How to ensure the accuracy of final grades within Canvas
In this article: * Enable a Grading Scheme * Dropping Lowest Scores * Hidden Assignments and Posted Grades * Handling Unsubmitted Assignments * Excused or Optional Assignments * Extra Credit * Working in Excel * Submit Final Grades via the Grade Upload Tool Allowing Students to Finish Incomplete Course…
Accessibility and Usability Overview
In this article: * Why do I need to pay attention to accessibility? * Guidelines Overall Course Site Design General Principles Navigation Links Use of Color Course Multimedia Audio Video Images * General Text Recommendations in Canvas * File Format Accessibility Resources * Commu…
Getting Started: Instructor Edition
In this article: * Things to keep in mind * How do I log in? * How do I navigate Canvas? * When do I see my courses in Canvas? * How do I get quick help with Canvas? * Further Resources Instructor Video Tutorials Things to keep in mind * Development sites available! All instructors and graduate studen…
Canvas Gradebook Best Practices
In this article: * Start of Semester: Gradebook Setup * During the Semester: Using the Gradebook * End of Semester: Grading Wrap-up Allowing Students to Finish Incomplete Courses To save time and frustration at the end of the semester, we recommend following the steps below to ensure that your gradebook is…
Canvas Discussion Board FAQs
In this article: * Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (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 b…
Managing Extra Credit in Canvas
In this article: * Option 1: For courses not using weighted assignment groups * Option 2: For courses using weighted assignment groups Attention, instructors! We are currently reassessing this article as Canvas has implemented a few changes to group assignment weights and extra credit. If you've noticed these cha…
Canvas Quizzes Best Practices
In this article: * Creating an assessment Quiz settings Question Options * Administering an assessment * After the assessment has been taken Avoid editing the assessment Fudge points and grading individual questions Item analysis When it comes to graded quizzes offered via your Canvas course site, w…
Canvas Conferences (BigBlueButton) Basics
In this article: * BigBlueButton Features * Recording Conferences * Using the screen sharing feature * Uploading files and presentations * Using the Presentation feature * Using the Polling feature BigBlueButton Features * Teaching Assistants will appear in the user panel as moderators. Learn more about t…
How to share Kaltura videos and audio recordings
In this article: * Method #1: Embed them via the content editor (Recommended) * Method #2: Publish them to the course Media Gallery * Method #3: Embed a Kaltura playlist (instructors only) * Method #4: Share a download link with students * Method #5: Embed using HTML code (technical users only) Note: If you wa…
Students: Tips for a Better Canvas Experience
In this article: * Logging in to FSU's Canvas * Setting the Correct Time Zone * Changing Your Name in Canvas * Viewing Courses in Canvas * Troubleshooting 'Access Denied' Errors * Contacting ODL Tech Support * Adjusting Notification Settings in Canvas * Finding Instructor Feedback in Grades * Confirming Ass…
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