Add A Midterm Survey to your Canvas Course
These steps will help you add a ready-made midterm survey to your course. Three versions of the survey instrument are available: * one containing Likert-type items only * one containing open-ended essay-type items only * one containing both sets of items You can easily import one or all of these surveys into your…
Using Canvas Integration: How to activate your FSU Zoom account
The Zoom web-conferencing tool is now integrated and available for use within all courses in FSU's Canvas. Simply follow the steps below to get started. How to activate your FSU Zoom account for use with Canvas integration * Login to your official FSU Zoom account at fsu.zoom.us using your FSU account credential…
Can I use rubrics in Canvas?
Yes, Canvas offers a fairly extensive set of rubric options, allowing you to attach rubrics to assignments, graded discussion items, and quizzes. Rubrics can be used for both grading and feedback. Further Resources * How do I manage rubrics in a course? * How do I add a rubric in a course? * How do I add a rub…
File Format Accessibility Resources
Choosing the most appropriate file format for Canvas course content will enable your students to access materials regardless of their digital platform or location, or if they have any type of disability. Below is a list of best practices for various file formats. Use these quick links to skip to a particular article…
How to disable syllabus in navigation and upload syllabus file to module
We highly recommend that you use the Syllabus page provided within your Canvas course to house your syllabus. It may seem convenient to bypass the Syllabus page altogether, but using it creates a much more intuitive experience for your students. If you are looking to upload a syllabus file to your course, we recommen…
How to add custom questions to your evaluations using Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (formerly EvaluationKIT)
To log into your Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) account, please access the following link: Course Evaluations & Surveys Note: Your FSUID and password will be required to login. You may need to toggle to your Administrator account by using the drop down menu at the top right of your screen as indicated…
Can I use random blocks of questions?
You can easily randomize the questions that your students are given on an exam. In Classic Quizzes use a question group or a question group linked to a question bank. For detailed steps please see: * How do I create a quiz with a question group to randomize quiz questions? * How do I create a quiz with a question…
Canvas Workshop and Appointment Registration
To register for a Consultation or Workshop with Canvas specialists here at the Office of Distance Learning, please visit our workshop and appointment registration page for more information about consultations, workshops, webinars, and departmental training opportunities. From here, you can either sign up for one…
Can I email students from within the Gradebook interface?
You can email students from the Gradebook interface in Canvas, but you cannot send messages on an individual basis and instead must choose from categories of students. You can send messages to your students based on the following assignment categories: Haven't submitted yet, Haven't been graded, Scored less than X nu…
Can I import my course calendar into an external calendar tool, such as iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar?
Yes! You can subscribe to your course calendar using any external calendar tool that accepts the iCal format. This includes iCal, Outlook, and Google Calendar. Further resources * How do I view the Calendar iCal feed to import and subscribe to an external calendar? * How do I subscribe to the Calendar feed using…
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