How to create an attendance quiz or survey that requires a password
In this article: * How to Create an Attendance Quiz * Getting Attendance Quiz Results * Further Resources How to Create an Attendance Quiz * Click into your course site and then navigate to Quizzes on the course navigation menu on the screen's left. * Click on the garnet + Quizzes button in the upper rig…
How to hide a Module and its content from every area of your Canvas course
In this article: * Hiding Course Modules * Further Resources Hiding Course Modules Have you had to remove one of your course modules due to lack of time? In order to hide both the module and all of its content from your students you will need to: * Unpublish the module itself, and * Unpublish every item wi…
How do I communicate with my students in Canvas?
In this article: * Communication Options * Further Resources Communication Options Canvas gives you many options for communicating with your students - through Announcements, Inbox (internal Canvas messaging tool similar to email), and Chat (communication in real time). Note: We do not recommend using Chat be…
Can I print a student's grades?
In this article: * Printing individual student grades * Further Resources Yes, you can print a student's grades. Canvas allows you to print individual student grades. If you would like to print all grades, it is recommended that you export the grades to a CSV file and print them in a spreadsheet applic…
Tips for Instructors for a Better Canvas Experience
In this article: * Getting Started and Support * Publishing and Visibility * Best Practices and Specialized Needs Getting Started and Support * Be sure to access the Canvas Video Guides for quick help on specifics. Check out ODL's comprehensive Canvas Support Center for additional support articles. …
What file types are supported in Canvas Assignments?
In this article: * Supported File Types for Canvas Assignments * Supported Image Preview Files * Further Resources Supported File Types in Canvas Assignments Canvas supports many different file types for assignments. SpeedGrader, the inline grading tool in Canvas, and Canvas DocViewer, the inline annotation and…
Creating an Organization using a Canvas Course Site
In this article: * What are Organization "Org" Sites? * Cases where a Canvas course site is a good fit * Cases where you should consider another platform * Additional things to keep in mind * Getting Started: Step-by-Step Guide * Additional Tips What are Organization "Org" Sites? Canvas organization sites ser…
Can I create weighted columns in the Gradebook?
In this article: * How to Enable Assignment Groups Weight Weighting Individual Assignments * Further Resources How to Enable Assignment Groups Weight To enable Assignment Groups Weight in your course, you will first need to create assignment groups that will correspond to each group weight needed.…
How do I export my Gradebook from my Canvas site?
In this article: * Exporting the Gradebook * Further Resources Exporting the Gradebook In order to export your Gradebook from Canvas, you will want to navigate to Grades from the Course Navigation Menu. The Export button can be located in the upper right hand corner of the Gradebook. The Gradebook can only…
FSU Emergency Module: What it is and how to use it
In this article: * Emergency Module content * How do I use the FSU Emergency Module items? When the semester starts Second week of classes During an emergency campus closure After an emergency campus closure * Further Resources The best way to deal with an emergency is to take proactive ac…
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