Canvas Discussion Board FAQs
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 before they can see other students' posts? * How do I allow students to attach files…
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…
Getting Started: Student Edition
In this article: * How do I log in to Canvas? * When do I see my courses in Canvas? * How do I get quick help with Canvas? * How do I use Canvas? Core Canvas Introductory Videos Additional Canvas Introductory Videos Navigating Canvas FAQs Customizing Canvas FAQs Course Participation FAQs More Help …
Canvas Grades and Grading FAQs
In this article: * FAQs There is a wealth of information available about using Canvas's Gradebook and questions related to grading. Below is a list of frequently asked questions, with a mix of Instructure's documentation and articles developed by FSU's Office of Digital Learning. FAQs * What items are gradable …
How do I track student activity in my course?
In this article: * Course Statistics Viewing Totals and Storage * Course Analytics * Further Resources 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 Canvas Grades and Grading FAQs . Keep in mind: We do…
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