How do I create discussion forums?
The discussion feature in Canvas doesn’t accommodate a true discussion forum with varied discussion assignment threads, but there is a way to make it feel more like the kinds of discussion forums you are used to. * Create your discussion topic assignments . * Create a page with the instructions, readings, etc.…
Cidi Labs Design Tools: Building a course homepage
Creating a Homepage Using Cidi Labs Design Tools, you can create a custom Homepage for your Canvas course(s). Creating a course Homepage will allow you to provide your students with the tools necessary to successfully complete your course, while at the same time adding some creativity and visual interest to your cou…
Kaltura Playlist Overview
Videos posted in your course's Media Gallery can be further organized into playlists based on criteria of your choice. This article will show you how to put those playlists together and how to edit them once they're in place. Specifically, this overview covers: * How to create a Kaltura playlist * How to edit pla…
How do I allow students to attach files to discussion board posts?
The default setting in each course site is to not allow students to attach files to their discussion posts. However, you can change this setting on the Discussions page in your Canvas course to enable students to attach files to their discussion posts .
[NEW TURNITIN DIRECT] Instructors: How to create a Turnitin assignment using Turnitin Direct
To create a Turnitin assignment using Turnitin Direct you will need to: * Click +Assignment * Under Submission Type you will want to select Online . * After selecting Online , more options will appear. Check the File Uploads checkbox. * A new category will appear beneath Submission Type labeled Plagiar…
I'm teaching remotely - how do I hold office hours with my distance students?
Though we have both BigBlueButton and Zoom web-conferencing tools available at FSU, we strongly recommend using Zoom for virtual office hours because it is well suited to both of the meeting types in this support article. Facilitating regular, scheduled office hours that all students can join This type of offic…
How to use Design Tools' built-in Accessibility Checking options
Cidi Labs Design Tools gives instructors the ability to easily check the accessibility of their content pages. Start by navigating to the page that you want to check * Select Pages on your course navigation menu. * Click on the name of the page you want to check. * Press the Edit button on the top right of…
DL Appointment: Online System Instructions
DL-Appointments Online Appointment System Instructions The Office of Distance Learning’s Online Distance Learning Appointment System was created to: * Streamline the budget review and processing of Auxiliary appointments * Provide more accurate records and reporting Each term, department DL Budget/Appointment …
I don't want my students to be able to see a quiz that I'm working on. How do I hide it from them?
If a quiz is published and it is currently within the availability window you have set, students can see the quiz. To keep your students from viewing the quiz you can change the availability time to a later date, or keep the quiz unpublished so that students cannot see it. Further resources * How do I publish or…
Accessibility Resources at FSU
The Office of Accessibility Services : The OAS provides accommodations for the unique needs of students both in and out of the classroom. Website: Phone: 850.644.9566 (Voice); 850.270.5370 (VRS) Email: FSU Libraries : Online access to library resources and services. Website: Virtual Chat: Phone: 850.644.2706
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