Instructors: Important Flipgrid Course Settings
There are a few different settings that it's important for instructors to be aware of. The items in this support article are the top concerns that we think instructors may face, and most of these settings are accessible from within Canvas. Use the navigation links below to skip down to the specific information you a…
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 .
What file types are compatible with Canvas?
Many file types are compatible with Canvas. For a specific listing of compatible file types, see below. Further Resources: * What types of files are supported in Canvas? * What document types does Canvas convert using the document previewer? * How do I preview a file as an instructor?
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.…
How to spot a phishing attempt
If someone ever asks you to verify your FSU username and password, please don't! Florida State University does not ask for your username and password via email, text message, or over the phone. If you have received such a message, you can assume that it is a phishing scam that is intended to acquire your FSU login…
How to apply an Outcome to a Quiz
For an Outcome to be aligned to a quiz, the quiz will first need a question bank setup. Each question bank can have multiple Outcomes aligned to it. It is possible to have multiple question banks within a single Canvas quiz. * Click into your course. * On the course navigation menu on the left, select Quizzes. *…
Web-conferencing Best Practices
We have recently transitioned away from using and supporting Bb Collaborate as FSU's web-conferencing tool. As of November 6, 2019, Bb Collaborate is no longer available for use university-wide. However, colleges and/or departments that currently license Bb Collaborate separately will still be able to use the tool. …
How do I navigate/use Canvas's Gradebook?
The Gradebook is equipped with a variety of tools to help instructors keep the Gradebook organized and keep track of student submissions. Canvas has a Gradebook History feature that allows you to see when an assignment was graded and by whom. The Gradebook also allows you to mute an individual assignment to hide …
How do I add a syllabus to my site?
There are two syllabus options available in Canvas. Click on the links below for more information about each method: * Use an easily customized HTML template to create your syllabus on the Syllabus page * Upload a document/PDF syllabus file to the Syllabus page 1. Use an easily customized HTML template to create…
How do I use the Module Overview Template?
The ODL Quality Course Shell contains a Module Overview Template that assists in automating the process of creating an overview page for each of your Canvas course's Modules. The Module Overview Template provides a space for you to go over the learning objectives and requirements for a given Module to more thoroughly…
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