What file types are supported in Canvas Assignments?
In this article: * Supported File Types for Canvas Assignments * Supported Image Preview Files * Further Resources Supported File Types in Canvas Assignments Canvas supports many different file types for assignments. SpeedGrader, the inline grading tool in Canvas, and Canvas DocViewer, the inline annotation and…
How do I communicate with my students in Canvas?
In this article: * Communication Options * Further Resources Communication Options Canvas gives you many options for communicating with your students - through Announcements, Inbox (internal Canvas messaging tool similar to email), and Chat (communication in real time). Note: We do not recommend using Chat be…
How do I export my Gradebook from my Canvas site?
In this article: * Exporting the Gradebook * Further Resources Exporting the Gradebook In order to export your Gradebook from Canvas, you will want to navigate to Grades from the Course Navigation Menu. The Export button can be located in the upper right hand corner of the Gradebook. The Gradebook can only…
Can I print a student's grades?
In this article: * Printing individual student grades * Further Resources Yes, you can print a student's grades. Canvas allows you to print individual student grades. If you would like to print all grades, it is recommended that you export the grades to a CSV file and print them in a spreadsheet applic…
Creating an Organization using a Canvas Course Site
In this article: * What are Organization "Org" Sites? * Cases where a Canvas course site is a good fit * Cases where you should consider another platform * Additional things to keep in mind * Getting Started: Step-by-Step Guide * Additional Tips What are Organization "Org" Sites? Canvas organization sites ser…
Can I create weighted columns in the Gradebook?
In this article: * How to Enable Assignment Groups Weight Weighting Individual Assignments * Further Resources How to Enable Assignment Groups Weight To enable Assignment Groups Weight in your course, you will first need to create assignment groups that will correspond to each group weight needed.…
How to request a Canvas dev site
In this article: * Requesting a Development Site * Login Requirements Requesting a Development Site Canvas development sites are limited to FSU's faculty, instructional staff, and support staff. To request a Canvas development site, please fill out our webform: . We will review all requests and rep…
How to change your name in Canvas
In this article: * Students * Staff * Changing your name in Canvas only Steps to Change Your Name in Canvas The best way to change your name in Canvas is to adjust your preferred name in other FSU systems so that your desired name will be reflected consistently across FSU systems. Once you see the c…
How to add participants to Canvas organizations
In this article: * Option 1: Add participants manually * Option 2: Invite participants ("students") with a URL join code * Option 3: Use Campus Solutions data to batch upload users Note: Individuals who are running organization ("org") sites in Canvas will be added as Teachers. Participan…
Allow Students to Finish Incomplete
In this article: * Option 1: Independent Course * Option 2: Using a Future or Current Active Course When a semester concludes in Canvas, students are unable to return and submit future work. You can bypass this restriction for students who received an incomplete by completing the Manual Student Enrollment Form (…
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