Instructors: How to Submit an Assignment Directly to Turnitin
Please keep in mind: With the New Turnitin Direct, submitting an assignment directly to Turnitin will not have the assignment sync to the Canvas Gradebook. Instead, it will need to be submitted through canvas. * Navigate to Turnitin.com and log in. If this is the first time you are accessing Turnitin.com you …
First Day Attendance in Canvas
How you take attendance on the first day of class for Canvas courses will vary depending on factors such as how many students you have and if the course meets online or in person. If you use Canvas to take attendance, you will still need to enter the data into Campus Solutions to complete first day attendance requi…
Is there a way to quickly delete all the content in my site?
Yes. The bulk delete option in Canvas is called " reset course content. " You can do this by navigating to your Course Settings and selecting the option on the right-hand navigation menu. Please note that once you have reset your course content, all of that content has been permanently removed and cannot be recovered…
Using Canvas to take attendance in class
There are a few different options for using Canvas to take and keep track of attendance. Which option is best for you as an instructor will depend on your class size and preference . * Have fewer than 50 students in your course? See our recommendations for small courses * Have more than 50 students in your cours…
Students: How to download a Turnitin digital receipt
Please note: These directions are for Turnitin LTI assignments only . If your instructor used the new Turnitin Direct assignment option, then no digital receipt will be generated. In this case you will need to follow the same directions for checking to see if a regular Canvas assignment was submitted successfully …
How do I clear a student's attempt for a test?
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 (see Delete Quiz Attempts for more information). Canvas emphasizes a focus on retaining records and maintaining historical data just in case those records are required for…
Students: Make sure you are seeing the right grades in Canvas!
You're probably familiar with checking your grades for a current course in Canvas , but did you know that you might not be seeing an accurate calculation of your final grade when you check your grades at the end of the semester? In order to get an accurate view of your final grade towards the end of the semester, m…
Saving a Course Syllabus as a PDF file in Canvas
Canvas has introduced an intuitive and creative way of providing course syllabi to students, however, there are no obvious ways to allow students to save these syllabi to their personal computers. Did you know that you can save any webpage as a PDF file? This is the workaround that we recommend if you want to downloa…
Students: Tips for a Better Canvas Experience
The Office of Digital Learning's Technical Support group is dedicated to helping FSU students with their online learning needs. Contact us any time you have a question, a problem, or any feedback. We are here to help you have the smoothest experience possible! If you're having trouble with Canvas, you do not necessa…
How to lower your video's file size using Handbrake
If you are having difficulty uploading a video to Kaltura in Canvas, you may need to compress the video's file size. To do so, FSU ODL Technical Support recommends the use of Handbrake. To use Handbrake, please follow the directions below: * Download the appropriate version of Handbrake for your computer and op…
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