Canvas Workshop and Appointment Registration
To register for a Consultation or Workshop with Canvas specialists here at the Office of Distance Learning, please visit our workshop and appointment registration page for more information about consultations, workshops, webinars, and departmental training opportunities. From here, you can either sign up for one…
Best Practices for Student Video Production
To simplify video editing, the Office of Digital Learning has developed a tutorial series to help you produce quality videos for your class assignments. Using the iMovie software, you’ll learn best practices for the following: * Recording in the best light * Composing your shot * Ensuring loud and clear audio …
Canvas Sub-account Admins: Admin and Course Permissions
This article is intended for Sub-account Administrators at Florida State University. If you would like to become a Sub-account Administrator, please review the below information and submit a request using the instructions provided in the article Canvas Sub-account Admins: Requesting Access . Administrative Permissi…
Instructors: How to re-submit Turnitin Assignment directly to overwrite an existing student submission
The following information provided by Turnitin will help you resubmit a student's paper to Turnitin through Canvas. Before you proceed, please check that the file is an accepted file type and size. Note: To resubmit on behalf of a student, you must enable resubmissions in your assignment settings. This is include…
I want to grade assignments offline - how do I download all my students' submissions?
In order to download all student submissions for an assignment, you will want to navigate to that particular assignment page. On the right side of the screen there will be a column of related items where you are able to select Download Submissions . If you would like to download all submissions from multiple assignm…
Canvas Course Setup Checklist
We have created a course setup checklist for our FSU community that incorporates our best practice recommendations . This checklist is available in two different formats: As a Google Doc, or an accessible PDF. Please select your preferred format below. Canvas Course Setup Checklist Google Doc Accessible Canvas Cou…
I like to use adaptive release settings. Can I do this in Canvas?
Yes, you can use adaptive release settings in Canvas. In Modules, you would use requirements, prerequisites, and/or "lock" the module depending on the availability settings you would like related to the way in which students progress through your course. To use adaptive release settings for individual items, such …
Tips for Instructors for a Better Canvas Experience
* Be sure to access the Canvas Video Guides for quick help on specifics. Check out ODL’s Canvas Support Center for additional support articles. * Set up your notifications , and also be sure to encourage your students to do this. * Publish, publish, publish. You must publish pages , modules , assignments ,…
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…
FSU Emergency Module: What it is and how to use it
In this article: * Emergency Module content * How do I use the FSU Emergency Module items? When the semester starts Second week of classes During an emergency campus closure After an emergency campus closure * Further Resources The best way to deal with an emergency is to take proactive ac…
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