Instructors: How to import the FSU Emergency Module into your course site from Commons
The FSU Emergency Module is a tool to help with both proactive and reactive emergency course management that can be used in both distance-learning and face-to-face courses. If you've previously imported the Emergency Module into a course, you can also check for and import updates with our article called How to up…
Canvas Files FAQs
FAQs * How does file storage work in Canvas? * How do I navigate/use Files in Canvas? * Can I bulk upload files to my Canvas site? How? * How do I hide my Canvas "course files" area from students? * What file types are compatible with Canvas? * What is the file size upload limit?
Can I edit or customize the course menu in my Canvas site?
There is some customization available for the course menu in Canvas, but you can only disable or move the pre-set menu items. You will not be able to rename menu items - only hide or show them. Further resources * How do I reorder and hide Course Navigation links?
Canvas Content Management FAQs
Questions: * Help! What can I do with my Canvas site? * How do I organize my course content? * Can I edit or customize the course menu in my Canvas site? * Can I customize my course site in Canvas? * How do I add a syllabus to my site? * I want to make certain items available after a particular date. Can I do …
How do I add YouTube videos in Canvas?
You can add YouTube videos to your course site in a variety of places. To add a YouTube video in Modules , you will need to add YouTube videos as an External Tool or as an External URL . Adding the video as an External Tool will have the video open within Canvas, while the External URL will link users directl…
How do I hide the calculated total column from students?
* Go to your course Settings * Expand the More Options link at the bottom * Check the box next to "Hide totals in student grades summary" * Click Update Course Details
Known Issue: Error occurs when submitting a Turnitin Assignment in Safari
Turnitin has reported issues arising when students on Apple computers use the Safari browser to access and submit Turnitin assignments in Canvas. The specific error message reads: " Loading Error: We couldn't carry out that action because you have been logged out. Please log in again from the Turnitin home page. " …
How to edit and publish Kaltura media you do not own (through Collaborator access)
Other instructors can add you as a Collaborator on one of their Kaltura media uploads . Once this is done, you are able to publish this media file within your course's Media Gallery or embed it in a Canvas page as if it were your own. By default, videos for which you have Collaborator status will show up in your My …
Post-Emergency Course Recovery
The emergency has passed ... but now what? The resources in this article will assist you with the next steps as you begin to assess your instructional needs. To skip down to the information you are looking for, use the following links: * Resources for Making Up Class Time * Rescheduling Exams * Converting Your…
How to export Outcomes data
For information on designing course learning outcomes, please see FSU’s Outcomes and Institutional Effectiveness guidelines. It is possible to export Outcomes data from both an individual course site and from the Sub-Account that houses the Outcomes. Please note: Only Sub-Account administrators will be able to ex…
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