I want to make certain items available after a particular date. Can I do this in Canvas?
Yes. To make certain items (eg., a module, a quiz, an assignment, etc.) available after a particular date, simply use the "lock module" setting or the assignment/quiz/discussion availability date setting. Further resources * How do I lock a module? * What is the difference between assignment due dates and avai…
Instructors: How to retrieve your Canvas preferred email for a Turnitin account
Your Canvas account utilizes a preferred email to send notifications to and associate with the rest of Florida State's IT resources. In particular, you will need to know your preferred Canvas email if you want to login to Turnitin.com directly. You do not need to login to Turnitin directly in order to use Turnit…
Instructors: How to email your students via the Faculty Center in myFSU
* Login on to my.fsu.edu with your FSUID and password. Your portal page will appear after login. * From the left-hand side of your portal page, choose Teaching > Faculty Center . * Your "My Schedule" page appears. * Under "My Teaching Schedule," click the Class Roster icon for the section containing studen…
Accessibility Tips: Converting Microsoft Word Files to PDF
In this article: * Tips for Converting a Microsoft Word File to PDF * New to Ally? Need some simple fixes to improve accessibility? The Office of Digital Learning has a collection of tips for making course content more accessible. See the full collection of accessibility guides . In this tip, we show you…
How do I clear my browser's cache?
In this article: * Troubleshooting Browser Issues * Further Resources Troubleshooting Browser Issues If you notice problems with how your web page displays when using Canvas, or if you are having trouble uploading a file, you should clear the cache and cookies of your web browser. These stored temporary interne…
Students: Why is my weighted group total out of 200% instead of 100%?
In this article: * Understanding Extra Credit Weighting Understanding Extra Credit Weighting While reviewing your grades, if your weighted group total reads 200% rather than 100%, it means your instructor has added an extra credit grade column to your course. In a weighted grade course structure, that extra 100…
Can I create peer review assignments so that my students can give each other feedback on their work?
In this article: * Creating peer review assignments * Further Resources Creating peer review assignments Can I create peer review assignments so that my students can give each other feedback on their work? There are two different options for creating peer review assignments: Turnitin 's PeerMark peer review …
SpeedGrader: An Inline Grading Feature in Canvas
In this article: * SpeedGrader Overview * Further Resources SpeedGrader Overview SpeedGrader is an inline grading feature in Canvas. SpeedGrader empowers you to view and grade student assignment submissions in one place. In SpeedGrader, you have the flexibility to use a simple point scale or a complex rubric,…
Can I create a sign-up for students to schedule appointments with me?
In this article: * Scheduling Student Appointments * Further Resources Scheduling Student Appointments Can I create a sign-up for students to schedule appointments with me? Yes, you will need to use the Scheduler calendar tool in Canvas to create a sign-up list/schedule appointment time slots. Instructors …
Can I import my course calendar into an external calendar tool, such as iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar?
In this article: * Exporting Calendar Capabilities * Further Resources Exporting Calendar Capabilities Can I import my course calendar into an external calendar tool, such as iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar? Yes! You can subscribe to your course calendar using any external calendar tool that accepts the iCa…
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