How to View and Download your Class Roster
In this article: * Class Roster Access Class Roster Access There is no simple way to view and download your class roaster in Canvas. However, you can view and download Class Rosters or print Class Rosters with or without students' photos from the Class Rosters button within the Quicklinks section o…
Microsoft Immersive Reader in Canvas
In this article: * Features Text Preferences Grammar Options Reading Preferences * Further Resources Microsoft Immersive Reader is an accessibility and reading experience tool integrated into Canvas. The tool can be used to help students read and understand course pages, assignment instructions, and the…
How do I keep track of attendance?
In this article: * Attendance Feature Overview * Further Resources Attendance Feature Overview Though Canvas has a built-in Attendance feature, we have found that it is not ideal in every situation. Depending on your class size and personal preferences, this tool may not be the best option for your course…
How do I navigate and use Files in Canvas?
In this article: * Managing Files in Canvas * Further Resources Managing Files in Canvas Learn how to use the Files area in Canvas from the resources below. Please note, you will not be able to upload files larger than 500 MB. For sharing videos we recommend that you use Kaltura to upload and host y…
What test/quiz settings are available in Canvas?
In this article: * Quiz and Survey Types * Further Resources Quiz and Survey Types In Canvas, instructors can customize assessments by selecting from four distinct formats: graded quizzes, practice quizzes, graded surveys, and ungraded surveys. Beyond choosing the assessment type, various configuration …
Is there an anonymous grading feature in Canvas?
In this article: * Using Anonymous Grading * Further Resources Using Anonymous Grading Instructors benefit significantly from anonymous grading as it serves as a powerful tool to mitigate unconscious bias, ensuring that student work is evaluated solely on its merit rather than a student's previous performance o…
How do I set certain items to be available after a particular date?
In this article: * Item Availability in Canvas * Further Resources Can I set certain items to be available after a particular date in Canvas? Yes. To make certain items (e.g., a module, a quiz, an assignment, etc.) available after a particular date, simply use the "lock module" setting or the assignment/quiz/di…
How do I create an assignment in Canvas?
In this article: * Overview * Further Resources Overview You can create assignments from the Assignments Index page (Assignments area of course site) and you have two options: * You can create an assignment template, or * You can create the entire assignment. An assignment template (shell) is just a placehol…
Can I customize my course site in Canvas?
In this article: * Course Structure and Customization * Further Resources Course Structure and Customization All courses will look relatively the same, making the course structure fairly uniform across all sites unless you opt to use a tool like DesignPLUS to add additional styling. You can also customize yo…
Canvas External Apps Request Form
In this article: * Requesting External Apps * Further Resources Requesting External Apps Click the button below to open the Canvas External Apps Request Form. Before proceeding, please review the list of external apps that are already installed and possibly hidden on your site. Visit this instructional gui…
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