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…
Is there an inline assignment grading feature?
SpeedGrader is an inline grading feature in Canvas. SpeedGrader empowers you to view and grade student assignment submissions in one place. In SpeedGrader , you have the flexibility to use a simple point scale or a complex rubric, and you can use the Crocodoc markup feature to annotate comments directly on studen…
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…
How to gather information for curriculum requests
Note: Before you begin your curriculum request on the Curriculum Request Application , be sure you have gathered all the information you will need to complete the request: * Justification for curriculum addition or change * Full Course Title * Transcript Title (30 characters or less) * Minimum/Maximum Semester…
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 …
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?
How do I navigate/use Canvas's Gradebook?
Canvas automatically creates a Gradebook column for each item in your course's Assignments list. Canvas has a grade history feature, allows you to mute an assignment to hide grades from students until you are done grading, allows you to download assignment submissions to grade or view offline , and more. Canvas…
Canvas Collaborations Overview
Canvas Collaborations allows students to work together on a single Google item (document, spreadsheet, or presentation) that is easily accessed from within your course site. Collaboration items can be shared and edited in real-time by multiple users and saved to multiple devices. All that is required is for you and y…
How do I add YouTube videos in Canvas?
You can add YouTube videos to your course site in a varitey of places. In Modules, you will need to add YouTube videos as an external tool. In Pages, and really anywhere you see the Rich Content Editor, you can add YouTube videos directly from the Rich Content Editor. Further resources: * How do I link to an exter…
Sub-account Admins: Admin and Course Permissions
This article is intended for Sub-account Administrators at Florida State University. If you would like to become a Sub-account Administrator, please obtain written approval from your Dean or Department Chair and contact ODL Technical Support at [email protected]. Administrative Permissions As a Sub-account Administrat…
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