview works for most commonly used file formats with the exception of: * images (.jpg, .png., .tiff, .bmp, .gif …
How do I assign students different due dates for the same assignment?
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, using different due dates for different course sections in cross-listed courses, assigning work differently to undergraduate and graduate sections, and oth…
About FSU Canvas Technical Support (from FSU Office of Digital Learning)
The Office of Digital Learning's Technical Support group is dedicated to helping FSU faculty, staff, and students with their online teaching and learning needs. More specifically, we can assist you with FSU's learning management system, Canvas ( canvas.fsu.edu ), as well as its surrounding technologies. Contact us a…
I registered for my course, so why isn't it showing up?
If you can't find the course you registered for in myFSU Student Central ( my.fsu.edu ), there are a few steps you can take to locate the course. After going through these steps and you still are not able to locate your course you may contact ODL technical support : * Has the semester started yet? Students are no…
Getting Started: Student Edition
The following resources will assist you in preparing to use Canvas for the first time. What to keep in mind: * You DO NOT need to create or register for a Canvas account. We create all student accounts automatically after new student FSUIDs are activated, so there is no need for you to register for an account or …
Canvas Grades and Grading FAQs
FAQs * What items are gradable in Canvas? * What are the best practice recommendations for using Canvas's New Gradebook? * How do I use the New Gradebook? * How to adjust dues dates and availability dates in Canvas * Does Canvas have an inline assignment grading feature? (SpeedGrader) * Can I use rubrics in Ca…
How to lower your video's file size using Handbrake
If you are having difficulty uploading a video to Kaltura in Canvas, you may need to compress the video's file size. To do so, FSU ODL Technical Support recommends the use of Handbrake. To use Handbrake, please follow the directions below: * Download the appropriate version of Handbrake for your computer and op…
How do I track student activity in my course?
In Canvas you have options to track student activity via Course Analytics and Course Statistics. For more information on the Grades area in Canvas, see our other resources . Keep in mind: We do not recommend using Canvas analytics as a basis for determining attendance or participation grades in any way . Instead, …
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